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Yohji Yamamoto Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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
1990S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Black Sheer Paper Fiber Convertible Zip-Apart Jumpsuit
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
1990S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Black Sheer Paper Fiber Convertible Zip-Apart Jumpsuit
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1990s Yohji Yamamoto Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Yohji Yamamoto Y’s Vintage Black Wide Leg Jumpsuit Size S
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to jumpsuit is evident. Light wear to fabric finish with very small pluck to weave found at back of bodice and a number of loose threads found at side z...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Yohji Yamamoto Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Yamamoto 1990s BiasCut NotchedLapelJacket & MaxiSkirt RibbonTrimmed NavyWoolSuit
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Chicago, IL
In his classic long flared silhouette, Japanese Yohji Yamamoto skillfully designed with bias-cut draping both this navy ribbon-trimmed notched-lapel single-breasted lined jacket and ...
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

2001 YOHJI YAMAMOTO asymmetrical silk RUNWAY jacket and skirt
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, asymmetrical, silk jacket and skirt from Yohji Yamamoto exactly as seen on the runway for fall of 2000. Size '1'. Fits a US 2. Approximate measurements: Jacket: bust 32", ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Yohji Yamamoto
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Yohji Yamamoto black blazer with tails with black chiffon wrap skirt. Made in Japan Condition: Excellent labeled size 2 or Medium ( mannequin is a US size 6 )
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1990s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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 Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Yohji Yamamoto Grey Paper Bag Jumpsuit With Adjustable Straps
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Yohji Yamamoto Jumpsuit featuring crossed adjustable straps, back pockets, and pleats at the ...
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Yohji Yamamoto New S/S 2002 Strapless Harem Jumpsuit
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible strapless periwinkle blue fine knit jumpsuit from Yohji Yamamoto's 2002 collection. It is strapless and has a grey band around the top with an adjustable drawstring matching the jumpsuit (worn tied around the neck on the runway). It is fully gathered from the top down through harem...
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Men's Yohji Yamamoto navy frayed pinstriped wool suit, fw 2003
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
▪ Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme navy pant suit ▪ 100% Wool ▪ Frayed cream pinstripe design ▪ Notched lapel ▪ Button fastening ▪ Wide-leg pants ▪ Jacket: Size JP 3 / Large ▪ Pants: S...
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Early 2000s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1980S Yohji Yamamoto Black Silk Sexy Backless Halter Jumpsuit
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
1980S Yohji Yamamoto Black Silk Sexy Backless Halter Jumpsuit
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1980s Yohji Yamamoto Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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 Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1980's Yohji Yamamoto Black Wool Suit with Net Pockets
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very chic Yohji Yamamoto power suit from the 1980s. The long fitted blazer is double breasted and has black net patch pockets on the front at the hips. The pants are high waisted and...
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1980s Japanese Yohji Yamamoto Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Yohji Yamamoto Y’s Vintage Black Adjustable Cuff Trousers Size XS
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to trousers is evident. Light wear to fabric surface with a very mild washed look seen, one or two loose threads found near cuffs at the buttons and cen...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Yohji Yamamoto Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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Rare Bill Gibb Devore Silk Velvet Evening Ensemble
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Beautiful Vintage Oscar de la Renta Size 8 Hunter Green Velvet Two Piece Gown
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Christian LaCroix Velvet & Wool Evening Suit With Rhinestone Buttons, C.1990
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Yohji Yamamoto multicoloured striped chunky knitted wool jumpsuit, fw 1998
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YOHJI YAMAMOTO POUR HOMME FW 17 Size S Black Polyester Wool Flight Cape Jumpsuit
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Yohji Yamamoto Avant Garde Black Skirt & Jacket W/ Grommets Spring 2004 Runway
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Questions About Yohji Yamamoto Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
  • 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.

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