Rei Kawakubo's Comme des Garçons held its Fall/Winter 2018-19 collection show at the Pavillon Cambon in Paris. Kawakubo resonated with the "camp" aesthetic discussed in the 1964 book "Notes on Camp" by author Susan Sontag. While punk, once a symbol of anti-establishment and rebellious spirit, has now become established as a style and no longer produces anything new, Kawakubo felt that the concept of "camp," which signifies something extraordinary and irresponsible, could offer a new foundation. The resulting looks, inspired by traveling circus troupes and performers, employed layering techniques to create the extraordinary volume characteristic of Comme des Garçons.

A dress with sewn-in cocoons is coordinated with a jacket made of multiple layers of fabric, including lace, while a dress combining gold paper and knit is paired with a jacket made of multiple layers of glitter. The layering technique is used extensively, with all cross sections having a raw edge.

Polka dots, floral prints, American cartoons, lace, paper, sequin embroidery and other materials and motifs all blend together, evoking the universe and chaos more than ever before. However, the use of multiple colors gives the collection of 16 pieces an optimistic atmosphere, and a strong inner energy is felt as if trying to create something new.