Technical Patchwork Jacket AW2002

Junya Watanabe's AW2002 collection combined technical outdoor fabrics — Gore-Tex, reflective materials, ripstop nylon — with deconstruction and patchwork to create garments that were simultaneously high-performance and conceptual. Watanabe's particular genius is his ability to take the vocabulary of workwear, sportswear, and technical clothing and transform it through the lens of avant-garde fashion. The patchwork jackets from this collection are foundational to the luxury streetwear aesthetic. Value: $2,000–$7,000.