Yohji Yamamoto

Japan · Avant-Garde

Yohji Yamamoto is a Japanese fashion designer who established his eponymous brand in 1972, debuting in Paris in the early 1980s. Known for his avant-garde aesthetic, Yamamoto's designs often feature oversized, deconstructed silhouettes, a predominant use of black, and a focus on texture and drape. His work challenges traditional Western notions of beauty and form, emphasizing fluidity, asymmetry, and a profound intellectual approach to clothing.