Comme des Garçons Homme Plus unveiled its Autumn-Winter 2026-2027 collection in Paris under the profound theme “BLACK HOLE”. Through the brief but evocative directive, “Let’s get out of the black hole,” Rei Kawakubo presents a collection that oscillates between the gravity of despair and the structural hope of an escape. The runway atmosphere was further heightened by a soundtrack featuring Michel Polnareff’s “Goodbye Marylou” and “Love me, Please love me,” mixed to underscore the collection’s emotional weight.
 
The silhouettes reflect a struggle for light, characterized by avant-garde tailoring and dramatic textile manipulation. Intricate, sculptural ruffles bloom across the chests of dark blazers and coats, creating a sense of organic growth against austere backdrops. Monochromatic layering is central, featuring elongated white tunics paired with heavy black outerwear, and metallic, iridescent fabrics that suggest a shimmering exit from the void. These garments are complemented by radical headgear—artistic masks created by Shin Murayama—that resemble industrial or knightly visors, reinforcing the theme of a perilous journey through a psychological “black hole”.
 
Footwear and collaborative projects ground the high-concept aesthetic in contemporary culture. The show highlighted a major collaboration with the Air Jordan 11, alongside specialized footwear developed with Kids Love Gaité. Several looks featured shoes scrawled with handwritten white text, such as “Live Free” and “My Energy,” serving as literal manifestos for the collection’s liberating philosophy. With hair and makeup by Takeo Arai, the presentation stood as a stark, poetic reminder of the strength required to transcend darkness.