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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.

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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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Fashion Week

Junya Watanabe's Abstract Transcendence

Junya Watanabe showed clothing and accessories whose purely geometric shapes were a form of wearable madness.

Fashion Week

Junya Watanabe's Abstract Transcendence

Junya Watanabe showed clothing and accessories whose purely geometric shapes were a form of wearable madness.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Fashion Week

Sartorial Form and Function

The notoriously incommunicative designer breaks his silence for shoes.

Fashion Week

Sartorial Form and Function

The notoriously incommunicative designer breaks his silence for shoes.


Fashion Week

The American Hero

Less than perfect is just fine with Stuart Vevers as he sets a new course for Coach.

Fashion Week

The American Hero

Less than perfect is just fine with Stuart Vevers as he sets a new course for Coach.


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