ReFusing Fashion: Rei Kawakubo is a book published in 2008, to coincide with an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Detroit, to celebrate the work of Comme des Garçons founder, Rei Kawakubo.
The majority of the images in the book are taken from inside the exhibition at MOCAD, the garments are displayed in strange surroundings, with little in the way of explanation behind the concept. Visually the exhibition looks exciting, there is colour everywhere and unexpected items placed around the room.
Whilst the book doesn't contain a thorough walk through on the previous collections of Comme, it does however provide a detailed bio of Rei. Much like Martin Margiela she is infamous for her lack of public appearances and unwillingness to give interviews. The book goes a long way to explain her desire to design - and her strong views on culture as a whole. While some of Rei's ways of working are detailed, it's not an autobiography - and Rei is still tight lipped about her inspiration during designing.
"I couldn't explain my creative process to you. And, even if I could, why would I want to?"
The book also has a great section on surrealism, and the role it plays within the Comme history. The whole reason for Comme is the challenge tradition, and to present a new way of thinking, be that through fashion or otherwise.
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