Twisting white poles. Wooden tree sculptures. Metal cages. Giant insects. And yes, an elephant.

This may not sound like the standard decor of a fashion shop, particularly in the upmarket Ginza district of Tokyo. But Dover Street Market, the concept store created by Comme des Garcons, has never been bound by convention.

This month, Dover Street Market Ginza opened its doors in a brand-new six-story space that forms part of the renovated Komatsu Department Store, a landmark that dates back six decades.