Junya Watanabe
Designer, Junya Watanabe
Inspired by both traditional and techno fabrics, the experimental designer was a protégé of Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, where his label lives.


Utilitarian Aesthetics at Junya Watanabe
The collection made something functional into a thing of beauty — fashion’s highest achievement.

Utilitarian Aesthetics at Junya Watanabe
The collection made something functional into a thing of beauty — fashion’s highest achievement.

BoF Exclusive | Condé Nast to Launch Vogue Poland
The Polish edition of Vogue will debut next year with the aim of generating ad revenue from brands tapping the country's $584 million luxury goods market.

BoF Exclusive | Condé Nast to Launch Vogue Poland
The Polish edition of Vogue will debut next year with the aim of generating ad revenue from brands tapping the country's $584 million luxury goods market.

Announcing Marni, Hill and Friends, Galvan
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Announcing Marni, Hill and Friends, Galvan
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Junya Watanabe's Gleeful Abandon
Junya Watanabe’s sensational collection combined a DIY spirit with Glam and Punk youth cults.

Junya Watanabe's Gleeful Abandon
Junya Watanabe’s sensational collection combined a DIY spirit with Glam and Punk youth cults.

Elevating the Everyday in Paris
This men’s fashion season is all about getting back to reality and elevating the everyday, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Elevating the Everyday in Paris
This men’s fashion season is all about getting back to reality and elevating the everyday, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Junya Watanabe's Signature Mutations
Junya Watanabe's forensic eye for detail dissected and subtly reconstituted the most prosaic pieces of clothing, giving them new life.

Junya Watanabe's Signature Mutations
Junya Watanabe's forensic eye for detail dissected and subtly reconstituted the most prosaic pieces of clothing, giving them new life.

Female Empowerment in Paris
In this season of feminine empowerment, Demna Gvasalia stood out with his deliberately harsh and infinitely cynical take on fetish, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Female Empowerment in Paris
In this season of feminine empowerment, Demna Gvasalia stood out with his deliberately harsh and infinitely cynical take on fetish, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Just In: Junya Watanabe Spring/Summer 2017
See all the looks from Junya Watanabe's Spring/Summer 2017 collection.

Just In: Junya Watanabe Spring/Summer 2017
See all the looks from Junya Watanabe's Spring/Summer 2017 collection.

Kéji's Katie Green: 'Daywear Shouldn’t Be Off-Duty'
In just one year, Kéji has evolved from a pure denim offering to a full womenswear line. Here, founder Katie Green tells BoF how she identified — and filled — a market gap for elevated daywear.

Kéji's Katie Green: 'Daywear Shouldn’t Be Off-Duty'
In just one year, Kéji has evolved from a pure denim offering to a full womenswear line. Here, founder Katie Green tells BoF how she identified — and filled — a market gap for elevated daywear.

Totokaelo Acquired by Herschel Supply Co. Owner
Young-luxury retailer Totokaelo, which opened an ambitious store in New York City last autumn, has entered into a deal with Vancouver-based Herschel Capital Corp., the owner of accessories brand Herschel Supply Co.

Totokaelo Acquired by Herschel Supply Co. Owner
Young-luxury retailer Totokaelo, which opened an ambitious store in New York City last autumn, has entered into a deal with Vancouver-based Herschel Capital Corp., the owner of accessories brand Herschel Supply Co.
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