Where to buy Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto and Issey Miyake in Australia

 

Since the 1960s, Japan has been at the forefront of fashion, constantly pushing the envelope with experimental and eccentric designs, while creating classic and timeless pieces that stand the test of time and trends that come and go throughout years. 

 

Among the countless Japanese designers that have emerged into the fashion world, some notable labels include Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Junya Watanabe, Hiroshi Fujiwara, A Bathing Ape, Kapital & many more, along with newly emerging brands such as Shinya Kozuka. 

 

However, many would consider the ‘Big 3’ as Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons (Rei Kawakubo), Yohji Yamamoto, all known for their known for their radical and avant-garde approaches. These three transformed the global fashion landscape by challenging traditional Western aesthetics and reconfiguring clothing forms. 

 

You can find a wide range of items by these 3 Japanese designer brands online - vintage and second-hand pieces on marketplaces such as eBay, Grailed, Depop, as well as online boutiques and curators. As for brand new pieces, the brands’ official websites as well as retailers such as SSENSE, Farfetch and more. 

But what if you want to see these brands in person? If you live in Australia, where are the best physical stores to find these brands?

Here’s your complete guide for where to buy Issey Miyake, Comme des Garcons and Yohji Yamamoto in Australia. 

 

Dot Comme 

Located on level 4 of Curtin House (the same building as stores such as PAM store) Dot Comme is a highly curated store specialising in select brands including the big 3 & more such as Junya Watanabe and  Walter Van Beirendonck. The store’s name is derived from the brand Comme des Garcons, exemplifying its passion and focus on this label and those in the same niche. Offering a collection of unique and archival men's, womenswear, accessories and footwear by these Japanese designer labels. 

With an aesthetic store layout, the pre-loved Japanese Designer pieces compliment the store’s artistic design, and vice versa. 

Address: Curtin House, Level 4/252 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Website: https://www.dotcomme.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotcomme.melbourne

Store Hours: 
Monday-Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Contact Details: 0412 664 868

 

Top Floor Gallery 

Top Floor Gallery is a curated and archival concept store, specialising in authentic pre-loved items individually sourced from Japan. From vintage designer bags from brands such as Chloe, Dior and Prada, to labels such as Needles, Kapital, Hysteric Glamour, Chrome Hearts, Vivienne Westwood, and of course the big 3, there is a wide yet curated selection of brands.

Within Top Floor Gallery’s weekly restocks, you can find Issey Miyake and it’s various lines such as Pleats Please, Issey Miyake Me, White Label, pre-loved pieces by Comme des Garcons, and unique blazers, asymmetrical shorts and skirts by Yohji Yamamoto.   

Address: Level 2/166 Wellington St. Collingwood 3066 VIC 

Website: https://topfloorgallery.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topfloor.gallery

Store Hours: 
Monday-Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Contact Details: hello@topfloorgallery.com

 

Bruce

Bruce is a consignment store in Melbourne, specialising in buying & selling second hand, high-end Artisanal, Japanese and European designer clothing, handbags and accessories - brands including Maison Margiela, Jean Paul Gauliter, and of course the big 3. 

With two locations - Fiztroy and Clifton Hill (Melbourne), Bruce carry a curated selection of clothing and accessories, with consignments intakes being seasonally consistent - meaning you can find a range of winterwear during the colder months and spring-summer pieces in the warmer weather.  

Fitzroy:
157 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Contact: 0435 149 251

Clifton Hill:
165 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill VIC 3068
Contact: (03) 9486 5432

Website: https://shopbruce.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopbruce

Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 11am-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

 

SWOP 

SWOP is another well-known consignment store, with 3 locations throughout Australia including in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. With aesthetic store layouts and an extensive range of menswear, womenswear, bags, footwear and accessories, you can find pieces from under $50 all the way through to high ticket items. Although you may have do a little more sifting through racks, apparel and accessories by Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto and Comme des Garcons can be found at their various locations depending on when you stop by.    

Website:
https://swop.net.au/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/_swop

SWOP Melbourne
Address:  8 Peel St Collingwood
Contact: collingwood@swop.net.au

SWOP Sydney 
219 Oxford St Darlinghurst
Contact: darlinghurst@swop.net.au

SWOP Brisbane
161 Boundary St West End
Contact: westend@swop.net.au

Store Hours:
Daily 10am - 6pm

Comme des Garçons Melbourne

Located in Melbourne CBD, the official Comme des Garcons store offers, well Comme des Garcons. From staple items such as t-shirts, crewnecks, footwear and hats, you can also find statement pieces such as outwear, bottoms, skirts and even perfumes by the Japanese Designer Label. However, if you are looking for vintage, pre-loved or previous season pieces, the other stores mentioned are a better option. 

Address: 13 Somerset Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000

Website: https://comme-des-garcons.com.au

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commedesgarconsmelbourne

Store Hours: 
Monday-Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Contact Details: (03) 9670 1177

 

Shop Pond

Located in Adelaide, Shop Pond is stocks clothing & accessories from a wide range of brands based locally, interstate & overseas.

The store also sources vintage garments, imported directly from Japan. With a small community in Adelaide, this inclusive store caters to those who are looking for unique pieces by brands like issey miyake, comme des garcons and yohji yamamoto that may be otherwise hard to find. 

Address: Shop 4, 4/10 Ebenezer Pl, Adelaide SA 5000

Website: https://www.shoppond.com.au

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shop_pond

Store Hours: 
Monday: Closed 
Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-5am
Friday: 11am-7pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11am-5pm

Contact Details: info@shoppond.com.au

 

We hope this guide helps you find your dream piece by the above Japanese Designer Labels. If you're looking to buy Yohji Yamaoto, Comme des Garcons and Issey Miyake in Melbourne and Australia, Top Floor Gallery carries a curated range of items from the listed Japanese labels - with weekly restocks in-store and online.