COMME des GARCONS x Speedo Collection

For COMME des GARCONS founder Rei Kawakubo, a relationship with the quintessential swimwear makers Speedo represented a perfect marriage of swimwear tech meets CdG’s world renowned design aesthetic. The collection includes both offerings for men and women including accessories, with the full collection available for viewing at Speedo. The collection is currently available at select COMME des GARCONS stockists.

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For COMME des GARCONS founder Rei Kawakubo, a relationship with the quintessential swimwear makers Speedo represented a perfect marriage of swimwear tech meets CdG’s world renowned design aesthetic. The collection includes both offerings for men and women including accessories, with the full collection available for viewing at Speedo. The collection is currently available at select COMME des GARCONS stockists.

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