Why is Junya Watanabe famous?

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Junya Watanabe is famous because of his fashion designs. After working for Comme des Garçons for several years, he established his own brand under the Japanese fashion house's umbrella in 1992. He has since become known for his avant-garde approach to design, which some describe as “techno-couture.” Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Victoria Beckham, Justin Bieber, Gwen Stefani and Rihanna are just some of the many celebrities who have sported his pieces. Shop a range of Junya Watanabe apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025

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Early 2000s Scarves

2004 JUNYA WATANABE knit tiger print scarf

$1,150

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçon Spring 2000 Black Taffeta Ruffled Cocoon Tunic

By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Architectural black taffeta tunic from Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Spring 2000 collection, as seen on the runway. Sleek lightweight taffeta in a trapeze top silhouette...

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Early 2000s Japanese Cocoon Coats

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçon Spring 2000 Black Taffeta Ruffled Cocoon Tunic

$1,500

Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Dress with Cut Out

By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black stretch dress from Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons, CDG. It is sleeveless with a cutout circle at the front waist and several l...

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2010s Japanese Day Dresses

Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Dress with Cut Out

$875

Comme des Garcons Zippers Jacket AD 2013

By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black and white wool fine hounds tooth wool jacket by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons, CDG. It is double breasted with long sleeves and a lapel collar. The jacket is...

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2010s Japanese Double-Breasted Jackets

Comme des Garcons Zippers Jacket AD 2013

$3,600

2006 Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons black Sleeveless Lace Patchwork Dress

By Junya Watanabe

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black cotton and floral lace dress from Junya Watanabe's 2006 collection. The dress is constructed from a mix of opaque cotton panels and sheer lace, creating a patchwork effect that...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Evening Dresses

2006 Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons black Sleeveless Lace Patchwork Dress

$2,650

Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons 2003 Frayed Hem Coat & Dress

By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe

Located in Oakland, CA

Circa 2003 Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons black wool coat and dress. Fuzzy wool texture with frayed-edge details throughout. Long coat wis ...

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Early 2000s Japanese Dress and Coat Ensembles

Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons 2003 Frayed Hem Coat & Dress

$1,050

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