One of the costumes Rei Kawakubo created for the female incarnation of the character Orlando, sung by mezzo-soprano Kate Lindsey.

Orlando by Rei Kawakubo
Vienna, 2019
for The New York Times
Photo Editor: Eve Lyons

Rei Kawakubo, the Comme des Garçons founder had her debut as a costume designer at the Wiener Staatsoper. A behind the curtains look...

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Katherina Billerhart, who plays Orlando’s fiancée, peering through layers of florals and tulle.

Christian Meidl as the Pope resembles a crimson plush velvet orb, dripping in fringe.

The wigs and hair styling are by Julien D'Ys, who works with Ms. Kawakubo on all of her fashion shows.

A gray suit with multiple arms for Orlando's male incarnation.

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