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Do cats wear Comme des Garçons? It sounds incredible, but it’s true! And they do it with all their inherent grace in the collage world of CAT WEARING CDG.
This project run by the creative duo: A and L. Although they prefer to remain anonymous, the guys lifted the veil of mystery and told us a little about themselves. “A” is currently based in Asia where she runs a knitwear production company. “L” is an artist based in the UK, where he helps “A” with branding and graphic design elements. And their shared love of fashion and cats led them to create Cats Wearing CDG.
You came up with a great idea to combine cats and fashion, something that everyone loves. What inspired you to make collages? What was the trigger?
I love all the collaborations but I think the ZARA collab created the biggest ripple effect till date. The brand is so beloved worldwide so to be associated with them has been a Thank you! Collage came to us naturally as it was a medium we both always loved to experiment with since we were young. The freedom it gives you to create realistic but surreal visuals is what we love about it. Also working with our hands is very rewarding to us. We love the analog aspect of it, but the digital techniques give it the unique finalized look.real honour. Usually, big brands create versions of art for the masses, and Zara chose not to do that with me – they came straight to the source.
The collection was a culmination of my aesthetic philosophy, executed to perfection with the best fabrics and patterns possible. It was sold online in 80 countries worldwide – and to me that is the biggest accomplishment. I could not be prouder.
Can you share why you dress your cats only in the CDG brand?
Basically, we are both obsessed with Comme des Garçons and we’ve long had the idea to open an archive store where we could curate and archive cult pieces from past collections. The archive store didn’t end up working due to time management and logistics, but we still wanted to somehow showcase pieces we loved, and that is how we created this idea to use pieces we would imagine archiving in our store.
Have you received feedback from CDG? They must be flattered by such brand love.
Are you open to do collaborations with other brands?
I know that cats have a special place in Japanese culture. Everyone, I think, knows the «Maneki-neko» cat figurines that bring good luck. What do you like most about cats?
You made up a new word for your furry models – “meowdels”, and you’re tagging them on Instagram. Do you create custom collages?
What is your favorite cat outfit? Perhaps there is a special one?
I saw that you created a similar account with dogs. But there’s only one publication so far. Do you plan to develop this account further? And why did you decide to create it?
Do you want to move from paper collage to digital?
What are you most proud of about this project?
What would you like CatsWearingCDG to become in five years?
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