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Yohji Yamamoto

Japanese, b. 1943

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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Designer: Yohji Yamamoto
1980's YOHJI YAMAMOTO tan ultra wide leg pants
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Wide-leg tropical weight wool trousers from the 1980's designed by Yohji Yamamoto, cleverly cut to resemble a skirt when worn. Designed with soft pleats at the waist for volume and m...
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1980s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO grey yellow striped rayon linen button waist wide pants M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO grey yellow striped rayon linen button waist wide pants M Reference: PRWU/A00099 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Rayon, Linen Color: Beige Pattern: Striped Closure: Bu...
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2010s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Silver Metallic Spray Paint Jacket
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Oakland, CA
This is an open-front Yohji Yamamoto jacket in a metallic silver color. It has an unevenness and "distressing" that gives it a spray painted look. While it first glance this looks li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

1990S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Brown Jersey Long Sleeve Layered Maxi Dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
1990S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Brown Jersey Long Sleeve Layered Maxi Dress
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1990s Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto, Grey maxi trench coat
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Yohji Yamamoto, Grey maxi trench coat. The item is in very good condition. • CONDITION: very good condition • SIZE: 3 - M • MEASUREMENTS: length 135 cm, width 47 cm, waist 43 cm...
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Early 2000s Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO rare 1995 shibori dyed green black deconstructed dress S
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO rare 1995 shibori dyed green black deconstructed dress S Reference: PYCN/A00062 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Designer: Yohji Yamamoto Collection: 1995 Material: Cotton Color:...
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2010s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto dress Winter 2012
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YAMAMOTO - (Made in Japan) Sleeveless pleated red wool dress. Size 2 indicated, it fits a 40FR/42FR. 2012 Fall-Winter Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: ...
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2010s Yohji Yamamoto

Yamamoto Men's White Cotton Trenchcoat
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YAMAMOTO - (Made in Japan) White cotton trenchcoat enhanced with black paint sprays creating a leave effect, and with a large notched collar, double row of buttons, long sleeves, sho...
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO cream beige 100% wool rolled edge wide sleeve sweater M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO cream beige 100% wool rolled edge wide sleeve sweater M Reference: AEMA/A00063 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Designer: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Wool Color: Cream Pattern: Soli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Scoop Neck Tank Top
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Form-fitted asymmetrical scoop neck vintage Y's tank is 100% cotton with a black and white printed design.
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto 1998 Multi Color Stripe Oversize Maxi Sweater
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Yohji Yamamoto oversized mohair sweater featuring an open neckline, snap front, bold stripes, easy body and 3/4 length. * Yohji Y...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Iconic Yohji Yamamoto Signature Embroidered "Tiger" Bold Red Snap-Front Jacket
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Yohji Yamamoto Iconic signature hand-embroidered "Tiger" on the back of this bold red cotton-blend snap-front jacket has black ribbed cuffs, collar and waistband. The width of...
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1970s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Double Breasted Trenchcoat Dress with Pleated Wool Skirt
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic convertible trench coat/ dress is another beauty from Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto. Like many of Yamamoto's pieces, this is an imaginatively flexible piece. Both b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yohji Yamamoto

rare Y'S YOHJI YAMAMOTO red white hand stitched asymmetric harem pants JP2 M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare Y'S YOHJI YAMAMOTO red white hand stitched asymmetric harem pants JP2 M Reference: CAWG/A00290 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Collection: Y'S Material: Nylon Color: Black, Multicolour Pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Sheer Top - '00s
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Milano, IT
From the Spring Summer 2003 collection by Yohji Yamamoto. Sheer white top with high neck, short sleeves. The delicate mesh fabric highlights the watercolor embossed frogs. Remarks:...
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Early 2000s Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto black silk skirt suit with voluminous padded cuffs, fw 2003
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
▪ Yohji Yamamoto black silk suit skirt ▪ Single-breasted jacket ▪ Detachable voluminous padded cuffs ▪ Ankle-length skirt with back kick split ▪ SI...
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto x Adidas Y-3 Black Bubble Hoodie, 2000s
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese master-tailor Yohji Yamamoto's collaboration with Adidas blended engaging form with active-wear. Y-3 debuted in 2003. This black bubble dress can be worn as an oversized tee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto men's black rayon 'Smiley Face' shirt, fw 1991
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
Yohji Yamamoto Homme rare black rayon shirt ▪ Fall-Winter 1991 ▪ Appliquéd yellow smiley face ▪ Loose fit ▪ Classic collar ▪ Size Medium ▪ Mad...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yamamoto Cotton and Mohair Unstructured Dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yamamoto -(Made in Japan) Cotton and mohair unstructured dress. Size 1, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Length without straps: 100 cm Condition: Very good condi...
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

1986 YOHJI YAMAMOTO black coat with embroidered detail
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black wool coat with embroidered detail at arm and side designed by Yohji Yamamoto dating to 1986 as seen on the runway. Embroidery says 'DEFILE AUTOME HIVER 86 YOHJI YAMA...
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1980s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

1990S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Black Wool Blend Asymmetrical Maxi Skirt
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
1990S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Black Wool Blend Asymmetrical Maxi Skirt
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1990s Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO Y's brown wool mohair single breast long boxy coat JP3 L
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Y's brown wool mohair single breast long boxy coat JP3 L Reference: PRWU/A00014 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Collection: Y's Material: Wood, Mohair Color: Brown Pattern: Soli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yoshi Yamamoto Asymmetric Maxi Skirt
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully asymmetrical cut maxi skirt has a asymmetric invisible zipper measuring 10". The total length measures 44", waist is 31", hips are 50". 100% silk, sized 44/Italy...
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1980s Italian Yohji Yamamoto

Vintage Yohji Yamamoto Red Plaid Jumper Dress 2003
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yohji Yamamoto red and black wool plaid knee-length jumper dress with adjustable straps. Collection 2003. Excellent Vintage Condition. Size Small
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yoshi Yamamoto Black "Graffiti" Low-Waisted Stretch Maxi Skirt
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Yoshi Yamamoto black "Graffiti" low-waisted stretch maxi skirt has a waistband measuring 4 5/8" in width. The waist is 26", hips are 41", hem is 42", to...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO Vintage black armhole cutout padded kimono overcoat S
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Vintage black armhole cutout padded kimono overcoat S Reference: PYCN/A00094 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Nylon Color: Black Pattern: Solid Lining: Black Fabric Ext...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO grey notched peak lapel A-line wide cut coat JP1 S
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO grey notched peak lapel A-line wide cut coat JP1 S Reference: TGAS/D00573 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Designer: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Rayon, Blend Color: Grey Pattern: Pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto red wool hooded knitted maxi dress, c. 1990s
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
c. 1990s
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO Vintage black wool blend belted long line winter coat JP3 L
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Vintage black wool blend belted long line winter coat JP3 L Reference: PRWU/A00005 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Collection: POUR HOMME Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black Patt...
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2010s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Zip Up Jacket w/Wings Print at Back Ca. 2002
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Studio City, CA
Yohji Yamamoto blue zip up jacket with ties at the interior bottom to cinch waist and a pair of wings in white, red, orange, yellow and purple printed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yamamoto men black jacket
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YAMAMOTO - (Made in Japan) Black wool men jacket. Size M. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 47 cm - Chest: 49 cm - Sleeve length: 58 cm - Length: 85 cm SK...
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Early 2000s Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Black Long Sleeve Silk Quilted Jacket and Skirt Set
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Yohji Yamamoto Black Silk quilted jacket with maxi skirt. Jacket lined in wool. Very Elegant and understated set. Perfect for evening cocktail event for winter. Skirt has ...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO black heavy cotton flared midi skirt JP2 M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO black heavy cotton flared midi skirt JP2 M Reference: AEMA/A00107 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Designer: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO stone grey wooly pocketed zip up boxy coat M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO stone grey wooly pocketed zip up boxy coat M Reference: PRWU/A00009 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Feels like wool Color: Stone Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Made in: J...
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2010s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO 2012 Runway metal ring halter top transformable bag Very Rare
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO 2012 Runway metal ring halter top transformable bag Very Rare Reference: CRTI/A00586 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Designer: Yohji Yamamoto Collection: 2002 - Runway Color: Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yoshi Yamamoto Black Wide-Leg Trousers
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Yoshi Yamamoto black wool wide-leg trousers is size medium/Japan. The waist measures 28", waistband is 1 1/2" in width, hips are 40&q...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

2002 YOHJI YAMAMOTO distressed black denim and silk RUNWAY dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dramatic, denim dress from Yohji Yamamoto dating to the fall of 2002 exactly as seen on the runway. Made of dark grey/faded black distressed cotton denim with silk/cashmere inserts. ...
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO 100% silk grey beige abstract print relaxed shirt JP2 M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO 100% silk grey beige abstract print relaxed shirt JP2 M Reference: TGAS/E00165 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Silk Color: Grey, Be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Y's Red Label White Skeleton Print Jacket
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Yohji Yamamoto Y's Red Label white cotton long jacket featuring an all over X-ray style skeleton print, buttons at the wrists and a single front button...
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto black wool pleated evening cape, c. 1990
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
Yohji Yamamoto black wool pleated evening cape c. 1990
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

1980's YOHJI YAMAMOTO slinky black knit skirt with flap pockets
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, slinky knit skirt with contrasting waistband and flap pockets at rear designed by Yohji Yamamoto dating to the 1980's. Skirt has a very flattering fit. Labeled a Japanese ...
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1980s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Trousers 2006
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YOHJI YAMAMOTO - (Made in Japan) Oversize anthracite flecked woolen trousers with a checked pattern. Size 1 indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. 2006 Fall-Winter Collection. Condition: V...
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO black wool blend handstitched detail long blazer coat S
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO black wool blend handstitched detail long blazer coat S Reference: PRWU/A00130 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black, Cream Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
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2010s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto deconstructed dark navy jacket
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Yohji Yamamoto deconstructed dark-navy jacket have open-wide slits on the cuffs and also on the sides hand-stitched and covered with navy silk-cord. The cu...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Y-3 Adidas Yoshji Yamamoto Bold Tangerine Down-Filled Men's Hooded Vest
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Yoshji Yamamoto wonderfully bold tangerine men's zippered down-filled vest has a removable zippered hood. The hood is accented with two snaps in front to use when needed. Th...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO, Shibori dyed oversize wool shawl, midnight blue and black, 1980s
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Kingston, NY
YOHJI YAMAMOTO, Shibori dyed oversize wool shawl, midnight blue and black, circa 1980s. Light wool, oversized body wrap in excellent condition. Private collector was a gallerist at ...
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1980s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO Y's greyish blue wool blend pleated tapered pants JP4 XL
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Y's greyish blue wool blend pleated tapered pants JP4 XL Reference: PRWU/A00085 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Collection: Y's Material: Wool, Blend Color: Blue Pattern: Solid ...
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2010s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Wool coat size M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
100% Wool Black color Buttons closure Shoulder / hem length cm 85 (33,4 inches) Shoulders cm 42 (16,5 inches)
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2010s Italian Yohji Yamamoto

Vintage Yohji Yamamoto black wool coat dress with cape
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1990s Yohji Yamomoto black wool coat with attached leather cape with 2 large pockets. Coat can be belted and worn as mini coat dress . Vintage Gucci Belt...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Steel Gray & Multi-Pocket Apron Trouser
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Yohji Yamamoto's wonderfully detailed steel gray trouser has multi pockets in both front & back. The front has two set-in pockets on the sides under two patch pockets finish...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO grey blue 100% wool checked boxy jacket coat JP3 L
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO grey blue 100% wool checked boxy jacket coat JP3 L Reference: PRWU/A00031 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Collection: POUR HOMME Material: Wool Color: Grey, Blue Pattern: Checke...
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2010s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Rare Early Tweed Jacket
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare Yohji Yamamoto Tweed Jacket from one of his earliest collections presented in Paris in the early 1980's. Cut as an oversized mens jacket but detailed through a Japanese lens. Extended shoulders cut wide with no pads taper to the hip. The lapels are cut to protrude and jut forward at double breasted closure. The double vented back is cut higher and tapers down in the front. Exaggerated thick herringbone tweed textile is also subtly subversive. Jacket can be worn by men as well and looks amazing. Label was removed in the period. Reference photo shows jacket...
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1980s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO navy 100% wool pleated front tapered wide trouser pants S
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO navy 100% wool pleated front tapered wide trouser pants S Reference: PRWU/A00115 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Wool Color: Navy Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Fly Extra...
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2010s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO Y's dark brown wool cotton blend wide pants JP4 XL
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Y's dark brown wool cotton blend wide pants JP4 XL Reference: PRWU/A00117 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Collection: Y's Material: Wood, Cotton, Blend Color: Brown Pattern: Sol...
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2010s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO black cotton pinstripe pleated front wide tapered pants S
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO black cotton pinstripe pleated front wide tapered pants S Reference: PRWU/A00091 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern: Pinstriped Closure: Zip F...
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2010s French Yohji Yamamoto

Men's Yohji Yamamoto grey wool and silk polkadot evening robe, fw 2009
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
▪ Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme charcoal grey evening robe ▪ 80% Wool, 20% Silk ▪ Snap button closures ▪ Polkadot belt and pockets ▪ 100% Silk lining ▪ J...
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Early 2000s Yohji Yamamoto

YOHJI YAMAMOTO Y's black 100% wool pleated front wide tapered pants M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Y's black 100% wool pleated front wide tapered pants M Reference: PRWU/A00098 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Collection: Y's Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure:...
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2010s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto "Elton John Around the World" Men's Denim Jeans
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Yohji Yamamoto's "Elton John Around the World" lot XXX, men's denim 5-pocket denim jeans is detailed with his signature "Yohji Yamamoto" label on the back pocket and detailed top-sti...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Vintage Yohji Yamamoto 52 4203 1990's Made in Japan Sunglasses
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Cult Designer Yohji Yamamto Signed This Ultra Chic Pair Of Gold And Dark Brown Sunglasses. Medium Brown Lenses. Superior Quality And Design. This Item Show Minor Sign Of Wear ...
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1980s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

Y'S YOHJI YAMAMOTO wool black insert panels white topstitch tapered pants JP2 M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Y'S YOHJI YAMAMOTO wool black insert panels white topstitch tapered pants JP2 M Reference: CAWG/A00287 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Collection: Y'S Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: Soli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Yohji Yamamoto

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Find an extraordinary range of authentic Yohji Yamamoto fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of purple, red, blue and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Junya Watanabe, Rei Kawakubo, and Comme des Garçons appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Yohji Yamamoto fashion from top boutiques around the world. Yohji Yamamoto fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $120 and tops out at $16,052, while the average work can sell for $817.
Questions About Yohji Yamamoto
  • 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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