Okay, here we go. Let’s talk about that Junya Watanabe email thing I was messing around with.
So, it all started because I was trying to track down a specific Junya Watanabe piece. You know, that kind of hunt that gets you going? Anyway, I figured, why not try emailing them directly? Seemed like a long shot, but hey, you don’t ask, you don’t get, right?
First off, finding the right email address was a pain. Their official website was kinda vague. I spent a good hour just digging around, bouncing between different retailers and fashion blogs, trying to piece together a likely address. Eventually, I stumbled upon one that looked legit – something like “info@*” or “customercare@*,” I honestly can’t remember the exact one now. Point is, it took some serious sleuthing.
Next, I had to craft the email. I didn’t want to come across as some random dude fanboying all over the place. I tried to be professional, but still convey my genuine interest. Something along the lines of:
- “Dear Junya Watanabe Team,”
- “I am writing to inquire about a specific piece from your [Season] collection…”
- “I have been a long-time admirer of Mr. Watanabe’s work and appreciate the innovative designs…” (a little flattery never hurts, right?)
- “I would be grateful if you could provide any information on its availability or potential stockists.”
- “Thank you for your time and consideration.”
I made sure to include the item’s name (if I knew it), the season it was from, and even attached a picture I found online. Gotta make it as easy as possible for them to help me out, you know?
Okay, so I hit send and then… nothing. Days went by. A week. I figured it was a lost cause. Probably ended up in some spam filter or ignored by an intern. I almost forgot about it completely.
Then, out of the blue, I got a reply! It wasn’t directly from Junya Watanabe himself, obviously, but from someone on their team. They couldn’t provide the exact piece I was looking for, BUT (and this is a big but), they directed me to a specific retailer in Japan that MIGHT have it. They even gave me a contact person’s name and email. Score!
I immediately emailed the contact at the Japanese retailer. Thankfully, they spoke English well enough. Turns out, they DID have something similar in stock, although not the exact model I wanted. Close enough though! We went back and forth a few times about sizing and shipping, and eventually, I pulled the trigger and bought it.
The whole process was way more involved than I initially thought. But hey, it was worth it in the end. I learned that persistence (and a little bit of luck) can actually pay off. Also, don’t be afraid to just reach out and ask! The worst they can say is no (or just ignore you, haha).
So yeah, that’s the story of my Junya Watanabe email adventure. Long story short: find the right email, be polite and specific, and don’t give up hope too easily. Good luck if you’re trying something similar!
