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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Yohji Yamamoto clothing, accessories, handbags and more.
Yohji Yamamoto Off White Asymmetrical Sweater 2005
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to present a Yohji Yamamoto off-white asymmetrical knit sweater, an understated yet sculptural example of the designer’s enduring approach to deconstruction a...
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...
Yohji Yamamoto Black Cable Knit Sweater W High Collar 1999-00
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Yohji Yamamoto black cable knit sweater from 1999-00, featuring a raised collar, textured details, long sleeves, and a slim fit. Yohji Ya...
Yohji Yamamoto brown knitted wool oversized cardigan and sweater, fw 1984
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
Yohji Yamamoto brown knitted wool oversized cardigan and turtleneck sweater. Fall-Winter 1984
Y's By Yohji Yamamoto Black Shaved Wool Cardigan W Saefty Pin 2001
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's, Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Y’s by Yohji Yamamoto black shaved wool cardigan with safety pin from the Fall/Winter 2001 collection. Crafted in textured shaved wool, thi...
Yohji Yamamoto Y’s Men Jumper Turtleneck Top Size 3 - Medium
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Kaunas, LT
Check my other listings. Have many more designer clothes for sale. Open to any offers. Item for sale is 100% genuine Yohji Yamamoto Y’s Turtleneck, SE5 Color: white (An actual color ...
Y’s By Yohji Yamamoto Army Green Ribbed High Neck Sweater With Ruffle 2003
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's, Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and quietly experimental knit from Y’s by Yohji Yamamoto, this army green ribbed sweater dates to 2003 and reflects the label’s refined approach to texture, asymmetry, and...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Size L Cream Black Wool Contrast Trim Cardigan
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Francisco, CA
YOHJI YAMAMOTO cardigan in a cream wool chunky knit featuring a contrasting black trim, two pockets, and single quilt pin closure. Made in Japan.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate pi...
Yoshi Yamamoto Men's Pour Homme Dark Navy Button Front Sweater
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Yoshi Yamamoto men's pour homme dark navy three-button front sweater is accented with two front patch pockets. The shoulders measures 21", the front lengt...
Y’s By Yohji Yamamoto Black Snap Front Sleeveless Cocoon Sweater 2004-05
By Yohji Yamamoto, Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural and quietly dramatic knit from Y’s by Yohji Yamamoto, this black sleeveless cocoon sweater dates to the 2004–05 season and exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to...
Yohji Yamamoto navy and black knitted wool oversized sweater, fw 1984
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
▪ Yohji Yamamoto navy and black knitted sweater ▪ 90% Wool, 5% Cotton, 5% Polyurethane ▪ Extremely oversized fit ▪ Labelled size medium ▪ Fall-Winter 1984
$304Sale Price|20% Off
Y's by Yohji Yamamoto Dark Navy Wool Long Sweater/Dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Y's by Yohji Yamamoto dark navy wool long sweater. It can be also worn as a dress. - Black seaming round neckline and hem. - Buttons closure. - Black ribbed cuff when roll u...
1990S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Brown Wool Knit Long Sleeve Cardigan
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
1990S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Brown Wool Knit Long Sleeve Cardigan
Yohji Yamamoto Wool Sweater - '00s
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Yohji Yamamoto Wool Sweater features a high neck design and raglan sleeves for an effortless look. Made of 100% wool in black, it provides both warmth and style. The back zipper...
Yohji Yamamoto, wool vest with extra high collar.
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Yohji Yamamoto, wool vest with extra high collar. This piece is in good condition. Features two mini pockets on the front. • CONDITION: good condition • SIZE: M • MEASUREMENTS: le...
CALVIN KLEIN Size XL Black Merino Wool Knit V-Neck Pullover
By Calvin Klein
Located in San Francisco, CA
CALVIN KLEIN pullover in a black merino wool knit featuring long sleeves and V-neck. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: XL Measurements: Shoulder: 19.5 inches Chest: 48 ...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical ...
Issey Miyake vintage circa 1970s oversized cocoon black wool cardigan
By Issey Miyake
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! We are delighted to present this stunning vintage circa 1970s Issey Miyake cocoon cardigan it is oversized/huge with a plu...
Vintage Valentino Black Cashmere Sweater with Bow
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic 80s Valentino cashmere blend black sweater with large silk bow. Ruffle sleeve with velvet trim. Fit size US 4
Adolfo at Saks Fifth Ave. Navy Crocheted Sweater with Rhinestones and Stars
By Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue, Adolfo
Located in New Hope, PA
How about adding a little sparkle to your wardrobe with this Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue navy blue crocheted sweater with rhinestones and white knit stars? It would be perfect for th...
Printed hoodie sweat-shirt with striped ribs edge DOLCE & GABANNA
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed hoodie sweat-shirt with striped ribs edge; Main fabric composition: 100% cotton. Drawstring around the hood. SIZE 44 / L
Hermes Men's Hooded Sweater Gris Fonce M
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Hooded Sweater featured in Grey with Black leather detail. Gris hoodie sweatshirt has a Black Cheval au Trait lambskin patch in front. Drawstring at neck....
Missoni Men's V-Neck Pullover
By Missoni
Located in Alford, MA
Classic Missoni men's pullover featuring a complicated intarsia design in subtle colors of mostly beiges and grays highlighted by teal. Fabric is a soft bl...
Hermes Men's Blouson Zippe Jacket Cotton Bomber Style Zip Front 40 15 1/4 New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes men's cotton Blouson Zippe bomber style jacket featured in Naturel. Jacket has front zip with logo embossed pull. Ribbed at hip and cuff. 2 side pockets. Fabric is cotton. NEW...
Chanel Pull M ou L Black wool golden CC Halo Sweater size M or L Uniform
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Uniform cropped sweater, oversized fit, in black wool and cotton knit, adorned with a large central CC logo in gold lurex jacquard surrounded by a halo. Round neck, long sleev...
Avant Garde 1980s Purple Fringe Top
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing 1980s Car Wash Top. In fifty shades of purple! Loose open knit weave fringe top with layered strips of violet ombre gauze. Some wear on the shoulder...
John Galliano for Dior 2006 Mint Logo Perforation Jumper, Size 6
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Christian Dior & John Galliano 2006 logo perforation jumper John galliano for christian dior Collection: Christian Dior 2006 Christian Dior style: 6P13055302 Country of productio...
Yohji Yamamoto, two tone knitted jumper
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Yohji Yamamoto, two tone knitted jumper in grey and black. The item is in very good condition.
Oversize Sweater Chunky Knit Orange Vintage Yohji Yamamoto
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Check out this iconic oversized orange chunky knit sweater by Yohji Yamamoto, a vintage Japanese masterpiece from the 1990s. Made of 100 percent wool with a fluffy mohair effect and ...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Size XXL Black Grey Logo Cotton Crew Neck Pullover
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Francisco, CA
NEW ERA x YOHJI YAMAMOTO pullover in a black cotton jersey featuring long sleeves with grey YOHJI YAMAMOTO logo on one side, Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: JP 6 Measure...
1993 YOHJI YAMAMOTO black wool cardigan sweater with peplum
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black ribbed wool sweater with peplum designed by Yohji Yamamoto dating 1993. Size 'M' however this best fits a XS or S. Approximate measurements (unstretched): bust 30" arm le...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO 80s Vintage grey wool asymmetric shawl wrap cardigan M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO 80s Vintage grey wool asymmetric shawl wrap cardigan M Reference: TGAS/C02011 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Wool Color: Grey, Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Snap Butt...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO black cotton half zip ribbed boxy short sleeve top M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO black cotton half zip ribbed boxy short sleeve top M Reference: PRWU/A00064 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Cotton Color: Black, Silver Pattern: Solid Closure: Half Zi...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO black white cotton ribbed trim long sleeve polo shirt M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO black white cotton ribbed trim long sleeve polo shirt M Reference: PRWU/A00063 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Cotton Color: Black, White Pattern: Solid Closure: Butto...
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...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO x NEW ERA Size XL Black White Graphic Cotton Hoodie Sweatshirt
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Francisco, CA
YOHJI YAMAMOTO x NEW ERA sweatshirt comes in a black & white print cotton featuring a front graphic design, pouch pocket, and a hooded detail. New with tags. Marked: 5 Measurem...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO x NEW ERA Size L Black White Graphic Cotton Hoodie Sweatshirt
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Francisco, CA
YOHJI YAMAMOTO x NEW ERA sweatshirt comes in a black & white print cotton featuring a front graphic design, pouch pocket, and a hooded detail. New with tags. Marked: 4 Measurem...
1990S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Royal Blue Wool Knit Sweater
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
1990S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Royal Blue Wool Knit Sweater
1990S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Cream Wool Knit Button Down Sweater
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
1990S YOHJI YAMAMOTO Cream Wool Knit Button Down Sweater