# Sophisticated Breezy Menswear The Junya Watanabe Clothing for SS20 Debuted at Paris Fashion Week By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-06-21 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-watanabe-clothing References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/6/junya-watanabe-spring-summer-2020-paris-fashion-week-mens-runway-levis-new-balance) Those attending Paris Fashion Week had the pleasure of experiencing the intricacies and stylings of Junya Watanabe clothing in close detail. The runway was dominated by [sophisticated tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26) that exuded a swift casual element, allowing for the garments to be versatile and an acceptable choice in different environments. Throughout the silhouettes, there are recurring motifs of "patchworking and top-stitching." Moreover, the Spring/Summer 2020 capsule of Junya Watanabe clothing also highlights a lot of the Japanese imprint's collaborative efforts, nodding to the growing popularity of [fashion partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-watanabe-x-reigning-champ). Some notable mentions in terms of joint capsules include the fusion of Junya Watanabe stylings with the aesthetics of global brands like Levi's, [Carhartt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-fashion-collaboration), and New Balance. To amplify the experimental effect of the show, the designer also partners with London-based restaurant St. John's and other companies outside of the industry. Photo Credits: Regis Colin Berthelier/ NowFashion ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sophisticated Tailoring:** Disruption Opportunity: Explore innovative ways to combine sophisticated tailoring with casual elements for versatile and adaptable menswear. - **Fashion Partnerships:** Disruption Opportunity: Capitalize on the growing trend of fashion collaborations by fostering partnerships with global brands and other industries. - **Experimental Showcases:** Disruption Opportunity: Collaborate with unconventional companies outside the fashion industry to create unique and boundary-pushing fashion shows. ### Where This Applies - **Menswear:** Disruption Opportunity: Introduce innovative design concepts that combine sophistication and versatility for men's clothing. - **Fashion Collaborations:** Disruption Opportunity: Facilitate collaborations between fashion brands and global companies to create unique and marketable joint capsule collections. - **Fashion Events:** Disruption Opportunity: Organize fashion shows that involve unconventional partners from other industries to create immersive and memorable experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Highly Limited Garment Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-watanabe-man-x-reigning-champ.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Artisinal Athletic Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-watanabe-x-reigning-champ.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Reconstructive Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ys-for-men-x-masses.md) - [High-Fashion Workwear Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-fashion-collaboration.md) - [Measured Winter Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26.md)