Junya Watanabe is a Japanese fashion designer well for his experimentation and exploration within fashion.
After graduating from Bunka fashion college in 1984 he immediately went to work for Comme de Garcons. Watanabe started out with an apprenticeship in pattern making/cutting before being given the responsibility of the Comme des Garcons Tricot line (in 1987).
In 1992 he introduced his first label under the Comme des Garcons name.
Junya Watanabe has shown an interest in synthetic and technologically advanced textiles and fabrics. This can be seen within the innovative collections he has produced throughout his career.
Watanabe has shown that nothing is impossible withing fashion. His designs are quite diverse and inspired by many things for example one season he could be inspired by 20th century french couture, the next he could focus on waterproof fabrics.
Junya Watanabe has also displayed an interest in American heritage clothing and denim. He has collaborated with Levi Strauss to create 'street inspired' designs, using the same complex approach to this as he would with any other collection. The only difference being that denim is a more humble fabric than the ones he is accustom to working with.
Junya Watanabe has shown no concern for mainstream fashion. He has mentioned that the people who buy and wear his clothes "take fashion seriously" and that "they get a kick out of the challenge of wearing something new".
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