# Artfully Compressed Garments The Comme des Garcons Spring 2013 Collection is Stunning By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-10-01 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garcons-spring-2013 References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Comme-des-Garcons-Spring-2013-Runway-25220750) & [comme-des-garcons](http://www.comme-des-garcons.com) The [Comme des Garcons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wname) Spring 2013 collection embraced compression as designer Rei Kawakubo created pieces of distinct [avant-garde aestheticism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens). Each garment was a complex multi-layered piece that almost scrunched different pieces of fabric. This cohesive motif was prominent throughout the entire ready-to-wear collection and made for detailing that made this Spring 2013 show bold and theatrical. Each look was complemented by the model's long white locks, and over-the-top headpieces that stayed true to Kawakubo's "crush" ethos for this season. Theatrics were taken into account in all aspects of this runway show, even tempo. The models strutted in a painstakingly slow manner at first, then proceeded to do quick trots only to finally slow down again for the finale. With such fantastic detailing and [boundary-pushing garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025), the Comme des Garcons Spring 2013 collection was a smashing success. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compression Fashion:** The trend towards compression fashion will continue as designers explore ways of making avant-garde aestheticism pieces. - **Multi-layered Garments:** Designers will explore creating multi-layered pieces that scrunches different fabrics for a distinctive look. - **Slow Fashion Shows:** Fashion shows will continue to explore unique and theatrical presentations, including the usage of models in a slow-paced tempo. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry should take a cue from Comme des Garcons and look for ways to incorporate compression garments and multi-layer fabric construction. - **Runway Show Industry:** Fashion event organizers should explore how they can produce unique and theatrical runway presentations for designers to showcase their clothes, including featuring slow fashion shows. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry should consider developing new fabrics that can be compressed without losing their quality and appearance, which will enable designers to create multi-layered garments with distinctive aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-gdragon.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Functional Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wname.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md)