Junya Watanabe

Junya Watanabe is a Japanese designer and longtime Comme des Garçons protégé. He launched his namesake line under the Comme des Garçons umbrella in 1992 and debuted in Paris in 1993. Known for technical mastery, inventive fabric manipulation, and avant-garde tailoring, his work blends synthetic innovation with craftsmanship. He is recognized for groundbreaking collaborations with brands like Levi’s, Carhartt, The North Face, Converse, Nike, and more.