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.
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Yohji Yamamoto Black Cotton Beret Hat Size 1 Made in Japan
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YOHJI YAMAMOTO - (Made in Japan) Black cotton beret-style hat. Size 1 Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumference: 55 cm SKU:CHP152
Yohji Yamamoto hat 'beret'
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YOHJI YAMAMOTO - (Made in Japan) White transparent fabric beret-style hat enhanced with black and white embroidery. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Head circumference: 5...
$660Sale Price|25% Off
YOHJI YAMAMOTO 1980's Vintage black coated raffia curled brim fedora hat 58cm
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO 1980's Vintage black coated raffia curled brim fedora hat 58cm Reference: CRTI/A00652 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Designer: Yohji Yamamoto Collection: 1980s Material: Raffi...
Chrome Hearts Black Gold Grill Canvas Hat
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chrome Hearts Black Gold Grill Canvas Hat is in pristine unworn condition. Edgy black canvas trucker style hat with red lipped mouth and gold tooth grill. PBF 14048
$2,240Sale Price|41% Off
Vivienne Westwood velvet 'Harris Tweed' collection, Autumn-Winter 1987-88
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Vivienne Westwood black velvet crown with brown faux fur band.
HERMES black grained leather CAP Hat 57
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier cap is crafted in black grained calfskin leather. It features a relaxed, slouchy crown paired with a structured visor for a chic, mod...
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Verheyen London Aurora Quilted Hood Hat with Tie Separate Piece
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Aurora Quilted Hood Hat with Tie Separate Piece Handmade in Italy by expert artisans, this hood is made with 100% Nylon which is lightweight and water repellent. Thi...
HERMES black cashmere FUNKY LEATHER TRIM FEDORA Hat 58
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Funky fedora hat in black cashmere (100%) featuring a tonal deerskin band and a subtly quilted brim that adds structure and modern edge. Finished with an acetat...
MAISON MICHEL black wool felt KIKI Hat L
By Maison Michel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Maison Michel Kiki hat in black wool felt (100%) with dark brown and ivory grosgrain ribbon. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measurements Tag Size L Insi...
GUCCI black GG DENIM & LEATHER BUCKET Hat S
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci bucket hat in black and white GG Denim cotton (100% - please note the content tag is missing) offers a contemporary take on the iconic monogram design. Feat...
CHANEL blue & white cotton 2018 HAMBURG STRIPED SAILOR Hat S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2018 Métiers d'Art Hamburg Collection striped sailor hat in navy and gray wool (70%) and black PVC cap (30%). Lined in black quilted cotton (50%), polyamide (27...
Beautiful 1970s Navy Felt Vintage Hat
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
Beautiful 1970s Navy Felt Vintage Beautiful 1970s Vintage Hat. Blue felt with feature white vinyl ribbon and bow. Interior finished with petersham ribbon...
CHRISTIAN DIOR navy blue TEDDY-D LARGE BRIM VEIL BUCKET Hat 57
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Teddy-D Large Brim bucket hat is crafted from a blend of navy blue polyester (53%), cotton (42%), and polyurethane (5%), and features a delicate ve...
$244Sale Price|34% Off
Verheyen London Unisex Black Quilted Hood with Tie, Handmade in Italy
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Aurora Quilted Hood with Tie Handmade in Italy by expert artisans, this hood is made with 100% Nylon which is lightweight and water repellent. This luxury item is a...
GUCCI navy blue cream gold wool GG LAMÉ Knit Beanie Hat
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci knit beanie is crafted from a blend of blue and cream striped wool (88%), viscose (8%), and metallised fiber (4%). It features a gold lamé GG logo and rib-k...
Yohji Yamamoto hat
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YOHJI YAMAMOTO - (Made in Japan) Asymmetrical black straw hat. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Head circumference: 55 cm SKU:CHP48
Yohji Yamamoto black hat
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YOHJI YAMAMOTO - (Made in Japan) Cotton free-form hat. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Size 2 SKU:CHP156
Yohji Yamamoto beret hat
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YOHJI YAMAMOTO - (Made in Japan) Black cotton beret-style hat. Size 1 Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumference: 55 cm SKU:CHP152
Yohji Yamamoto kepi hat
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YOHJI YAMAMOTO - (Made in Japan) Black tulle and cotton kepi-style hat. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumference: about 54 cm SKU:CHP150
Yohji Yamamoto Black Wool Pom Pom Knit Hat
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to hat is evident. Minimal wear with overall light pilling on this used Yohji Yamamoto designer resale item. Details Black Wool ...
Yohji Yamamoto Wide Brim Oversized Runway Hat, ss 1988
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Yohji Yamamoto Runway Hat ▪ Spring-Summer 1988 ▪ Woven raffia in black, blue, turquoise, and cream shades ▪ Extra-wide floppy brim, measuring up...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO military green wool short beak oversized draped beanie hat
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO military green wool short beak oversized draped beanie hat Reference: CRTI/A00278 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Designer: Yohji Yamamoto Model: Beanie hat Material: Others Col...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO 1980's Vintage black wool apostolnik wimple headscarf nurse hat
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO 1980's Vintage black wool apostolnik wimple headscarf nurse hat Reference: CRTI/A00653 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Designer: Yohji Yama...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO 1990's Vintage black heavy boiled wool pinched top beanie cap
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO 1990's Vintage black heavy boiled wool pinched top beanie cap Reference: CRTI/A00656 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Wool Color:...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO 1980's Vintage black coated raffia curled brim fedora hat 58cm
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO 1980's Vintage black coated raffia curled brim fedora hat 58cm Reference: CRTI/A00652 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Designer: Yohji Yamam...
auth YOHJI YAMAMOTO black RABBIT FUR Hat 58
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Yohji Yamamoto hat in black rabbit fur with asymmetrical brim. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Inside Circumference 57....
YOHJI YAMAMOTO military green wool short beak oversized draped beanie hat
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO military green wool short beak oversized draped beanie hat Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Designer: Yohji Yamamoto Model Name / Style: Beanie hat Material: Other; composition l...