Junichi Abe, the founder of Kolor, trained under the legendary Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo at COMME des GARÇONS and was part of Junya Watanabe's team before establishing his own brand in 2004. Over the years, he has brought his work to Paris, elevating Japanese fashion culture to the international runway. Abe is known for his meticulous attention to detail, using soft, lightweight fabrics and traditional Japanese tie-dye prints. He excels at creating a sense of beauty through the juxtaposition of diverse materials, establishing a unique design aesthetic that has garnered admiration from fashion figures, including the stylish Nick Wooster. More focused on the wearer's experience than on any singular design theme, Abe possesses a humble and refined spirit beneath his understated exterior. He crafts a beautiful narrative for Kolor season after season, matching the rhythm of his designs with a profound sensibility.