AW04 Junya Watanabe Mohair Loose Gauge Striped Fringe Knit Sweater

For Junya Watanabe’s Fall 2005 collection, the Japanese native spoke poetically to the people of London - their heritage, culture and most importantly, style. Watanabe travelled deep into the arteries of the UK’s most dominant city, repurposing the grunge wave that overthrew the late 70s. Paying homage to creatives like Vivienne Westwood and Malcom McLaren, we’d see an array of knits reminiscent of the punk rock era, fluently battered with distressing. Paired with tropes of utility, Watanabe would solidify Fall 2004 as a height of his career, reinventing timeless silhouettes effortlessly.

 

Regarded as an all time holy grail, this sweater features thrashed detailing atop a striped monochrome base. Fringe accents line the body, draping down either arm in compliment to a loose gauge weave. Complete with an exaggerated torso and intricate pattern work, this knit is in pristine condition throughout, fitting a size large.