# Big Bang-Inspired Fashion Collections COMME des GARÇONS' FW23 Looks to the Origins of Life By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-03-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-of-life References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/3/comme-des-garcons-fall-winter-2023-paris-fashion-week-runway) The popular avant-garde fashion label COMME des GARÇONS taps the origins of [life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backstage-essential-collection) as inspiration for its latest drop. The [Fall/Winter 2023](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection) capsule debuted during Paris Fashion Week. The outfits that graced the catwalk were impactful and eye-catching. Japanese designer Kawakubo, who founded the label, stayed true to the experimental, avant-garde fashion roots of COMME des GARÇONS. The origins of life-inspired capsule was divided into 11 sections, thematically presented alongside a specially curated soundtrack by Calx Vive from Dover Street Market. The show took place in Paris' American Cathedral. Each section of the collection was a symphony of auditory and visual pleasure. The silhouettes in [COMME des GARÇONS'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-gdragon) Fall/Winter 2023 capsule ranged from "jarring and undeniable" to boxed and grandiose. Image Credit: Salvatore Dragone/Gorunway.com, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/3/comme-des-garcons-fall-winter-2023-paris-fashion-week-runway) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Origins-inspired Fashion:** Avant-garde fashion brands are taking inspiration from the origins of life for their latest collections, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion designers. - **Experimental Silhouettes:** Fashion designers are pushing boundaries and creating experimental silhouettes that challenge traditional fashion norms to capture consumers' attention. - **Multisensory Fashion Shows:** Fashion shows are incorporating multisensory experiences, such as specially curated soundtracks and visual presentations, to engage and captivate audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to disrupt traditional fashion norms by creating experimental and origins-inspired collections that add a whole new level of creativity and excitement. - **Event Planning:** Event planners have the potential to elevate their events by incorporating multisensory experiences, such as specially curated soundtracks and visual presentations, to enhance engagement and create memorable experiences. - **Music:** The music industry can partner with fashion designers to curate soundtracks for fashion shows, providing a new avenue to showcase their music and expand their fan base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-gdragon.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Functional Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wname.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Collaborative Monochrome Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-the-north-face.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md)