JW Anderson
JW Anderson
Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson established JW Anderson in 2008.
At first, a distinctive collection of accessories quickly garnered attention, enabling the fledgling label to show on-schedule during London Fashion Week, 2008.
Its unique design aesthetic presents a contemporary interpretation of masculinity and femininity by creating thought-provoking silhouettes through a conscious cross-pollination between menswear and womenswear elements. This idiosyncratic perspective, which earned the label a cult following, prompted JW Anderson to present a women’s capsule collection in 2010.
JW Anderson has evolved into an internationally renowned and award-winning brand. In the past accolades have included British Fashion Awards for ‘Emerging Talent, Ready-to-Wear’ (2012), ‘The New Establishment Award’ (2013) and 'Menswear Designer of the Year' (2014). At the British Fashion Awards in 2015, the brand received a historic double award for ‘Menswear’ and ‘Womenswear Designer of the Year’, the first time any brand has ever won both prestigious awards. Since then, the brand received the award for ‘Womenswear Designer of the Year’ (2017) and received nominations for ‘Menswear’ and ‘Womenswear Designer of the Year’ (2018).
In 2020, the brand was honoured for its contribution to Creativity in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, acquired an iconic piece from JW Anderson: a rainbow crocheted cardigan. The cardigan was added to the V&A's Collection of Fashion and Dress to serve as a testament to Anderson's innovative design approach and to mark an extraordinary moment in global history.
In 2020, the brand opened its Flagship store in Soho, London.
The brand has received several nominations from the Fashion Awards, including ‘Designer of the Year’, (2021 & 2022) and for ‘Independent British Brand of the Year’ (2022).
In 2023, Jonathan was named International Designer of the Year at the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards, New York, and awarded with Designer of the Year at the Fashion Awards, London.
In April 2024, Time Magazine named Jonathan Anderson as one of the 100 Most Influential People of the year in their Time100 list.
JUUN.J
JUUN.J
Juun.J graduated from ESMOD Seoul in 1992 and worked at many prestigious fashion houses before creating his own label "Lone Costume" in 1999. Not long after showing at Seoul Fashion Week, Lone Costume became the most sought after brand with a cult following. Asia Times selected Juun.J as the top 4 notable designers to watch.
In 2007, with the world as his stage Juun.J debuts his namesake label during Paris Men¡¯s Fashion Week to great acclaim. By deconstructing traditional ideas in menswear, Juun.J quickly establishes himself as the most innovative designer to watch during fashion week. The year 2012 marks another momentous year for Juun.J as he becomes part of Cheil Industries to truly become global and meet the demands of his following.
Juun.J's decidedly modern approach to design is deeply rooted in his masterly knowledge in classic tailoring where he shatters old notions to create new silhouettes. Largely inspired by youth and street culture Juun.J aptly calls this 'Street Tailoring'.
His avant design and classicism with his precise tailoring will no doubt continue to be a tour de force in the evolution of menswear.
Justine Clenquet
Justine Clenquet
Justine Clenquet launched her eponymous brand in 2010 at the age of eighteen while studying at L’École Duperré, a well-known art school in Paris. Propelled by a void in the market for things her and her friends wanted, Justine found early success by proposing contemporary, unisex and affordable jewelry.
First championed by the iconic American concept-store Opening Ceremony in the early 2010s, the brand is now sold in over 80 points of sales worldwide, as well as direct to consumers on justineclenquet.com. The brand has been worn by artists and celebs like Bella Hadid, Charli XCX, Jorja Smith, Rosalía, Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, and Iris Law.
Justine Clenquet grew up in Northern France, not far from Lille, where her company and atelier are now based. Justine is proud to design and produce her jewelry in France, ensuring handmade craftsmanship and excellent quality.
Just Don
Just Don
Just Don is a prominent luxury streetwear brand founded by Don C (Don Crawley), a Chicago-based designer known for his unique blend of sportswear and high-fashion aesthetics. The brand gained fame for its signature luxury sport caps crafted from premium materials like python skin, as well as its collaborations with major brands like Nike and Jordan.
Just Don's collections often feature bold colours, intricate detailing, and a mix of athletic and upscale elements. Beyond headwear, the brand has expanded into apparel, footwear, and accessories, maintaining a strong presence in the streetwear scene with limited-edition releases that appeal to fashion enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Just Cavalli
Just Cavalli
Just Cavalli is a dynamic Italian fashion brand that epitomizes bold, glamorous designs. Established by Roberto Cavalli's son, Roberto Cavalli Jr., the label embodies youthful energy and contemporary luxury. Just Cavalli merges edgy rock 'n' roll influences with high-fashion aesthetics, offering a range of clothing and accessories that appeal to the bold and adventurous.
Junya Watanabe
Junya Watanabe
Junya Watanabe is a Japanese fashion designer who originally studied under Comme des Garcons designer, Rei Kawakubo. A graduate of Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo in 1984, he began his career as a patternmaker at CDG and was soon promoted to chief designer of the Tricot line, followed by CDG Homme. He started his own line under the label, called Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons, in 1993 and began showing in Paris. As is his mentor, Watanabe is renowned for his innovative and distinctly avant-garde, technically brilliant style in his experiments with cutting-edge fabrics, original tailoring and complex draping.
Juntae kim
Juntae kim
Juntae Kim, currently Seoul-based clothing brand, was founded by designer Juntae Kim in 2021. He was born in South Korea and earned BA in Womenswear in Seoul and moved to London to pursue the BA course in menswear in London College of Fashion and pursued the MA course at Central Saint Martins in 2019.
Juntae Kim is the LVMH semi-finalist in 2023. The brand philosophy lies in “unravelling binary constructions: true beauty is not about constraining the body, but loosening it." Reinterpreting historical women’s costumes as contemporary menswear, thereby ushering in a novel genderless fashion. Juxtaposing traditional crafts and contemporary techniques, the brand also aims to modernize ancient textiles and know-how. Moreover, it takes stereotypical Asian tropes, subverts them and introduces them to diverse communities regardless of race, gender and class, in order to promote integration.