Pleated midi skirt
A strict black pleated skirt that turns motion into the entire point.
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Story & heritage
For all the discussion around Junya Watanabe’s conceptual side, one of his enduring strengths is making clothes that can still be lived in. Mytheresa frames the label as avant-garde but practical, and this pleated midi skirt sits squarely in that tradition: a familiar wardrobe basic sharpened through proportion, fabrication, and movement rather than spectacle.
It is an icon in the quieter Junya sense. There is no logo and no obvious trick, only a silhouette that becomes more interesting the longer you wear it. The skirt’s severity from the front and softness in motion embody the balance that keeps Watanabe’s work collectible rather than merely eccentric.
Materials & craft
The skirt is listed as 100% polyester, made in Japan, with a pleated construction and elasticated waistband. Those facts matter: polyester holds the pleat line cleanly, while the elastic waist keeps the garment easy and practical instead of ceremonial. The entire design depends on that tension between utility and polish.
There is very little visual noise here. The pleats run uninterrupted through the length, the waist is kept neat, and the black colour allows the structure to do all the talking.
How to choose & style
Wear it with a crisp white shirt if you want to emphasize the designer’s love of classic pieces altered only slightly off-center. A fitted knit or tucked tee also works. The skirt likes clean vertical lines and confident shoes — boots in cold weather, flat sandals or low heels in warmer months.
Its strength is rhythm rather than volume, so avoid bulky layers that stop the pleats from moving. Let the hem swing; that is where the elegance lives.
