Fluence: Yohji Yamamoto's Continuance

"Yohji Yamamoto: One of a Kind" is a stunning, oversized tribute to the iconic fashion designer's distinctive aesthetic. Selected as a New York Times critics' pick for Best Art Books of 2020, this book showcases the creative genius and unparalleled style of Yohji Yamamoto, a renowned Japanese fashion designer. Through the lens of photographer Takay, this volume captures the essence of Yamamoto's iconic black designs and silhouettes in a series of previously unpublished black and white images, primarily set in Tokyo. The photographs feature some of Japan's most notable actors, musicians, and models, including Yukio Ninagawa, Daido Moriyama, Rie Miyazawa, Yoichi Ochiai, and Char, against the backdrop of 1980s Japan, marking the end of the Showa era.

The inspiration for this book took root at the beginning of Takay's career while working on a Yamamoto project. It finally came to fruition when he gained access to the Yamamoto archive, spanning 40 years of designs. For Takay, Yohji Yamamoto's work represents a powerful, avant-garde, masculine style infused with a profound Japanese sensibility and elegance. Takay, born in 1973 and based in New York, is a highly acclaimed photographer whose work has been featured in prestigious fashion publications such as Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, L'Uomo Vogue, and I-D, as well as in global advertising campaigns. His photographs have been showcased in exhibitions at renowned institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Metropolitan Museum, and the National Museum of China in Beijing.

In 2016, Takay published the monograph "Echos" and has continued to make significant contributions to the world of fashion photography. "Yohji Yamamoto: One of a Kind" serves as a testament to the enduring influence and timeless appeal of Yohji Yamamoto's designs, as captured through the masterful lens of Takay.

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