Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto is a Japanese avant-garde fashion designer. His own line is quite popular in Tokyo, but his collaborations with other companies, from Adidas to Hermes, have helped to make him a household name.

 
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Japanese fashion brand Yohji Yamamoto Inc. said Friday it had filed for bankruptcy with debts worth 67 million dollars, as it was hit by the global slump and stronger yen. The firm said it had made a corporate rehabilitation filing with the Tokyo District Court, seeking protection from creditors while maintaining its operations. The company said it had debts worth six billion yen (67 million dollars). The global economic crisis and the strength of the yen against the dollar overwhelmed the company's cost cutting efforts, it said in a statement. "Regrettably, excessive debts have deteriorated our finances... and it has become difficult for us ... Read Full Story
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Destroyed, androgynous, matronly, night-gown inspired biker chic? Huh, well, it seems to me that Yohji Yamamoto had several bases to cover for his Spring 2010 collection. That being said, the biker pieces were safe, the shredded pyjamas, probably unwearable, and the matronly maids outfits just downright ugly. As for the hair and makeup, they’re just the cherry on top of the “I’ve seen better from Yamamoto” sundae. Find more photos like this on CULT Thanks Style ! Read Full Story
 
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Riding in car with Hanne @ Tsim Sha Tsui: @ Miss Sixty : Collection looks very in trend with today; and in that way, everything seemed a little safe. Nonetheless, for women, we spotted a fierce jumpsuit with animalia print, black jacket with lavish fur sleeve – very Givenchy in appearance indeed – and a crazy graffiti bubble dress; for men, we liked the tie dye jumpers. It’s very cool! @ Energie : Energie has power popeye Tees. 100% mighty cool! @ Vivienne Westwood : Be outstanding and have wild fun wearing her leopard print multi-color-stripped dress! @ Moussy : The Tees are so ... Read Full Story
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DALLAS, Oct 9, 2009 / FW/ — After unveiling his Spring 2010 collection in Paris this week, Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto filed for bankruptcy in Tokyo. According to a released statement, the firm listed debts totaling six billion yen, or $67.8 million and cited the prolonged recession as the reason for it financial troubles. The same release said that the company will continue to operate while under bankruptcy protection. And that is good news to Yohji Yamamoto fans who just loved the Spring 2010 collection which from the looks of it will still reach store shelves in February. Yohji Yamamoto has also reached and ... Read Full Story
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Yohji Yamamoto, the 28 year-old brand, filed for bankruptcy today. The company's debt totals six billion yen, approximately $67 million. Yamamoto will continue to design for his house as well as for Y-3 for Adidas. Japanese investment company Integral Corp. has already signed on to finance the company as they restructure. Reactions to his recent Spring 2010 show in Paris were that the collection was safer than others in the past and possibly designed to be more retail friendly. Perhaps Yamamoto had these looming troubles in mind when he designed. A press conference scheduled for tonight will likely provide more details about the problems ... Read Full Story
Destroyed, androgynous, matronly, night-gown inspired biker chic? Huh, well, it seems to me that Yohji Yamamoto had several bases to cover for his Spring 2010 collection. That being said, the biker pieces were safe, the ...  
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Hilary Alexander reviews the Yohji Yamamoto spring/summer 2010 collection from Paris Fashion Week.  
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Yohji Yamamoto RTW Spring '10 Even the Japanese are feeling the effects of the economy. According to the New York Times, the fashion house Yohji Yamamoto Inc., filed for bankruptcy protection today. The designer house, however, will continue to operate...  
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Say it ain't so! It's the end of an era! Sadly it's true. The economy is really kicking companies in the nads. It doesn't matter how established or successful you are, such is the case with Yohji Yamamoto known as...  
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One of Japan's top-drawer fashion houses Yohji Yamamoto has filed for bankruptcy and will be bought up by a Japanese investment company Integral Corp.  
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In the wake of one of the most memorable shows of New York Fashion week, Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 exhibition, news comes that the innovative Japanese designer has filed for Bankruptcy threatening the future of one of the most iconic labels of our time. While cited are debts of $68.7 million, the company plans to stay [...]  
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Ready for some recession-busting enjoyment on a Monday morning? After filing for bankruptcy at the Japanese courts last Friday, Yohiji Yamamoto has found itself an investor already. Integral Corp., a Japanese private equity fund, is set to finance the luxury fashion house’s restructure. “I’ve had my company for over 30 years, and I consider myself to [...]  
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