Yohji Yamamoto
Black clothing.
One of the greats.
Has been at the head of his mainlines for over 40 years and still manages to create collections that feel fresh without deviating too far from the brand’s identity.
Spring 2024
https://youtu.be/jJk6Pau_5E8?si=gQ_SfH-suRwm37oO
Yohji Yamamoto
YouTube
YOHJI YAMAMOTO pour homme S/S2024 - Livestream Version
Thursday, June 22nd 2023 at 5:30pm (Paris time UTC+2)
Staged by Yohji Yamamoto Team
Lighting and scenography by TAKAY
Hair styling and make-up by Odile Gilbert
Music by Jiro Amimoto
Footage filmed, produced and edited by HYPERMODE
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i need one of his aw91 6.1 leather jackets
but im broke 😭
Definitely iconic. I wish the wool jackets came with prints like the leathers did
The 🐐
my vibe today
Big time grail came in today.
Original 14S/S Karasu Pants
HG-P10-100
So stoked to have these in both 100 Gabardine Wool and in a Size 3! I think Gaba has only been offered again in 19S/S and it seems the most common offerings are in Rayon or Tencel
what derbies are those tho
dead company Wings + Horns
2009AW "One Mile Wear"
https://www.yohjiyamamoto.co.jp/en/collection/homme/autumn-winter-2009-2010-yyh/
Yohji wanted to create a collection that his customers could wear at home to lounge in and also feel comfortable completing short errands in; errands within a one mile radius.
The concept feels redundant now with the global acceptance of athleisure but it's one of the more fun collections from the brand.
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Yohji Yamamoto (ヨウジヤマモト) Official Site
AUTUMN / WINTER 2009-2010 | Yohji Yamamoto Official Site
Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME A men's brand that maximizes the worldview of designer Yoji Yamamoto in clothing creations. Presented in the Paris Collection since 1984. Yamamoto's idea of a man is tied to social norms...
Bathrobe/coat hybrids and slippers were seen on the runway. Never actually seen these slippers for sale on the secondary market though.
two piece sets inspired by pyjamas. not my favourite but fits the theme.
one of the coolest items on the runway. the diamond stitch is reminiscent of quilted blankets; Yohji really leaned hard into the bedroom references.
reversible jackets and coats could tell a story of someone urgently leaving the house and throwing on whatever he can without thinking. idk maybe i'm reaching here
speaking of the coats, they are the most sought after items from this collection. Bright colours are a rarity with YY, but the lining is what makes these coats special. It's made of 100% silk with animal motifs which are hand painted in a traditional Japanese technique called "Yuzen"
the new WaPo interview is a really fun read
the typa shit i'm on
The partnership between YY and New Era hit its 10th year in 2023 and I’ve wanted to handle some of the clothing for quite a while. There are many signs of it being purely a cash grab, but I’m a YY enthusiast(?) so I feel like it’s important to have first-hand experience in the product.
The thing about NE x YY stuff is that it holds its value pretty well on the used market, so it took quite a while to finally purchase what I wanted at a decent price.
I was looking for an everyday jacket for winter and had my eyes set on the Wool Coach Jacket from 22AW. 66,000yen at retail is expensiveeeee and it sells for around 35-40,000 in the used market, at this price range you can find some really great mainline pieces so it’s a hard sell. If you were interested in it stateside it was over $600USD from SSENSE.
So, what is it like? It’s….okay…?
The twill wool shell is pretty nice and doesn’t feel cheap, lining is filled (thermolite?) and I like the ribbed details on the inside of the cuffs and at the collar. The jacket is sturdy and feels well made but if the brand thinks they can justify the price based on a back print and a patch logo of that famous, cringey quote then they’re kidding themselves.
ニューエラオンラインストア
コーチジャケット Yohji Yamamoto FW22 ハンドペイントロゴ ブラック
NEW ERAとYohji Yamamotoの2022年秋冬コラボレーションコレクション。キーモチーフとして、山本耀司が〈Black〉について語った言葉を記した織ネームと、山本耀司の手描きによる、Yohji Yamamotoパリオフィスの住所をフィーチャーしています。 「ニューエラ」の象徴的なマテリアルであるウール生地を採用した中綿入りの[Wool Coach Jacket]。 左胸に山本耀司が〈Black〉について語った言葉を記した織ネームと、シグネチャーロゴの刺繍をデザイン。背中にはYohji Yamamoto Homme 2017年春夏コレクションでフィーチャーされた、山本耀司の手描きによる、Yohji Yamamotoパリオ
I wanted to give this piece the benefit of the doubt, maybe there’s more that goes into the design process and it could be like when Y-3 tweaks an existing Adidas model? The only New Era coach jackets I could find were flimsy nylon ones. Turns out I was looking in the wrong market and New Era Japan actually offered this jacket years ago. The cut, fabric, and ribbing details are all the same.
But it gets worse! I was searching on the New Era Japan website and found the exact same jacket was used for a collaboration with THE SOLOIST…..and they only charged ¥35,000 at retail
ニューエラオンラインストア
ウール コーチジャケット TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist. SS24 ブラック
日本を代表するファッションブランドのひとつTAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist.と「ニューエラ」のコラボレーションシリーズ。今季はブラック×クラウドをキーカラーにI AM THE SOLOIST.ロゴをフィーチャーしたコットンTシャツです。 ※おひとり様1点までのご購入制限とさせていただきます。 ※EC限定商品のため、NEW ERA STOREでの取扱はございません。
Price hikes on regular ass pieces are nothing new and I know most of us here aren’t actually surprised by this but I want to be critical towards YY as often as I can because their pricing is extortionate at times. It’s made worse because the brand is so hush-hush about the manufacturing process, design process, their workforce, etc. maybe I’m expecting too much but I want to know more about what goes into the creation of a garment when you’re asking me to spend 1000 on pants, 3000 on a blazer or 600 on a coach jacket with some print on it.