Junya Watanabe is renowned for his innovative approach to design and his ability to reinterpret classic garments through a highly conceptual lens. With his own line under the storied Japanese fashion house COMME des GARÇONS, Watanabe is known for merging tradition and experimentation, adding unexpected depth to timeless silhouettes.

For this collaboration, Merz b. Schwanen’s classic crew neck sweatshirt receives an exceptional patchwork fabric treatment — instantly transforming it into a one-of-a-kind statement piece. By combining our heritage craftsmanship with Watanabe’s distinctive aesthetic, the familiar is elevated into something strikingly new.

We are proud and honored that our collaboration with Junya Watanabe COMME des GARÇONS MAN has become an annual mainstay since 2016. Each season, he reimagines our classic styles with a fresh edge — proving that true icons can continuously evolve while staying rooted in authenticity.