Yamamoto & Yohji Products

Yohji Yamamoto's groundbreaking silhouettes and innovative design aesthetic have propelled him to the highest ranks of the international avant-garde since the early '80s. With his anti-fashion approach, Yamamoto radically transformed contemporary fashion by introducing asymmetrical and highly conceptual designs inspired by traditional Japanese kimonos. His vision offered a refreshing contrast to the power suits and brightly clad fashions of the time, prompting a reconsideration of the future direction of fashion. YAMAMOTO & YOHJI, a luxuriously bound book, explores all the major themes in his forty years of counter-fashion design, showcasing his work not only on the Yamamoto brands, but also on his brand Y's and various collaborations in architecture, movies, plays, and literature. Illustrated with photographs by Craig McDean, Inez & Vinoodh, Max Vadukul, and Nick Knight, each chapter elaborates on a specific theme – his sartorial philosophy, influential extensions into scenography, runway shows, monographic exhibitions, and costume design. Anchored by an essay or interview, these chapters offer crucial insight into the story of Yohji Yamamoto, one of the most enigmatic and iconoclastic fashion designers of our time.

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