The secret of Yohji Yamamoto. At the age of 79, the creator is fueled by the same energy as when he began acting half a century ago. Wearing his legendary hat, smoking cigarette after cigarette, he receives us under the roofs of his offices, which adjoin the house of poetry, two days after his fashion show, out of time in the halls of Paris City Hall. Twice a year, since 1981, he presents his collections in France, a country that has made him one of the giants of fashion.
The man who has been called the “black poet”, the son of a tailor, from a generation of Japanese born during the war, torn from their country and turned to Europe and the United States, adorns the women of his dark silhouettes. incomparable delicacy. Those around him praise his accuracy, passion, creativity, and humility. And younger generations who have discovered his work through collaborations with influential brands (including Adidas and cult skate label Supreme) are looking for…
Source: Le Figaro
