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.
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
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@ 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!
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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.
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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
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Designer Yamamoto files for bankruptcy protection (AP)
“Japanese fashion design house Yohji Yamamoto said Friday it has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing slumping sales amid a global downturn.”
Bulgari CEO Says Sales Are Improving, Led by Asia, Handbags (Bloomberg)
“Bulgari SpA, the world’s third- largest jeweler, said sales improved in the second part of the year, led by gains in Asia, its biggest market, and higher demand for handbags.”
US retailers in first... Read Full Story
October 9, 2009
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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... Read Full Story
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We all remember 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 in operation under Bankruptcy protection.
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