“Not suits, but suits.” With this cryptic phrase, Comme des Garçons Homme Plus redefines what tailoring can mean in the Spring/Summer 2026 season. Rei Kawakubo imagines a world in need of spiritual leadership—not from political figures, but from a force more ancient and intuitive. “I had the feeling that we would really need to get someone powerful like a shaman to come back to lead us to peace, love and fraternity,” she remarked.

The collection moves like a ceremonial procession. At first glance, the garments resemble traditional suits—but only loosely. Comme des Garçons deconstructs and reconstructs classic tailoring with radical intent: jackets are cropped or oversized, trousers flare dramatically, and layered elements evoke robes, uniforms, or sacred vestments. It is not businesswear, but a ritual uniform for an age of unrest and rebirth.

Embellishments—feathers, embroidered motifs, harnesses, and elongated sashes—appear as symbols of initiation or resistance. The palette ranges from monochrome austerity to rich earth tones and vivid crimson, building visual rhythm and spiritual tension. Accessories like sculptural headpieces and thick-soled sandals complete the look, grounding it in both tradition and rebellion.

In SS26, Comme des Garçons Homme Plus turns the suit into something beyond function or fashion. It becomes a vessel for new meaning—a call to transformation, unity, and imagined futures.