FW03 Junya Watanabe Thrashed Wool Knit Distressed Sweater

For Junya Watanabe’s Autumn 2003 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 2003 as a height of his career, reinventing timeless silhouettes effortlessly.

 

Debuting in the Fall of 2003, this sweater features a black wool base and thrashed detailing throughout. Beginning near the collar, distressing leaches downwards, fraying the bottom hem, torso and elongated sleeves. Complimented by a slim body and flared cut, tagged as a size medium in pristine condition throughout.