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.
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Size 40 Beige Woven Cotton Notch Lapel Sport Coat
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Francisco, CA
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA sport coat in a beige textured cotton fabric featuring a woven pattern, notch lapel, single vented back, and double button closure with third buttonhole .Excel...
MIU MIU Size 42 Beige Cotton Single Button Sport Coat
By Miu Miu
Located in San Francisco, CA
MIU MIU 100% cotton sports coat comes in Beige with a peak lapel,single breasted,double tonal button front.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 52 Measurements: Shoulder:...
Brunello Cucinelli Linen jacket size 44
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Linen Ecru color 3 Pockets 2 Buttons Total length from shoulder cm 54 (21,2 inches) Shoulder cm 42 (16,55 inches)
Brunello Cucinelli Men's Brown Grey Linen Wool Silk Blazer
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Kaunas, LT
Brunello Cucinelli men's jacket in brown and grey. Excellent condition — an exceptionally luxurious choice for those who appreciate top-tier Italian craftsmanship, impeccable quality...
HAIDER ACKERMANN Size M Grey Beige Velvet Cotton Spandex Blazer Jacket
By Haider Ackermann
Located in San Francisco, CA
HAIDER ACKERMANN X FW2020 velvet blazer. This piece features a sophisticated warm grey palette, a sleek shawl lapel, and a single-button closure. Double welted pockets complete this ...
Boglioli Men's Sand Casual Blazer IT52 L Cotton Linen Blend Italy
By BOGLIOLI
Located in Kaunas, LT
Boglioli men's sand-coloured casual blazer. In excellent condition, an elegant and distinctive choice for those who appreciate Italian craftsmanship and an effortless "smart casual" ...
Canali Kei Men's Brown Blazer L, Linen Wool Silk Blend, Excellent
By Canali
Located in Kaunas, LT
Canali Kei men's brown blazer. In excellent condition, an elegant and exceptionally lightweight choice for those who appreciate Italian craftsmanship and the highest-quality fabrics....
ISSEY MIYAKE Size 40 Beige Solid Nylon Notch Lapel Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE jacket comes in a beige nylon woven material featuring a notch lapel, flap pockets, and a button closure. Made in Japan. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 40 ...
STELLA MCCARTNEY beige linen blend BELL OVERSIZED Blazer Jacket 36 XXS
By Stella McCartney
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Stella McCartney 'Bell' oversized single button blazer in off-white, light sand and gray viscose (86%) and linen (14%). Features buttoned cuffs and three sewn shut fla...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Caramel Linen Blazer
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Caramel linen blazer featuring notched lapels, padded shoulder, front button fastening, patched pockets. Circa 1990s. 100% linen Made in France. In good vinta...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Costume D'Homme beige linen blend jersey blazer JP3 L
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Costume D'Homme beige linen blend jersey blazer JP3 L Reference: PRCG/A00032 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Collection: Costume D'homme Material: Linen, Blend Color: Beige Patt...
PRADA beige coated linen cotton flap pockets two button relaxed blazer IT48 M
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA beige coated linen cotton flap pockets two button relaxed blazer IT48 M Reference: MICG/A00004 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Material: Linen, Cotton Color: Beige Pattern...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO stone grey cream striped rayon linen double breasted blazer M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO stone grey cream striped rayon linen double breasted blazer M Reference: PRWU/A00021 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Rayon, Linen Color: Stone, Cream Pattern: Striped...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Bleached grey brown gradient check print blazer JP2 M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Bleached grey brown gradient check print blazer JP2 M Reference: PRWU/A00033 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Wool, Blend Color: Grey, Brown Pattern: Checkered Closure:...
LANVIN cream cotton skinny lapel knitted buttons pocketed blazer M
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN cream cotton skinny lapel knitted buttons pocketed blazer M Reference: PRWU/A00065 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton Color: Cream Pattern: Solid Closure: Bu...
HERMES Angora Wool Cashgora beige verticle stripe knit boxy blazer FR48 M
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Angora Wool Cashgora beige verticle stripe knit boxy blazer FR48 M Reference: PRWU/A00013 Brand: Hermes Material: Angora, Wool, Blend Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Closure: Butt...
