Places to Shop: Hong Kong's eYe by Junya Watanabe
July 30, 2008 | 10:00AM
eYe – the distinctive clothing line designed by Junya Watanabe for Comme De Garcons – recently opened its doors in Hong Kong. The store’s minimalistic atmosphere mixed with Junya’s detailing principles allows the clothing to speak for itself. Located among many acclaimed retailers including Comme De Garcons’ flagship store, eYe’s space provides a quiet sense of peaking behind the curtain – a look at the works of an innovative designer.
Junya Watanabe’s work and history is well described in a New York Magazine article, “Here’s what’s known about the press-shy, monosyllabic Watanabe: Rei Kawakubo hired him in 1984, right out of Bunka Fashion College, to be Comme des Garçons’ knitwear designer. He did a first collection under his name in 1992, which he showed in Paris. He introduced his own men’s line in 2000 but also works with Kawakubo on the Comme men’s line both of which are shown in Milan. He’s also collaborated with Levi’s, Nike, and Fred Perry.” Click Read More for additional information and photos.
Location
eYe Junya Watanabe Comme Des Garcons // 22 Wyndham Street// Hong Kong
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