As part of their PLAY collection, Comme des Garcons has released some new polo shirts. Just like most of the line, the polos are simple and only feature the iconic heart logo. 

Cliff Edge got in two polos – white body with red heart logo and white body with black heart logo, both available now.

On April 19th Comme des Garcons has opened their latest retail location, in Beijing and Seasons Place. The store has a very minimalist design and also shows hints at the recently opened Hong Kong location in terms of looks.

Comme Des Garcons Beijing

Tel.: (86) 10 6622 0135

Via I.T.

The cardigans out of the Comme des Garcons PLAY collection were always among out favorite. Simple, good fit, yet the red heart logo gives them something a bit more exciting.

As part of their Spring/Summer 2008 collection they have released a new version of the cardigan, now coming with striped on the waist band and the cuffs, reminding us of the classic American college cardigan.

Nomad has them available in grey, blue and black now.

The Comme Des Garcons x Fred Perry collaboration comes to an end this year, but Junya Watanabe carries on to work with Lacoste on their classic polo. As part of the Junya Watanabe MAN Spring/Summer 2008 collection these 4 polo shirts have been released.

The yellow and pink one look very similar to the Lacoste in-line products. More special are the red and blue one, that come with an updated tonal logo.

These are now available at Praise.

Last week we reported about WoodWood setting up a temporary space in the Comme des Garcons Warsaw Guerilla Store. Here we present you the t-shirt that was made for the occasion. Via Arkitip.

Also check out some pictures of the space after the jump.

Big announcement on the business wire this morning. “Comme des Garçons’ founder and head designer Rei Kawakubo will create this autumn’s guest designer collection at H&M… Rei Kawakubo, famous and admired for her creativity and artistry, will design a women’s and a men’s collection, with some pieces for children too. Accessories and an exclusive unisex fragrance will also be included in the collection…

The world launch of the collection will be at the opening of H&M’s second store in Tokyo, Japan, in the beginning of November. Launch date for other H&M markets will be a few days later.”

H&M’s team-up with designer, Rei Kawakubo, is a major step for H&M in the Japanese market and the Harajuku specifically, which is beginning to see an influx of big retail establishments moving into grounds once held by smaller, niche labels.

Our Spot in Australia features some views of the latest from Comme Des Garcons Play Collection for Spring/Summer 2008. Featuring v neck knits, t-shirts, and more, the Play collection offers pieces that are ready to wear by all.

More views after the jump.

Here you see the latest series of wallets by Comme des Garcons. They come in two different tartan patterns. Two different patterns and three different styles are available. The Comme des Garcons wallets are always good basics and also the price point is not too bad.

These are now available in the Colette online store. More pictures after the jump.

T Magazine has just posted an extensive article about Rei Kawakubo and her label Comme des Garcons. Its a super interesting read about the structure of the company, the brands that run under Comme des Garcons and how they interact and differ from any other fashion brand. Anybody with the slightest interest in Comme des Garcons, Japanese fashion or fashion in general, has to read it.

Check it out here.

New pieces of the Comme des Garcons PLAY 2008 collection have now arrived at Très Bien store. They got in t-shirts, shirts, knitwear (cardigans and sweaters) and also a really nice trenchcoat, that comes in beige and features the red heart logo on the chest. In case you are nowhere close to a store carrying the line, this is your chance!