Junya Watanabe transforms utilitarian garments into experimental haute couture. A disciple of Rei Kawakubo, the Japanese designer is the undisputed master of deconstruction: he dissects the trench coat, the perfecto jacket, or Levi’s jeans, reassembling them into unprecedented and captivating volumes.
His is an architectural fashion, celebrated for its intricate patchworks and technical fabrics. Silhouettes are hybrid, often blending the rigor of English tailoring with the daring spirit of punk. For those who view clothing as much an intellectual structure as an aesthetic one.
About this selection
Trained alongside Rei Kawakubo in the Comme des Garçons ateliers before launching his own line under the house's umbrella in 1992, Junya Watanabe holds a singular position in Japanese fashion: that of a garment engineer, obsessed with construction, technical materials and the reinvention of classics. His collections are demonstrations of virtuosity, where each piece hides an idea.
The Junya Watanabe women's wardrobe brilliantly mixes tailoring, knitwear and conceptual pieces. Wools are worked into generous volumes, knits play on graphic patterns, and accessories surprise with their trompe-l'œil effects and unexpected combinations of materials.
Our Junya Watanabe women's selection reflects this creativity. The oversized double-breasted jacket in heather grey wool, the Ladies' Coat and wide cuffed trousers in black or pleated grey wool form a modern, comfortable tailoring. The asymmetric pleated wool dress with leather harness illustrates the house's daring, while the navy striped knit midi dress and the herringbone knit maxi skirt bring softness and graphic appeal. For accessories, the round trompe-l'œil tote bag shaped like a hat in black felt and leather, the wide-brimmed black faux fur hat and the black and white jacquard knit cap complete an avant-garde yet wearable wardrobe.
At Actuel B, we offer a Junya Watanabe women's selection in our boutiques in Avignon and Arles as well as on our website, with delivery in France and internationally. Each piece is presented by teams trained in the house's world, with the personalised advice that defines our approach to multi-brand luxury.