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Junya Watanabe COMME des GARCONS MAN 2012 Spring/Summer Lookbook

After taking numerous glimpses into the monthly installments from Junya Watanabe COMME des GARCONS MAN, TheNextDoor gives us a comprehensive look via its Spring/Summer 2012 lookbook. Boasting the same affinity for understated hues, detailed patchwork and well-fit tailoring, the range sees Watanabe making use of menswear blazers, sleeveless down vests, button-up shirts and heritage parka outerwear options. Aside from the notable exterior embellishments of each piece, the range also sees meticulously detailed interior pockets, lining and layers of patterned materials. The Junya Watanabe COMME des GARCONS MAN 2012 spring/summer collection is now available through TheNextDoor.

Junya Watanabe COMME des GARCONS MAN collection

Hailed as ‘techno couture’, Junya mixes the traditional with the contemporary, the natural with the synthetic – to create collections that are vastly different from season to season. Although littered with the hallmarks of Kawakubo’s influence, the MAN label has it’s own, very distinct look and feel, with irregular touches such as random folding, pleats and patches mixed with strong, bold patterning and traditional silhouettes. The strong sense of tradition adds a grounding touch of humility and respect of heritage to a collection that is otherwise outlandish, making every unfaltering piece from the collection instantly wearable. - Endclothing

Junya Watanabe COMME des GARCONS MAN 2012 Fall/Winter Collection

Presenting yet another strong lineup of countryside-inspired clothing for Fall/Winter 2012 is Junya Watanabe for COMME des GARCONS MAN. The forthcoming collection is another testament to Watanabe’s ability to rework a variety of classic styles and workwear pieces with his chic and contemporary commonsense. Seemingly building on the success of last season, Watanabe shows progression with a more matured aesthetic and tasteful color preference via a range of suit jackets, functional parkas, double-breasted coats, denim jackets and work pants. Attention to detail was paid with the inclusion of embroidered patches, chromatic tartans, and contrast stitching.

Junya Watanabe X Johnson Leathers - Varsity Jacket

For its Fall 2011 Collection, Junya Watanabe teams up with Johnson Leathers to come up with this beautiful Varsity JacketThe designer of Comme des Garcons has kept it in two colors which can currently be purchased at End Clothing.

Junya Watanabe MAN Autumn Collection

“For the autumn Junya continues to explore a more rugged aesthetic, with obvious early American work wear and outdoor references running through the collection. As we previous collections jacketing plays a large part, with several stand-out styles. The Cord Collar Jacket and the Duck Canvas Parka are packed full of the aforementioned outdoor details, such as leather and cord trims, plaid panelling and reinforced elbow patches.”