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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.

Junya Watanabe
Fashion Week

Utilitarian Aesthetics at Junya Watanabe

The collection made something functional into a thing of beauty — fashion’s highest achievement.

Fashion Week

Utilitarian Aesthetics at Junya Watanabe

The collection made something functional into a thing of beauty — fashion’s highest achievement.


Global Markets

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.

Global Markets

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.


Workplace & 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.

Workplace & 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.


Fashion Week

Junya Watanabe's Gleeful Abandon

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

Fashion Week

Junya Watanabe's Gleeful Abandon

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


Fashion Week

Elevating the Everyday in Paris

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

Fashion Week

Elevating the Everyday in Paris

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


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Fashion Week

Just In: Junya Watanabe Spring/Summer 2017

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

Fashion Week

Just In: Junya Watanabe Spring/Summer 2017

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


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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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