great video! not a lot of fresh takes on yohji out there, well said. i was waiting in the passport line in Paris during FW and saw yohji skip past everybody with a small entourage, he clears passport control in less than 20 seconds, and as i was looking back, 10 young people wearing all black with silver suitcases stood in line with the rest of us. it was the rest of his team in full uniform. one of my coolest fashion moments, can't believe he is almost 80
Yohji explaining how he designs is very similar to architecture. As a retired architect, we weren’t designing building, parks etc - we design spaces that humans can experience. How you connect those spaces to each other and the transitions you provide is an expression of architecture. Ma was very similar to an article in architecture school that we have to absorb regarding Space and Anti-Space. Very interesting in the menswear space.
Amen, Yohji Yamamoto is a legend and he is actually what inspired me to get into fashion. Since looking at his works I have felt inspired to make my own clothes someday.
This was a really good breakdown of how wabi-sabi can be used in fashion. I think its common for people to tie this mentality to deconstruction because they have so many similarities, like visible stitching and unhemmed garments, so in your next video it makes me curious if you will talk about that connection
Yohji is my favorite designer, mostly due to the incredible tailoring and craftsmanship. Whenever i see one of his mens runway shows i see every model coming on like a new MC. I can just feel and imagine all the stories and mysteries hanging around each outfit. He truly speaks to my imagination
4:20 I read that Yohji created Y-3 because the avarage men on the streets were dressed so badly and he knew they wouldn’t buy his mainline clothes so he thought he could created cheaper basic sport insipred clothing that would have more mass appeal and elevate the style of common NPC’s around the world.
Having a few YY pieces, one thing I noticed about the clothes is how they fit. In the essence of imperfection, even the 'tailored' pieces aren't inteded to look tailored. You will end up buying something either too large or maybe too long. :) A piece is actually intended to fit a large range of body types and sizes and the drape will be different. I learned to not care a lot about exact fit it in the end. That's probably how the Yohji inteds it to be worn.
Yohji Yamamotos clothes have been the most wearable items in my wardrobe I've ever had. They don't overstep an idea or aesthetic that makes them too unwearable for day to day. Also I don't have a worried feeling of the wear they might accumulate in the use I enjoy.
Love your videos. I’m in my 70s & soooo tired of thoughtless, badly made fast fashion herdwear. As a huge fan of Japanese aesthetic, I look forward to your thoughts(and designs?). Thanks
It's crazy how you describe it because I'm not somebody who knows the story behind these people when I go shopping, I just look for what suits me, but the way you describe Yohji is exactly what I see reflected in his work. Yohji has become my favorite designer for these reasons
been a yohji fan for over 25 years, and you nailed it. I also grew up middle class (when it existed), then became poor and eventually homeless. Second hand clothing and the wabi sabi ideaology really brings a relaxing air to ones aesthetic, to ones stride and demeanor when you embrace imperfections.
I believe ppl who truly love Yohji's design all share a similar attitude towards the outer world, namely a sense of indifference. Yohji is among one of the very few true dandies who are still with us, another one is Bob Dylan. Only ppl who are truly aware of oneself would understand and appreciate his philosophy behind his design. To hell with the mainstream.
If i one day make it into fashion and just have even a little influence, I’m mentioning you. We have honestly to différents views of fashion and taste but i agree with most you say and appreciate your hard work
Amazing video. After many years I’ve found myself ending up at CDG and Yohji. Having lived in Japan all my life though my experience is a little different from what you describe. I often pass by Yohji stores without going in. It’s a feeling of ‘ok dad’, you know dad is smart but…. With CDG there is an excitement and feeling of constant new life. Now regarding wabi-sabi I do have a different view all together. I think this is becoming an overused term which (often from a western gaze) is imposed on Japanese designers. I think it was Rei who once said, I don’t want to be thought of a just another Japanese designer’. Finally, Play is an abomination.
The fact that i have that same book on my table right now shows how much we're similar but also different in many ways. Always appreciate your videos, learned a lot my guy.
0:28 tanget but would love to see a video on why designers dress so blandly or tend to wear uniforms instead of repping their own designs or other designer clothes
hey, I dont want to hate but, your writing is very general, and does sound very well thought out and adlibbed. Like you talk in a general way thats kind of uninformative. For instance just calling his clothing "poetic" without explaining what you mean by that just sounds like sophistry, and by the end of the video. Also as far as i understand Wabi-Sabi is very common to japanese desighn ethos is fashionl and Im not sure why Yohji's work is particularly and example of this. The video sounds like an adlibbed video essay, like youre a lecturer, lecturing with no script.
Its not just heritage. It's all classic menswear, be it formal or workwear. Just looks way better when its aged. It just comes from the quality materials. I have Tweeds and Lodens who only got better with time.
I watch this sort of stuff. Yall don’t like Pharrell. None of yall. I like yall, that’s why I watch your videos, nuna yall like Pharrell. Not one. It’s almost in vogue to not like Pharrell. Why is that? What are we doing here? 0:49 what’s wrong with Pharrell in an Army digitized suite on the bridge in Paris with a choir from Virginia singing and performing a song he produced and created, on a bridge in Paris with Jay-Z Beyoncé and ASAP Rocky And Pregnant Rihanna. And yall didn’t like that? You weren’t moved? I almost cried. It’s the single most inspiring thing I’ve ever seen. I’m still inspired, I’m fina go watch the video right now. But yeah Pharrell is incredible. He’s the perfect choice. I love living in a world where Pharrell Williams is the head of LV, I like that. It’s like we’ve got Obama Back. I’m serious he’s fashion ObAma. And shot out to Ye.
It is a great disrespect to call the body meets clothes, clothes meets body collection comme1997 hunchback-The collection was a discourse on lots of things a comment on the sexualization of women’s bodies see, for example what Tom Ford was doing in the 90s and body image completely ahead of its time with an incredibly significant message
how dare you call Yohji's clothing perfect - perfection is ugly ;) nah fr though great video personally Yohji-san's work and mindset correlated to how I viewed the world in and out of the magnifying glass of clothing and he's the only craftsman I purchase from for my battlefield of life and like his 96ss collection he needs his flowers! I've been blessed to go to the 2 most recent Yamamoto shows and being around my fellow crows is like were experiencing the last words of socrates before we're banished to hell
great video! not a lot of fresh takes on yohji out there, well said.
i was waiting in the passport line in Paris during FW and saw yohji skip past everybody with a small entourage, he clears passport control in less than 20 seconds, and as i was looking back, 10 young people wearing all black with silver suitcases stood in line with the rest of us. it was the rest of his team in full uniform.
one of my coolest fashion moments, can't believe he is almost 80
wake up babe new fashionlover4 video
why’s your girl always sleeping?
Exactly what I said lol
This has to stop being the top comment on every fucking video
Yohji og feminist raised by a great mother🙏❤️
Yohji explaining how he designs is very similar to architecture. As a retired architect, we weren’t designing building, parks etc - we design spaces that humans can experience. How you connect those spaces to each other and the transitions you provide is an expression of architecture.
Ma was very similar to an article in architecture school that we have to absorb regarding Space and Anti-Space. Very interesting in the menswear space.
Amen, Yohji Yamamoto is a legend and he is actually what inspired me to get into fashion. Since looking at his works I have felt inspired to make my own clothes someday.
This was a really good breakdown of how wabi-sabi can be used in fashion. I think its common for people to tie this mentality to deconstruction because they have so many similarities, like visible stitching and unhemmed garments, so in your next video it makes me curious if you will talk about that connection
Yohji is my favorite designer, mostly due to the incredible tailoring and craftsmanship. Whenever i see one of his mens runway shows i see every model coming on like a new MC. I can just feel and imagine all the stories and mysteries hanging around each outfit. He truly speaks to my imagination
I cant believe this quality content is free
Finally the yohji video.
4:20 I read that Yohji created Y-3 because the avarage men on the streets were dressed so badly and he knew they wouldn’t buy his mainline clothes so he thought he could created cheaper basic sport insipred clothing that would have more mass appeal and elevate the style of common NPC’s around the world.
The average man still can't afford it and probably shouldn't anyway
Having a few YY pieces, one thing I noticed about the clothes is how they fit. In the essence of imperfection, even the 'tailored' pieces aren't inteded to look tailored. You will end up buying something either too large or maybe too long. :) A piece is actually intended to fit a large range of body types and sizes and the drape will be different. I learned to not care a lot about exact fit it in the end. That's probably how the Yohji inteds it to be worn.
Yohji Yamamotos clothes have been the most wearable items in my wardrobe I've ever had. They don't overstep an idea or aesthetic that makes them too unwearable for day to day. Also I don't have a worried feeling of the wear they might accumulate in the use I enjoy.
Love your videos. I’m in my 70s & soooo tired of thoughtless, badly made fast fashion herdwear. As a huge fan of Japanese aesthetic, I look forward to your thoughts(and designs?). Thanks
It's crazy how you describe it because I'm not somebody who knows the story behind these people when I go shopping, I just look for what suits me, but the way you describe Yohji is exactly what I see reflected in his work. Yohji has become my favorite designer for these reasons
I found this channel after watching his ranking of Harry Styles fits. Absolutely love your content! Keep it up! Learning a lot about fashion!
been a yohji fan for over 25 years, and you nailed it. I also grew up middle class (when it existed), then became poor and eventually homeless. Second hand clothing and the wabi sabi ideaology really brings a relaxing air to ones aesthetic, to ones stride and demeanor when you embrace imperfections.
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I believe ppl who truly love Yohji's design all share a similar attitude towards the outer world, namely a sense of indifference. Yohji is among one of the very few true dandies who are still with us, another one is Bob Dylan. Only ppl who are truly aware of oneself would understand and appreciate his philosophy behind his design. To hell with the mainstream.
Love the Bliss shout out, I appreciate the two of you for separate reasons. 🙏
I love Yohji Yamamoto, uncontaminated by trends.
And I feel that my emotions are expressed when I wear Yohji Yamamoto's clothes.
Yohji Yamamoto is one of my favourite designer, and I'm still trying to understand what he wants to say with his work
If i one day make it into fashion and just have even a little influence, I’m mentioning you. We have honestly to différents views of fashion and taste but i agree with most you say and appreciate your hard work
Well done on expressing your own thoughts and opinion on YY while also keeping it unique, clear, and concise.
Nice haircut
needed this video in my life for completely non-fashion life things...but also for the fashions. the wabi-sabi piece was *key* thank you
Amazing video. After many years I’ve found myself ending up at CDG and Yohji. Having lived in Japan all my life though my experience is a little different from what you describe. I often pass by Yohji stores without going in. It’s a feeling of ‘ok dad’, you know dad is smart but….
With CDG there is an excitement and feeling of constant new life.
Now regarding wabi-sabi I do have a different view all together. I think this is becoming an overused term which (often from a western gaze) is imposed on Japanese designers. I think it was Rei who once said, I don’t want to be thought of a just another Japanese designer’.
Finally, Play is an abomination.
Yup we share same feeling about the everything wabi-sabi from Japan.
I’ve always thought that Yamamoto is a Masterful Designer
The fact that i have that same book on my table right now shows how much we're similar but also different in many ways. Always appreciate your videos, learned a lot my guy.
Good use of the word alcoves :)
I love yohji
0:28 tanget but would love to see a video on why designers dress so blandly or tend to wear uniforms instead of repping their own designs or other designer clothes
blandly is harsh but yk what im saying i hope
I agree, I barely see anyone covering designers' signature styles and uniforms.
Rei is dressing in mainline Comme dress and leather jacket from the homme line. She is far from boring imo.
Hair lookin fly mr. fashionluvr
First video I’ve seen of yours. Really like your style. Don’t stop
obsessed with the fresh cut
Amazing vid!👌
My love for lolo Yohji just just got deeper!
Love the halestorm t shirt!!
now talk about a non famous designer that you think will be part of the future of the fashion history.
i love this channel
Such a great insight and meditation from the great Fashionlover4🙌🙌
beautiful commentary
babe wake up new fashionlover4 video
While watching this video it popped out in my head, that we Christopher Nemeth video made by you.
very interesting perspective on one of the greatest. thank you.
lol last lines felt bc i love lv and pharrell 😭
Yohji my beloved ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks you for this video
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Hey fashion lover do a video with miketheruler
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Ur the best!
Ear reveal!
he evolved to a mullet
Beautiful room
i see michael i click
“rather than preach to the converted”
holy shit room is clean
The mullet eats
Love u❤
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New upload!!
Look into adam kimmel
Yayy
so my super wasted sleeping t shirt would be wabi sabi
so your saying wabi sabi isn't food!?! 😿💔
I mastered the power of ohio to create Nathaniel B clothing
only in miller grove!
fashion lover make it so we can make accounts on ur site and talk about shit plz thx
i bought the book! i'm so in love with his work and this style in general, i really see myself trough it. thanks bro 👌
look into adam kimmel before he disappeared
hey, I dont want to hate but, your writing is very general, and does sound very well thought out and adlibbed. Like you talk in a general way thats kind of uninformative. For instance just calling his clothing "poetic" without explaining what you mean by that just sounds like sophistry, and by the end of the video. Also as far as i understand Wabi-Sabi is very common to japanese desighn ethos is fashionl and Im not sure why Yohji's work is particularly and example of this. The video sounds like an adlibbed video essay, like youre a lecturer, lecturing with no script.
Unrelated. Interesting how heratige brands like Red wing rely on wabi- sabi with out even sayng it
Its not just heritage. It's all classic menswear, be it formal or workwear. Just looks way better when its aged. It just comes from the quality materials. I have Tweeds and Lodens who only got better with time.
I watch this sort of stuff. Yall don’t like Pharrell. None of yall. I like yall, that’s why I watch your videos, nuna yall like Pharrell. Not one. It’s almost in vogue to not like Pharrell. Why is that? What are we doing here? 0:49 what’s wrong with Pharrell in an Army digitized suite on the bridge in Paris with a choir from Virginia singing and performing a song he produced and created, on a bridge in Paris with Jay-Z Beyoncé and ASAP Rocky And Pregnant Rihanna. And yall didn’t like that? You weren’t moved? I almost cried. It’s the single most inspiring thing I’ve ever seen. I’m still inspired, I’m fina go watch the video right now. But yeah Pharrell is incredible. He’s the perfect choice. I love living in a world where Pharrell Williams is the head of LV, I like that. It’s like we’ve got Obama Back. I’m serious he’s fashion ObAma. And shot out to Ye.
It is a great disrespect to call the body meets clothes, clothes meets body collection comme1997 hunchback-The collection was a discourse on lots of things a comment on the sexualization of women’s bodies see, for example what Tom Ford was doing in the 90s and body image completely ahead of its time with an incredibly significant message
how dare you call Yohji's clothing perfect - perfection is ugly ;) nah fr though great video personally Yohji-san's work and mindset correlated to how I viewed the world in and out of the magnifying glass of clothing and he's the only craftsman I purchase from for my battlefield of life and like his 96ss collection he needs his flowers! I've been blessed to go to the 2 most recent Yamamoto shows and being around my fellow crows is like were experiencing the last words of socrates before we're banished to hell
high fashion designer = put ugly DIY clothes on beautiful tall and slim people.
Lmao bunch of mental I’ll patients everywhere
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