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’s Tatto-ed Gangsters
There’s a tweaky little alt-punk thing nibbling at the edges of fashion right now. So maybe this was Watanabe’s Mudd Club collection.
Junya Watanabe’s Tatto-ed Gangsters
There’s a tweaky little alt-punk thing nibbling at the edges of fashion right now. So maybe this was Watanabe’s Mudd Club collection.
Inside Yohji Yamamoto’s Fashion Philosophy
In a rare interview, Yohji Yamamoto speaks to BoF's Imran Amed about the fashion philosophy that underpins his revolutionary career.
Inside Yohji Yamamoto’s Fashion Philosophy
In a rare interview, Yohji Yamamoto speaks to BoF's Imran Amed about the fashion philosophy that underpins his revolutionary career.
Flush With Tech Wealth, San Francisco Warms to Fashion
As tech wealth grows and cultural values shift, San Francisco and neighbouring Silicon Valley are embracing fashion, creating opportunity for brands and retailers.
Flush With Tech Wealth, San Francisco Warms to Fashion
As tech wealth grows and cultural values shift, San Francisco and neighbouring Silicon Valley are embracing fashion, creating opportunity for brands and retailers.
Junya Watanabe's Abstract Transcendence
Junya Watanabe showed clothing and accessories whose purely geometric shapes were a form of wearable madness.
Junya Watanabe's Abstract Transcendence
Junya Watanabe showed clothing and accessories whose purely geometric shapes were a form of wearable madness.
Narrative and Neorealism
In today’s “société du spectacle,” fashion shows increasingly resemble brutally concise theatre, sampling everything from war to the cult of the derelict.
Narrative and Neorealism
In today’s “société du spectacle,” fashion shows increasingly resemble brutally concise theatre, sampling everything from war to the cult of the derelict.
Sartorial Form and Function
The notoriously incommunicative designer breaks his silence for shoes.
Sartorial Form and Function
The notoriously incommunicative designer breaks his silence for shoes.
The American Hero
Less than perfect is just fine with Stuart Vevers as he sets a new course for Coach.
The American Hero
Less than perfect is just fine with Stuart Vevers as he sets a new course for Coach.
6 Global Gamechangers Revolutionising Multi-Brand Retail
From China and India to Nigeria and Mexico, a host of influential, bellwether boutiques have become real gamechangers in their respective fashion markets.
6 Global Gamechangers Revolutionising Multi-Brand Retail
From China and India to Nigeria and Mexico, a host of influential, bellwether boutiques have become real gamechangers in their respective fashion markets.
Fendi Opens New Headquarters, as Industry Mulls Simons' Exit from Dior
As the fashion world was still reacting to the news of Raf Simons’ Dior exit, Fendi was opening its new HQ in Rome. Imran Amed spoke to Karl Lagerfeld, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Pietro Beccari about the brand's monumental milestone.
Fendi Opens New Headquarters, as Industry Mulls Simons' Exit from Dior
As the fashion world was still reacting to the news of Raf Simons’ Dior exit, Fendi was opening its new HQ in Rome. Imran Amed spoke to Karl Lagerfeld, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Pietro Beccari about the brand's monumental milestone.
A Rare Look Inside Tokyo's Bunka Fashion College
Japan’s Bunka Fashion College has produced some of the world’s most celebrated avant-garde designers, from Yohji Yamamoto to Junya Watanabe. BoF uncovers the school’s unique approach to fashion education.
A Rare Look Inside Tokyo's Bunka Fashion College
Japan’s Bunka Fashion College has produced some of the world’s most celebrated avant-garde designers, from Yohji Yamamoto to Junya Watanabe. BoF uncovers the school’s unique approach to fashion education.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
