Which Japanese fashion label first collaborated with Supreme in 2012?

Comme des Garçons first collaborated with Supreme in 2012.

The partnership connected Supreme’s New York skate and streetwear identity with Comme des Garçons, the Japanese fashion label founded by Rei Kawakubo. Their 2012 project became one of Supreme’s most discussed fashion collaborations and helped demonstrate how the brand could work with established design houses without abandoning its graphic, youthful character.

Comme des Garçons is known for experimental silhouettes, unconventional construction, and a strong conceptual approach. Supreme’s contribution is usually more immediately recognizable through its logo, graphics, and limited-release model. The contrast between the two brands made the collaboration especially influential.

The partnership returned in later seasons, so references to “the Supreme and Comme des Garçons collaboration” may describe more than one release. The key historical point is the initial 2012 collaboration, not the later editions or individual garments.