27 Jul
Not so much work boots but Japanese boots you work for

Comme des Garcons designer Junya Watanabe has been hard at work crafting a modern take on the classic service boot. Made from pebble grain leather that looks as supple as rich forest soil, the luxury shoes are supported by a durable rubber sole and full leather lining. The Pebble Grain Work Boots are hand crafted in Japan […]


27 Oct
Japanese brand introduces minimally clean leather-lined case

Like so many well-designed pieces in their inventory, Comme des Garcons has introduced their own minimally clean version of the iPad case. The simple leather lined cases feature a zipped closure and contain pockets for a notepad, as well as slots for credit cards. Available in brown, blue, green, azure and black, each iPad case […]


21 Oct
Made from a combination of cotton, wool & feather

The genius behind the Comme des Garcons MAN Fall 2011 collection we’ve previously featured has unleashed this hooded vest in conjunction with Duvetica. The down-padded vest from the collab between CdG designer Junya Watanabe and the Italian fashion label known for their rugged performance wear gives way to a gilet with a red plaid lining, zip front and […]


28 Sep
Mr. Watanabe's latest hits Union's shelves this weekend

As we previously mentioned Junya Watanabe released a series of varsity jackets for Comme des Garcons MAN, and the additional releases for the Fall 2011 collection include a solid mix of items including shoes, jackets, button down shirts, sweaters, pants and more. Take a gander at the gallery below for some of the looks including […]


19 Sep
The pinnacle piece from the Autumn-Winter 2011 collection

Comme des Garçons esteemed designer Junya Watanabe has released his collection of American college-style Varsity Jackets for the Autumn-Winter 2011 collection. The leather varsity jacket is manufactured from Johnsons leather — a San Francisco company that supplies leather workwear to the US military and police force — and separates itself from the crowd via its […]