Yohji Yamamoto’s menswear, primarily showcased through his main line Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme, has long defied the rigid conventions of Western tailoring. At the heart of his aesthetic is a masterful command of black, expanded into a rich spectrum of grays that highlights his garments’ intricate textures and movement. His deconstructed, asymmetrical and often voluminous forms embrace the distinctly Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and transience.
This rejection of binaries is not merely stylistic, but revolutionary — Yamamoto’s menswear pioneered iconic androgynous silhouettes long before gender fluidity entered mainstream discourse. His work continues to maintain its signature sculptural-yet-relaxed elegance today, while always feeling innovative and fresh. And Yamamoto continues to imbue his pieces with meaning that transcends mere aesthetics; his most recent collection featured multiple pieces emblazoned with messages about — among other things — nuclear war, oceans and microplastics.
Although his pieces can fit seamlessly into a minimalist’s capsule wardrobe, their unique contours and bold touches — a splash of red, a cryptic handwritten message — never fail to make a statement.
Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme 2018-2025 Archive Collections
Art Direction: Tsuguya Inoue
Styling: SILK
Hair Makeup: Hanjee
Model: Shoma Ikeda
