Yamamoto Yōji born 1943 is an internationally known Japanese fashion designer based in Tokyo and Paris. Yamamoto became an influential fashion designer after making his Paris debut in 1981. His commercially successful main lines, Yohji Yamamoto (women/men) and Y's, are especially popular in Tokyo. These two lines are also available at his flagship stores in New York, Paris, and Antwerp, and at high-end department stores worldwide. Yamamoto is known for an avant-garde spirit in his clothing, frequently creating designs far removed from current trends. His signature oversized silhouettes in black often feature drapery in varying textures.
The V&A 'Yohji Yamamoto' t-shirt range features exclusive designs by Yohji Yamamoto, created especially for the V&A. Each t-shirt features one of Yamamoto's favourite items - his beloved military boots, a Mercedes Benz SL280, his Belgian sheepdog Duke and the ubiquitous safety pins that feature in his collections. I don't know if it is just me but in comparision to all the hype that this designer has around him his work for the V&A is really not that impressive. I don't think I am going to be running out to buy one!
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