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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
Retail

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.

Retail

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Fashion Week

When in Paris, Choose Your Tribe

From Rick Owens to Yohji Yamamoto and Céline to Miu Miu, fashion, right here, right now, is all about tribes and gangs, observes Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

When in Paris, Choose Your Tribe

From Rick Owens to Yohji Yamamoto and Céline to Miu Miu, fashion, right here, right now, is all about tribes and gangs, observes Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

The Human Touch at Valentino

Tribal inspirations were elevated by Roman artisanship in Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri's strong Valentino collection.

Fashion Week

The Human Touch at Valentino

Tribal inspirations were elevated by Roman artisanship in Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri's strong Valentino collection.


Fashion Week

Junya Watanabe Travels Far, Far Away for Spring

Futuristic accessories do all the work in Junya Watanabe's new collection.

Fashion Week

Junya Watanabe Travels Far, Far Away for Spring

Futuristic accessories do all the work in Junya Watanabe's new collection.


News & Analysis

The Children of Comme

No company in fashion has given birth to a collection of creative offspring quite like Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçons.

News & Analysis

The Children of Comme

No company in fashion has given birth to a collection of creative offspring quite like Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçons.


News & Analysis

Sid Neigum’s Mathematical Approach

This month, our Spotlight shines on Canadian designer Sid Neigum, whose preoccupation with mathematics has spawned collections that are anything but formulaic.

News & Analysis

Sid Neigum’s Mathematical Approach

This month, our Spotlight shines on Canadian designer Sid Neigum, whose preoccupation with mathematics has spawned collections that are anything but formulaic.


Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2015

BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2015

BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.


Fashion Week

In Era of Image, Stylists Rule Paris

On the Paris runways, creation is giving way to the power of image and the ascendance of the single look, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Era of Image, Stylists Rule Paris

On the Paris runways, creation is giving way to the power of image and the ascendance of the single look, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


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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.

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