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Junya Watanabe

  • Experimental pattern-cutting
  • Sculptural silhouettes
  • Technical textiles

Junya Watanabe began as a pattern-maker at Comme des Garçons before developing his own womenswear line within the company. His work combines technical experiments with historical dress references.

Five looks to know

Junya Watanabe — Look 1 — Junya Watanabe, Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

Junya Watanabe — Look 1

Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear

Representative look from the Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear collection.

Filippo Fior / Gorunway.com
Junya Watanabe — Look 10 — Junya Watanabe, Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

Junya Watanabe — Look 10

Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear

Representative look from the Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear collection.

Filippo Fior / Gorunway.com
Junya Watanabe — Look 19 — Junya Watanabe, Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

Junya Watanabe — Look 19

Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear

Representative look from the Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear collection.

Filippo Fior / Gorunway.com
Junya Watanabe — Look 27 — Junya Watanabe, Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

Junya Watanabe — Look 27

Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear

Representative look from the Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear collection.

Filippo Fior / Gorunway.com
Junya Watanabe — Look 35 — Junya Watanabe, Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

Junya Watanabe — Look 35

Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear

Representative look from the Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear collection.

Filippo Fior / Gorunway.com

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

spring/summer 2003

1 piece

About Junya Watanabe

The Met’s selected garment shows his ability to connect practical mechanisms, decorative textiles and the manipulation of volume.