Junya Watanabe AW2023 Faux Leather Utility Vest with Toggle Pockets and Contrast Stitching, Black, Size S

A Junya Watanabe Autumn/Winter 2023 vest that borrows from the angler, the climber and the despatch rider, cut in black faux leather with white topstitching, drawstring gusset pockets and turn-lock flaps.

The Piece

Junya Watanabe's Autumn/Winter 2023 womenswear dwelt on equipment: packs, harnesses and gear dismantled and rebuilt into clothing. Alongside the large coats came smaller, sharply engineered pieces like this vest, which compresses the whole idea into a single garment.

Model JL-J007, dated AD2023, is cut in a black polyurethane-coated synthetic leather with a soft grain and contrasting white stitching. A two-way zip runs down the front, flanked by panels that open into drawstring gusset pockets with gold-tone eyelets. Small flap pockets close with turn-locks, the shoulders carry adjustable straps with metal buckles, and the back is a smooth panel with a buckled strap and a row of hardware at the hem. The interior is lined in polyester and cotton.

The vest is long in the body and fitted, so it can be worn over a fine knit or a white shirt, or alone in warmer months. The hardware is substantial and the leather-look surface takes the light like real hide.

Watanabe's utility vests are among the most practical pieces in his runway vocabulary, and this one is a clear expression of the season's ideas.

Details

• Designer: Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
• Season: Autumn/Winter 2023 (AD2023)
• Model / ref: JL-J007
• Material: Polyurethane-coated synthetic leather; upper lining 78% polyester, 22% cotton; lower lining 100% polyester
• Colour: Black with white stitching and gold-tone hardware
• Made in: Japan
• Tagged size: S
• Measurements: Chest (pit to pit) 44 cm · Length 76 cm
• Included: Garment only

Condition

• Good pre-owned condition.
• A small surface scratch on the left chest, noted honestly; it is minor and does not affect wear.
• Hardware, drawcords and turn-locks complete.
• Coated surface free of peeling.

Condition grade B on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

The labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Wipe clean with a damp cloth; do not wash or dry clean, and store away from heat to protect the coating.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.

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