Yohji Collection
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Shoes
1980s Japanese Blazers
Early 2000s Japanese Collars
Early 2000s Japanese Day Dresses
1990s Japanese Cardigans
Early 2000s Japanese Jumpsuits
21st Century and Contemporary Blouses and Tops
1990s Blazers
Early 2000s Japanese Coats and Outerwear
1990s Japanese Modern Historical Memorabilia
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blazers
21st Century and Contemporary Jackets
21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
1980s Jumpsuits
21st Century and Contemporary Blouses and Tops
Early 2000s Japanese Coats
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese A-Line Skirts
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese A-Line Skirts
Early 2000s Japanese Jackets
2010s Hats
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Wide Leg Pants
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pants
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese A-Line Skirts
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Collars
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Jumpsuits
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Scarves
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Wide Leg Pants
1990s French Coats
1990s Japanese Skirt Suits
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
Paper
Late 20th Century Japanese Pants
Late 20th Century Japanese Wide Leg Pants
20th Century Japanese Blouses
1980s Skirt Suits
Late 20th Century Japanese Jumpers
Late 20th Century Japanese Skirts
Early 2000s Japanese Double-Breasted Jackets
1990s Japanese Coats
1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns
Early 2000s Japanese Coats and Outerwear
Early 2000s Japanese Pullovers
Early 2000s Japanese Coats and Outerwear
1980s Japanese Coats and Outerwear
1990s Cardigans
Late 20th Century Japanese Jackets
Late 20th Century Japanese Skirts
1980s Japanese Blazers
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Skirts
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Skirts
2010s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns
Early 2000s Jackets
1990s Pullovers
Early 2000s Japanese Blouses
1990s Jackets
Early 2000s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses
2010s Pullovers
2010s Coats
1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns
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Yohji Collection For Sale on 1stDibs
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Yohji Yamamoto for sale on 1stDibs
The avant-garde Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto has said, “dirty is good.” These three words capture the eccentric designer’s love of a dark and disheveled — yet dapper — look. A master tailor with a distinctive style, he creates everything from coats and jackets to day dresses and evening gowns.
Yamamoto was born to a World War II widow in 1943. By the time he was 26, he had a law degree from Keio University and a fashion degree from Bunka Fashion College. In 1969, he won two Japanese fashion awards — the Endo Award and the Soen Award — which included a round-trip ticket to Paris.
It was in the French capital that Yamamoto realized the fashion world was changing. A casual aesthetic was replacing formal and classical sensibilities. He soon set up his first label — Y’s — and embarked upon designing heavy-duty sportswear.
Yamamoto launched women’s collections in 1977 in Tokyo, in 1981 in Paris and in 1982 in New York. Their pieces loosened the traditional female clothing silhouette in favor of shapes more typical of menswear: simple cuts, minimal details and generous proportions. In 1983, the New York Times wrote, “Yohji Yamamoto may stand barely five feet tall, but his effect on world fashion in the last two years has been enormous.”
In 1984, he made his first foray into men’s fashion under the Yohji Yamamoto label. In 1994, he was awarded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture and, in 2002, he became the creative director of Adidas’s Y-3.
Yamamoto’s fashion has been the subject of exhibitions around the world, including “May I help you” in 2002 at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris, “Correspondences” in 2005 at the Gallery of Modern Art in Florence, Italy, and “Painting and Weaving Opportunity” in 2017 at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery. In 2017, he received the DFA Lifetime Achievement Award.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Yohji Yamamoto clothing, accessories, handbags and more.
Finding the Right clothing for You
From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement.
For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal.
Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.
Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing.
Build your collection of covetable and iconic vintage garments by shopping on 1stDibs. No matter where you roam, our diverse apparel and accessories will keep you covered in the hottest styles and comfiest black hoodie imaginable.