Junya Watanabe introduced a new collection in collaboration with French heritage workwear brand Le Laboureur designed for the Spring/Summer 2020 season. The latest update highlights workwear silhouette that is true to the visual aesthetics of the ladder brand, dropping a small capsule made up of two classic chore jackets.
Both of the jacket designs are constructed from a cotton canvas material for a clean finish. It also boasts a pointed collar along with three patch pockets that adorn the front of the look. The first option of the two is complete in a crisp white colorway detailed with a St. John logo on the chest. The second colorway is a navy blue option detailed with motifs that reference Amsterdam's Tulip Museum.
Museum-Honoring Joint Workwear
Junya Watanabe Works with Le Laboureur on a Collaborative Capsule
Trend Themes
1. Heritage Workwear - The collaboration between Junya Watanabe and Le Laboureur highlights the trend of incorporating heritage workwear designs into fashion collections.
2. Capsule Collection - The introduction of a small, limited-edition capsule collection signifies the growing trend of releasing exclusive, highly curated fashion collaborations.
3. Motif Detailing - The use of motifs that reference specific cultural landmarks, such as Amsterdam's Tulip Museum, reflects a trend of incorporating unique and storytelling elements into fashion designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with heritage workwear brands and release limited-edition capsule collections with unique and storytelling elements.
2. Museum/gallery - Museums and galleries can consider partnering with fashion designers to create collaborative collections that pay homage to cultural landmarks through motif detailing.
3. Textile/manufacturing - The textile and manufacturing industry can benefit from the trend of incorporating heritage workwear designs into fashion collections, as it opens up new possibilities for creating and producing unique and nostalgic garments.