23 Sep
Layers of classic materials, looks & colors this season

Japanese high-fashion designer Junya Watanabe, who is well known for his intellectual approach at reinventing classics, has released a second volley to his MAN Fall/Winter lineup. Coming through with an expected focus on the understated, sophisticated and functional, some of the outerwear pieces are especially worth noting — like the taffeta quilted long parka, for […]


5 Feb
Paraffin waxed cotton, moleskin, leather & Duvetica Italian down

The great Junya Watanabe returns with the latest from his Comme des Garçon’s sub label MAN’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection. As can be expected from Watanabe, the MAN collection of outerwear features masculine cues like Paraffin waxed fabrics and hunting silhouettes, while adding his signature use of multiple textiles and handmade construction. Collaborations with Duvetica feature their famed Italian down vests, […]


30 Jan
Commes Des Garcons meets established English cobbler

Japanese super mind Junya Watanabe has teamed his MAN line from Commes Des Garcons with English shoe maker Trickers to present a piece from their ongoing collabo: the Super Boot. The superpowers involved have created a Super Boot designed with a classic brogue upper, its bright green treatment a nice compliment to the black laces […]


2 Jan
A wool headware tribute to one of Japan's top designers

Los Angeles fashion label Hellz Bellz pays tribute to the fabulous Comme des Garcons’ designer, Junya Watanabe, in winter beanie form. They’ve embroidered “Junya Mafia” across the beanie’s flipped lip, paying homage to both Watanabe and the Notorious BIG’s posse all in one fell swoop. The 100% wool beanies come in both black and magenta, […]


15 Oct
Comme des Garçons protégé champions All-American flair

Often taking inspiration from preppy looks, Japanese designer Junya Watanabe features this latest duffel coat with ribbed, striped and varsity-style trims, contrasted with 100% cowhide sleeves for a sporty touch. In collaboration with Gloverall, this expertly crafted duffel coat is produced with a double-faced wool-blend fabric with a plaid lining. Combining a characteristically American garment with a […]


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 […]


22 Feb
High-end rain protection footwear for Spring/Summer 2012

One of the attention-getting pieces from the always excellent Junya Watanabe’s MAN collection for Comme des Garcons’ Spring / Summer 2012 are these Duck Boots, slightly modified from the norm with a ridged gum sole — as opposed to the more traditional ‘chain-tread’. The luxury rain shoes come in two colorways, green (above) and tan/brown, […]


19 Jan
A dark denim wash with paisley, flannel & hand-sewn touches

The patchwork denim shirt is the newest out of Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons MAN Spring/Summer 2012 collection. The shirt is a dark denim wash with pieces of paisley, flannel, and horizontal stripe patterns haphazardly sewn along the front. Two lighter colored denim blocks are juxtaposed on the sleeves, lending the shirt the sort of […]