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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
Yoshi Yamamoto Lace-Up Shoes
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Yoshi Yamamoto Black Calfskin lace-up shoes are styled with a wedge heel. Heel measures 1 3/4". Detailed top-stitching makes this a Must-Have!
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YOHJI YAMAMOTO Size 11 Black Open Back Leather Slip On Sneakers
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Francisco, CA
YOHJI YAMAMOTO sneakers in a black leather featuring an open back design with laces, crepe sole, and slip on closure. Made in Japan.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: HE-E03-...
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Yohji Yamamoto Black High-Top Lace-Up Sneakers
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Yohji Yamamoto's wonderfully detailed black high-top lace-up sneakers has the option of an "Strap-Over" Velcose in front as well as a "Hook-Up" for the top row near the top. The sole...
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Yohji Yamamoto Black and white Cut-out shoes
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Yohji Yamamoto's black and white leather shoes has detailed cut-out sides with white semi-sole accent. The lace-up makes for easy adjustment when needed. High-impact absorption makes...
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Find an extraordinary range of authentic Yohji Yamamoto shoes available on 1stDibs. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Yohji Yamamoto shoes from top boutiques around the world. Yohji Yamamoto shoes prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $325 and tops out at $1,200, while the average work can sell for $718.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Yohji Yamamoto, look for the designer's label on the necks of dresses and tops and the waists of bottoms. You can find images of the various labels used by the luxury maker online. To learn more about your piece, locate the series of numbers at the top of its wash tag. The first characters represent the collection of apparel, with “M” representing Y's, “H” standing for Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme and “F” denoting Yohji Yamamoto Women’s pieces. The next set of digits contains a letter code that tells you the seasons from which the garment originated. For example, an “H” usually means the Spring/Summer 2019 collection. You can find a full listing of these codes in online databases. Explore a variety of Yohji Yamamoto apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 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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    Yohji Yamamoto's style is avant-garde. The legendary Japanese designer once stated, "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. Shop an assortment of Yohji Yamamoto apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    What made Yohji Yamamoto famous was his skill as a tailor and the look of his dark and disheveled, yet dapper, fashions. Yamamoto launched women’s collections in Tokyo in 1977, in Paris in 1981 and in New York in 1982. These 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. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Yohji Yamamoto apparel and accessories.

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