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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Coming Soon designer, Yohji Yamamoto , is known for pushing his designs to the limit. With this collection we see more of an artisan-inspired look including very relaxed fitting and longer bottoms and tops.
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Tags: Coming Soon , Yohji Yamamoto | November 24th, 2009
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For the Design Portfolio group project we were given the avant garde designer Yohji Yamamoto, we began researching who he and his label are and what philosophy he has: which is rooted in his Japanese culture and his designs are all about the complicated construction of the garments and therefore he uses mainly black in his designs and limited pattern so focus isn't diverted from his construction techniques. His desirable store locations and store concepts and the exclusivity of the brand, as... Read Full Story
@ Tsim Sha Tsui: @ Lane Crawford : In love with green framed sunnies from Gucci and Prada . @ Joyce : Love the beautiful cut in Damir Doma ’s collection. It instantly makes me want to be a man! @ Y’s Yohji Yamamoto : Sales staff at Y’s Yohji Yamamoto looked so super bored [...] Read the rest of this entry » Tags: Ad Campaigns , Alexander McQueen , Balmain , Belgian model , Damir Doma , Dsquared , Energie , Fall/Winter Collection , Givenchy , Gucci , Hanne Gaby Odiele , Hommewear/Menswear... Read Full Story
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... 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 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
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.
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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... Read Full Story
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Darker times for Yohji Yamamoto. A look from his spring 2010 runway. Photo: Francois Guillot, AFP
In a blow to avant-garde fashionistas everywhere, Yohji Yamamoto Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection with the Tokyo District Court. Integral Corp. , a Japanese investment company announced today that it will be sponsoring the fashion company's restructuring plan. Integral's sponsorship agreement will also cover the design business of... Read Full Story
Spring 2010 Yohji. Saddled with a $76 million debt, Yohji Yamamoto has filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan. But this doesn't sound as bad as it seems, because pretty much as soon as he filed, an investor offered to bail him out of the whole mess. (Unlike Christian Lacroix , who balked when a couture customer threw money in his face.) Yohji can operate business as usual while the reorganization takes place. Investment firm Integral Corporation will infuse the Yamamoto empire with cash... Read Full Story
Yohji Yamamoto Flagship Store in Paris A new flagship store by fashion designer Yohi Yamamoto has opened on Rue Cambon in Paris. The new store is the latest in the designers white box store concept, which mixes retail space with a gallery. Designed by Sophie Hicks, the store stands out easily but unobtrusively on this typical Parisian street. The original facade has simply been painted white, thus creating a distinct separation from neighbouring buildings while still keeping intact the... Read Full Story
