Inside Yohji Yamamoto's Fashion Philosophy | The Business of Fashion

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  • In a rare interview, to discuss his highs and lows, and wisdom, from a career spanning more than 40 years, BoF goes inside Yohji Yamamoto's fashion philosophy.
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Komentáře • 247

  • @AnEminenceGrise
    @AnEminenceGrise Před 8 lety +826

    The way he talks, his pauses and breaks this is almost like a scene from a movie. A true artist, a designer, the last of his kind. What a character, mesmerising interview...

    • @ducksick510
      @ducksick510 Před 6 lety +9

      Eminence Grise ....Funny to me what you wrote because I thought....”THE most BORING man I ever heard.”

    • @yvngd88
      @yvngd88 Před 5 lety

      @@ducksick510 hahahah

    • @staruniverse394
      @staruniverse394 Před 5 lety +6

      @@ducksick510 shut up

    • @mjz5254
      @mjz5254 Před 5 lety +3

      @@ducksick510 Cuz you're boring.

    • @ishikaa6066
      @ishikaa6066 Před 3 lety +2

      Has anyone heard of issey miyake

  • @DjWarp79
    @DjWarp79 Před 7 lety +346

    "From child birth i notice life is not fair. I dont wanna to be nothing." - Inspirational Words...

    • @jvffvy
      @jvffvy Před 4 lety +2

      Time Warp those words cut different 🖤

  • @fawn3931
    @fawn3931 Před 6 lety +131

    "are you ready to sacrifice yourself to create something?"

  • @bundess5473
    @bundess5473 Před 8 lety +223

    shoutout to Yohji's Daughter for keeping Yohji going,
    what a Legend

    • @D3athW1ng
      @D3athW1ng Před 5 lety

      📠🙅🏾‍♂️📃

  • @magnoliansoup
    @magnoliansoup Před 5 lety +323

    When Yamamoto discussed how he disliked the clothing worn by women which was "sexy" and "feminine" I remembered why I like him so much. His rejection of feminine girly clothing in favor of black loose silhouettes is why he's my favorite designer and one of my role models. He doesn't apply the clothing standards of each gender to his works, which is rare to find in the modern world. Expanding on Yamamoto's point about women, this is what he stated in a different interview:
    "When I started making clothes for my line Y’s in 1977, all I wanted was for women to wear men’s clothes. It meant something to me - the idea of a coat guarding and hiding a woman’s body... The more she hides and abandons her femininity, the more it emerges from the very heart of her existence. A pair of brilliantly cut cotton trousers can be more beautiful than a gorgeous silk gown."
    I was reading other interviews with him and I actually wrote down this quote: “Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy - but mysterious. But above all black says this: "I don’t bother you - don’t bother me"
    And this one: “Don’t be one of a group. Be yourself. Stay a little bit monotone - walk on our side of the street, don’t walk the mainstream of fashion. You’ll be polluted by trends”

    • @lydiarowe491
      @lydiarowe491 Před 4 lety +16

      You can express what so many are not willing or able to...followers of fashion are chained...being what you instinctively are is the essence...not a shadow of others..
      Being present to who you are is the
      silent way to protest against what is wrong with the world...⭐

    • @emmanuelleroy2915
      @emmanuelleroy2915 Před 2 lety +1

      YSL started that concept

    • @redstone-kg3ne
      @redstone-kg3ne Před 2 lety +1

      I mean even with androgynous clothing designers like rick owens there are still big differences betweens the mens and womenswear

  • @teocalmeida
    @teocalmeida Před 8 lety +268

    yohji yamamoto is the saint I pray to every night

  • @gabesta6319
    @gabesta6319 Před 8 lety +106

    You never knew if he was making a speaking break or if he was done answering the question

  • @gracewang9797
    @gracewang9797 Před 7 lety +196

    When Yohji said" " I have been losing my competitors year by year, especially clothing designer are decreaing, only stylist. ", we do see the sadness from his eyes, which make me so upset, too. Fashion system now is so money driving.

    • @D3athW1ng
      @D3athW1ng Před 5 lety +14

      ...it's been a year since your comment but it still holds ... Even in the act of wearing clothes I feel like people in the west are not willing to take chances ... (With the exceptions of my visits over seas) ...this probably starts with the designers themselves who probably just play it safe ... 🤔 ...who knows really

    • @kurexx3424
      @kurexx3424 Před 2 lety +10

      Ima bring the art and passion in fashion back, j watch
      Until.

    • @lapanda2343
      @lapanda2343 Před rokem +5

      @@kurexx3424 I hope you are still on the grind frendo

  • @KsideHb
    @KsideHb Před 5 lety +34

    This dude's swagger is on another level. Very inspiring

  • @killsunhee
    @killsunhee Před 8 lety +73

    Yohji just oozes wisdom.

  • @TekkitTeamSparta
    @TekkitTeamSparta Před 8 lety +78

    Yohji, Jun Takahashi, and Takahiro Miyashita are probably the 3 Japanese Saints that I truly respect and look up to. They all have this down to earth, gnarly feel to them, while still being very avantgarde. Hail Yohji

  • @teocalmeida
    @teocalmeida Před 8 lety +87

    i love Imran's interviews... very intelligent and always respectful of the interviewee

  • @blindfoldme4841
    @blindfoldme4841 Před 8 lety +131

    him and rick owens are my fashion gods

    • @donshah7479
      @donshah7479 Před 8 lety +1

      I second this ^

    • @samuelsurreal6896
      @samuelsurreal6896 Před 7 lety +2

      same.

    • @ultrasonicpriest
      @ultrasonicpriest Před 7 lety +9

      If you haven't seen it already, search for Wenders' Notebook on Cities and Clothes, basically a long conversation with Yamamoto from the 1980's

    • @DoublePause
      @DoublePause Před 7 lety

      dont ever forget RAF

    • @businessoffashion
      @businessoffashion  Před 7 lety +2

      BoF's Editor in Chief, Imran Amed, sits down with Raf Simon's at Dior's resort show in 2016: czcams.com/video/YCkpCPZ59l8/video.html

  • @jetanooga
    @jetanooga Před 2 měsíci +1

    respect to the interviewer for not talking over him

  • @kyriaki4901
    @kyriaki4901 Před 6 lety +23

    The fact that he is so humble makes him even more respectable. Talented and humble does not happen quite often

  • @malcolmvolk
    @malcolmvolk Před 8 lety +35

    the last 5 minutes of this is absolutely brilliant. yohji is truly one of the greatest to ever do it.

  • @OrigiNalXrayEdits
    @OrigiNalXrayEdits Před 6 lety +29

    when he lit up his cig it looked like a film

  • @distineys2
    @distineys2 Před 7 lety +42

    I just love what he said in the last 10 minutes or so.
    He is my HERO.

  • @yesyes9859
    @yesyes9859 Před 7 lety +32

    dang, this is like meditation :)

  • @PavlinaHlavackovaphoriginal

    I love his honesty! Everything he says comes from within.

  • @blkgdzglobal
    @blkgdzglobal Před 4 lety +36

    I wish they allowed him to speak in his native tongue so the interview might have been more cohesive

  • @jonathanmpdemon4821
    @jonathanmpdemon4821 Před 6 lety +14

    This helps with my anxiety, i come back evryday to hear his voice.

  • @sugarbomb26
    @sugarbomb26 Před 4 lety +17

    I'm mesmerized! Thank you for this interview Imran. This is one of my design hero's and I've never heard his words before and I'm so moved by his story.

  • @jeremykarl8723
    @jeremykarl8723 Před 8 lety +68

    13:43 lights cigarette

  • @VIDDTHEDESIGNER
    @VIDDTHEDESIGNER Před 6 lety +7

    I get the energy of a patience wise man

  • @ItsClarufy
    @ItsClarufy Před 8 lety +23

    Very inspiring. Yamamoto is a real inspiration.

  • @jlewis122
    @jlewis122 Před 6 lety +3

    He thinks before he speaks in the most refreshing way
    He is oozing 😎 coolness chicness and a great quiet wisdom.

  • @eth8285
    @eth8285 Před 8 lety +6

    Is and will always be my biggest idol.

  • @SubtleProvisions
    @SubtleProvisions Před 5 lety +10

    I keep rewatching this every few weeks or so and get inspired every time. Thanks for doing this interview

  • @ollieoverthesky0000
    @ollieoverthesky0000 Před 8 lety +51

    Watching this video on LSD was the best experience I ever had. This video inspired me so much and made me realise crazy things I couldn't. To be Japanese, just like the great Yamamoto, I'm honored!

    • @DjWarp79
      @DjWarp79 Před 7 lety

      i want to be a japanese...

    • @Erik-iz1rs
      @Erik-iz1rs Před 6 lety +9

      Time Warp weeaboo weeeeaaaaabbbbbboooooo

  • @deannenguyen3041
    @deannenguyen3041 Před 8 lety +15

    that was powerful and just what i needed. Imran, you have a gorgeous way with interviews, kid-gloved yes but delicately deep. thank you so much.

  • @erman7
    @erman7 Před 8 lety +3

    Great content from bof, as always!

  • @achrisdesign
    @achrisdesign Před 7 lety +3

    Wonderful interview! Thanks for sharing.

  • @virgilsauvage4765
    @virgilsauvage4765 Před 6 lety +6

    Amazing man. Truly inspiring.

  • @azkahassan1327
    @azkahassan1327 Před 6 lety

    Loved every min of it, hes a real insperation

  • @cocobird2632
    @cocobird2632 Před 6 lety +5

    this was very thoughtful and very educative in a nice way , thank you

  • @SarahPalmaRefresh
    @SarahPalmaRefresh Před 8 lety +1

    Really interesting interview once again, Imran! Yamamoto has a refreshing outsider perspective to hear from. Loved it.

  • @guybeauregard
    @guybeauregard Před 7 lety +6

    A brilliant interview with a brilliant man. Yohji is amazing!

  • @gerswin84
    @gerswin84 Před 4 lety +1

    I literraly cried listening to him. A true master!

  • @MaryAnn161
    @MaryAnn161 Před 8 lety

    Wow... What an inspirer PERSON.
    Thank you BoF!

  • @LOVE-DL7
    @LOVE-DL7 Před 7 lety +7

    He is my HERO!

  • @amanda.strutt
    @amanda.strutt Před 4 lety

    Deep bows and thank you. Wow. He is such a gift, deeply appreciated this and hearing him speak and share!

  • @AI-xs4fp
    @AI-xs4fp Před 7 lety +4

    Priceless interview. Thank you, Mr. Amed.

  • @jvffvy
    @jvffvy Před 4 lety +1

    This interview changed my perspective towards skit of things, Yohji truly is a legend.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🖤🖤🖤🖤

  • @katemostreicher
    @katemostreicher Před 3 lety

    so much great advice and insight in this interview, wow

  • @achrisdesign
    @achrisdesign Před 7 lety +9

    Thanks for sharing brilliant interview. Interviewer Imran was very patient and let Yohji expressed himself. Simply amazing to listen to their conversation.

  • @NCSTYLECHINA
    @NCSTYLECHINA Před rokem

    That was great interview. I still remember that I helped you to get into the Y-3 show in NY many years ago, and I think at that time you just started BOF very recently. I’m so glad that you the media has been doing so well!

  • @gretchennatalia7285
    @gretchennatalia7285 Před 4 lety +1

    Very inspirational, thankyou sensei!

  • @rafaeuarte
    @rafaeuarte Před 5 lety +1

    Wow 🙊 such advices, what a pleasure, such wisdom. Wow 👏

  • @gottablast9279
    @gottablast9279 Před 6 lety +1

    Hes such an inspiration

  • @dsauce1172
    @dsauce1172 Před 7 lety +2

    touching, great vid.

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 Před 4 lety +3

    A wonderful interview...sensitive true and insightful...a gentle incursion into a very private man's life...exposing to those interested in a life of natural instinct and being truly himself...thankyou for this one..⭐

  • @btlscarz9819
    @btlscarz9819 Před 6 lety +2

    I have sacrificed myself many times to simply get the opportunity to create something. What a true inspiration!!

  • @Camellia303
    @Camellia303 Před 2 lety

    Very good interview! Listened with all my attention. Also like the way the guy conducts the interview.

  • @vincentepeoples7693
    @vincentepeoples7693 Před rokem

    A fantastic and honest interview.

  • @samurai9319
    @samurai9319 Před 7 měsíci

    "I'm working in the side (dark) street." Thoughtful man. I have personally never been into fashion, or the fashion industry all that much because it seemed stuffy, full of elitism, & vapid. However, I was just recently turned onto Yohji Yamamoto & his art. He speaks to me & resonates with me so deeply. The forms of design he has created, has been something that I have aimed at with how I dress myself for years now. When one day I felt like I wanted to hide, & just blend in, or not have any attention drawn to me, I started to create outfits that I could "hide" in. They were comfortable, & got people to question their biases of what women should be wearing. The more I listen to Yohji, the more it confirms a need that a lot of us have. I appreciate that he continues to stay true to his core values & doesn't stray too far away from what's important.

  • @tonys490
    @tonys490 Před 6 lety +4

    He is a saint and Legend who knows fashion inside out..... SALUTE SALUTE SALUTE

  • @norikatoyan3872
    @norikatoyan3872 Před 3 měsíci

    Fantastic❤Thank you🙏

  • @ryans6309
    @ryans6309 Před 5 lety

    Amazing interview and Y3 is my favorite luxury brand!

  • @maimiya3996
    @maimiya3996 Před 4 lety

    this is inspirational.

  • @GenieActUpon
    @GenieActUpon Před 7 lety +5

    Tha GodFather of Fashion 🙌🏻

  • @krasenivanov9124
    @krasenivanov9124 Před 29 dny

    So humble

  • @SeraphineClarisse
    @SeraphineClarisse Před 4 lety

    There is something so nice hearing someone speak so slow.

  • @waywayz
    @waywayz Před 5 lety +2

    very interesting interview

  • @Pee3801
    @Pee3801 Před 8 lety

    Inspired!! bof 100%

  • @CourtsideObi
    @CourtsideObi Před 7 lety +5

    Have to say he is my favorite Designer. His story is so inspiring.

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 Před 8 měsíci

    Being a Lone Ranger as Mr Yamamoto seems to be …breaking the ground to make his mark in the world of fashion for him was important not to be mainstream…total respect for his gentle yet stoic attitude giving him the ability to be his own identity…a valuable lesson for many who fail at attempting new ideas..thankyou for this interview..

  • @user-oj3vv1yz5w
    @user-oj3vv1yz5w Před 8 lety

    Great interview.

  • @sogreedybaul
    @sogreedybaul Před 6 lety +1

    This is amazing

  • @tracycoram3196
    @tracycoram3196 Před rokem

    Just amazing!!!

  • @VeleVlogs
    @VeleVlogs Před 3 lety +1

    yes I am Mr. Yamamoto, thank you.

  • @Leiopython
    @Leiopython Před 7 lety +8

    やっぱ最高にかっこいい!

  • @elisavieira737
    @elisavieira737 Před 2 lety +1

    His clothes are beautiful he is amazing ❤️

  • @mxtw7910
    @mxtw7910 Před 5 lety +1

    Pure wisdom

  • @SwavorVIDEOS
    @SwavorVIDEOS Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing.

  • @gustavopanesso7297
    @gustavopanesso7297 Před rokem

    I LOOVE HIS DESIGNS fr men. I'm a great follower of him❤👏

  • @angelpena4518
    @angelpena4518 Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing

  • @nurikucuk683
    @nurikucuk683 Před 24 dny

    Yohji you are great

  • @samuelsurreal6896
    @samuelsurreal6896 Před 7 lety

    pure wisdom

  • @laloscult7651
    @laloscult7651 Před 4 lety

    happy late birthday Yohji

  • @SeetMingXuan
    @SeetMingXuan Před 7 lety +1

    The god of lifestyle garment, Yohji Yamamoto ....

  • @saturndirect8085
    @saturndirect8085 Před 5 lety

    Interviewer is da man btw.

  • @RicardoCoacciJoias
    @RicardoCoacciJoias Před 6 lety

    Genial and Sensational!

  • @tylercsm4690
    @tylercsm4690 Před 2 měsíci

    Will be going to Japan in October, im visiting Kubkicho. The Nighlife paradise lol.

  • @kathyni1571
    @kathyni1571 Před 8 lety +4

    I'm gonna cry...

  • @trapsoulx
    @trapsoulx Před 7 lety +7

    hes so mysterious

  • @whadafunk
    @whadafunk Před 8 lety

    LEGEND!

  •  Před 7 lety

    Yohji Yamamoto!!!!!

  • @danieloceans9652
    @danieloceans9652 Před 7 lety

    Legend!

  • @joolartey
    @joolartey Před 6 lety

    Eeee this is so cool

  • @NKDV76
    @NKDV76 Před 6 lety +3

    Lights up a cig................genius!!!!!

  • @mimi1o8
    @mimi1o8 Před 8 lety +1

    Master!

  • @angelpena4518
    @angelpena4518 Před 5 lety +1

    Respect

  • @bundess5473
    @bundess5473 Před 8 lety

    my favourite shoe ever is Qasa Racer low white, better than yeezy
    so comfy
    a true legend

  • @modernfuture9356
    @modernfuture9356 Před 8 lety +3

    The poet of black

  • @saramustew
    @saramustew Před 3 lety +1

    am I the only one crying while watching this?

  • @andalucibiscuit12
    @andalucibiscuit12 Před 4 lety

    He never take away from his hat.

  • @gemstone5994
    @gemstone5994 Před 7 lety

    inspirational. seems like they're making salsa in the background. their blinking is distracting, kinda

  • @SatineDali
    @SatineDali Před 8 lety +66

    Yohji is *MAD* sexy yo.

  • @jbellamy83
    @jbellamy83 Před 7 lety +10

    The interviewers face at 3:51 😂😂😂😂 "This isn't going the way I planned and does anyone know what Mr. Yamamoto just said? Something about an exam..."

    • @redstone-kg3ne
      @redstone-kg3ne Před 2 lety

      Lol i noticed that too. Being a quiet speaker is hard sometimes