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Yohji Yamamoto Y's

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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, Yamamoto launched his ready-to-wear company, Y's, in 1972, and he continues to create 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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Designer: Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Black wool asymmetrical wide trouser Y'S YOHJI YAMAMOTO
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool asymmetrical wide trouser. Pocket on both side SIZE ON TAG 2 (JP) fit M
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2010s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Y's

2000's Y's pink label by Takeshi Kosaka black wide leg ultra high rise pants
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black wide leg pants with ultra high rise and asymmetrical buckle closure designed by TAKESHI KOSAKA for Y's pink label dating to the 2000's. Very flattering fit. Japanese size '2'...
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Y's

Double breasted jacket with raw cut edge Y's
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double breasted jacket with raw cut edge made of silk and cupro. Fabric composition: 55% silk, 45% cotton. Pocket on both side. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and ...
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2010s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Y's

Jeans Yohji Yamamoto anni'90
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Jeans a gamba larga Y's Yohji Yamamoto in denim nero anni'90 Tasconi sul retro con dettagli impunture bianchi Misure: Vita 44cm Fianchi 55cm Gamba 31cm Lunghezza 100cm
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1990s Yohji Yamamoto Y's

Y's Yohji Yamamoto Black Double Breasted Jacket
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in Oakland, CA
Y's by Yohji Yamamoto black jacket. Double breasted, loose fit. Wide collar. Double front slant pockets on one side, one slant pocket on the other. Belted buttoned cuffs. Fully...
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Yohji Yamamoto Scoop Neck Tank Top
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's
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Vintage Yohji Yamamoto Y's tank top features a scoop neckline and racerback cut, both asymmetrical by design. The black and white harlequin pattern courses and changes as it flows ac...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Y's

Yohji Yamamoto Y'S Racerback Tank Top
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Soft, semi-sheer 100% cotton vintage Yohji Yamamoto Y's racerback long tank top is a sheer delight in cheerful yellow.
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Y's

Yamamoto Black Wool Top
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yamamoto - (Made in Japan) Black wool top. Size 2, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 40 cm Chest: 42 cm Sleeve length: 58 cm Length: 60 cm Co...
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Y's

Y's Yohji Yamamoto Short Brown Lace Up Jacket
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This fitted brown cotton jacket from Yohji Yamamoto Y's straps you in with a front lacing system including silver hooks.
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Y's

Y's For Men x Dainese AW2004 Protector Jacket
By Yohji Yamamoto, Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This jacket comes from Yohji’s popular collaboration with Italian motorsport wear label Dainese, in which Yohji borrowed traditional iterations of their motorcycle jackets and biker ...
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Early 2000s Yohji Yamamoto Y's

Yamamoto Black Woolen Shirt
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's, Yohji Yamamoto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yamamoto - (Made in France) Black woolen shirt. Indicated size M. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 48 cm - Chest: 56 cm - Sleeve le...
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Early 2000s French Yohji Yamamoto Y's

Y'S by Yohji Yamamoto Tank Top
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Steel blue woven cotton racerback tank top from Y'S by Yohji Yamamoto. This vintage tank is tunic length, making it a versatile piece.
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Y's

Y'S by Yohji Yamamoto Tank Top
Y'S by Yohji Yamamoto Tank Top
$236 Sale Price
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Yohji Yamamoto Y's Black Belted Raincoat
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Black cotton belted button-down raincoat from vintage Y's is lined with a 100% wool detachable lining and offers hook and eye fasteners at collar to keep you cozy when the weather wo...
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Y's

Yohji Yamamoto Seamless Top
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This vintage Y's by Yohji Yamamoto round neck tee features seamless style construction, allowing the uninterrupted flow of typed black verbiage about fashion across front and back of...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Y's

Yohji Yamamoto Seamless Top
Yohji Yamamoto Seamless Top
$354 Sale Price
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Find an extraordinary range of authentic Yohji Yamamoto Y's fashion available on 1stDibs. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Y-3 YOHJI YAMAMOTO, Pleats Please, and Jun Takahashi appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Yohji Yamamoto Y's fashion from top boutiques around the world. Yohji Yamamoto Y's fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $175 and tops out at $2,842, while the average work can sell for $474.
Questions About Yohji Yamamoto Y's
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Yohji Yamamoto, look for the designer's label on the necks of dresses and tops and the waists of bottoms. You can find images of the various labels used by the luxury maker online. To learn more about your piece, locate the series of numbers at the top of its wash tag. The first characters represent the collection of apparel, with “M” representing Y's, “H” standing for Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme and “F” denoting Yohji Yamamoto Women’s pieces. The next set of digits contains a letter code that tells you the seasons from which the garment originated. For example, an “H” usually means the Spring/Summer 2019 collection. You can find a full listing of these codes in online databases. Explore a variety of Yohji Yamamoto apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto has two very well-known brands. The first is his eponymous brand, Yohji Yamamoto, and the other brand is Y’s. In addition to his two main brands, Yamamoto’s other lines are Pour Homme, Costume d’Homme and Regulation Yohji Yamamoto. His style is often referred to as modern luxury streetwear. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Yamamoto clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Yohji Yamamoto's style is avant-garde. The legendary Japanese designer once stated, "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. Shop an assortment of Yohji Yamamoto apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    What made Yohji Yamamoto famous was his skill as a tailor and the look of his dark and disheveled, yet dapper, fashions. Yamamoto launched women’s collections in Tokyo in 1977, in Paris in 1981 and in New York in 1982. These 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. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Yohji Yamamoto apparel and accessories.

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