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

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  • Опубликовано: 14 май 2016
  • 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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  • @AnEminenceGrise
    @AnEminenceGrise 8 лет назад +830

    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 6 лет назад +9

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

    • @yvngd88
      @yvngd88 5 лет назад

      @@ducksick510 hahahah

    • @staruniverse394
      @staruniverse394 5 лет назад +6

      @@ducksick510 shut up

    • @mjz5254
      @mjz5254 5 лет назад +3

      @@ducksick510 Cuz you're boring.

    • @ishikaa6066
      @ishikaa6066 3 года назад +2

      Has anyone heard of issey miyake

  • @DjWarp79
    @DjWarp79 7 лет назад +352

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

    • @jvffvy
      @jvffvy 4 года назад +2

      Time Warp those words cut different 🖤

  • @fawn3931
    @fawn3931 6 лет назад +136

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

  • @bundess5473
    @bundess5473 8 лет назад +226

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

    • @D3athW1ng
      @D3athW1ng 5 лет назад

      📠🙅🏾‍♂️📃

  • @magnoliansoup
    @magnoliansoup 5 лет назад +324

    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 4 года назад +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 2 года назад +1

      YSL started that concept

    • @redstone-kg3ne
      @redstone-kg3ne 2 года назад +1

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

  • @gabesta6319
    @gabesta6319 8 лет назад +106

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

  • @teocalmeida
    @teocalmeida 8 лет назад +269

    yohji yamamoto is the saint I pray to every night

    • @ricconstituantabrogatoirei4999
      @ricconstituantabrogatoirei4999 8 лет назад +6

      you lost at this point your soul...poor thing!

    • @teocalmeida
      @teocalmeida 8 лет назад +27

      REVOLUTION CREATIVE i want kiss u so badly but my mouth is busy chewing on doritos rn

    • @ciao63097
      @ciao63097 7 лет назад

      Teo Almeida teo you are freakkin cool👍

    • @internetcomment4440
      @internetcomment4440 4 года назад

      Teo Almeida get a grip asshole

  • @gracewang9797
    @gracewang9797 7 лет назад +199

    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 5 лет назад +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 2 года назад +10

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

    • @lapanda2343
      @lapanda2343 Год назад +5

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

  • @KsideHb
    @KsideHb 5 лет назад +35

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

  • @killsunhee
    @killsunhee 8 лет назад +74

    Yohji just oozes wisdom.

  • @TekkitTeamSparta
    @TekkitTeamSparta 8 лет назад +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 8 лет назад +88

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

    • @lilbigman00
      @lilbigman00 5 лет назад +1

      Teo Almeida ahahhahahaha

  • @kyriaki4901
    @kyriaki4901 6 лет назад +23

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

  • @blindfoldme4841
    @blindfoldme4841 8 лет назад +131

    him and rick owens are my fashion gods

    • @donshah7479
      @donshah7479 8 лет назад +1

      I second this ^

    • @samuelsurreal6896
      @samuelsurreal6896 7 лет назад +2

      same.

    • @ultrasonicpriest
      @ultrasonicpriest 7 лет назад +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 7 лет назад

      dont ever forget RAF

    • @businessoffashion
      @businessoffashion  7 лет назад +2

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

  • @malcolmvolk
    @malcolmvolk 8 лет назад +35

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

  • @distineys2
    @distineys2 7 лет назад +42

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

  • @jetanooga
    @jetanooga 3 месяца назад +1

    respect to the interviewer for not talking over him

  • @OrigiNalXrayEdits
    @OrigiNalXrayEdits 6 лет назад +30

    when he lit up his cig it looked like a film

  • @yesyes9859
    @yesyes9859 7 лет назад +34

    dang, this is like meditation :)

  • @PavlinaHlavackovaphoriginal
    @PavlinaHlavackovaphoriginal 5 лет назад +19

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

  • @jonathanmpdemon4821
    @jonathanmpdemon4821 6 лет назад +14

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

  • @VIDDTHEDESIGNER
    @VIDDTHEDESIGNER 6 лет назад +7

    I get the energy of a patience wise man

  • @SubtleProvisions
    @SubtleProvisions 5 лет назад +10

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

  • @blkgdzglobal
    @blkgdzglobal 4 года назад +36

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

  • @sugarbomb26
    @sugarbomb26 4 года назад +18

    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.

  • @jlewis122
    @jlewis122 6 лет назад +3

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

  • @deannenguyen3041
    @deannenguyen3041 8 лет назад +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.

  • @ItsClarufy
    @ItsClarufy 8 лет назад +23

    Very inspiring. Yamamoto is a real inspiration.

  • @jeremykarl8723
    @jeremykarl8723 8 лет назад +68

    13:43 lights cigarette

  • @guybeauregard
    @guybeauregard 7 лет назад +6

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

  • @gerswin84
    @gerswin84 4 года назад +1

    I literraly cried listening to him. A true master!

  • @amanda.strutt
    @amanda.strutt 4 года назад

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

  • @jvffvy
    @jvffvy 4 года назад +1

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

  • @achrisdesign
    @achrisdesign 7 лет назад +9

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

  • @AI-xs4fp
    @AI-xs4fp 7 лет назад +4

    Priceless interview. Thank you, Mr. Amed.

  • @btlscarz9819
    @btlscarz9819 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @cocobird2632
    @cocobird2632 6 лет назад +5

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

  • @eth8285
    @eth8285 8 лет назад +6

    Is and will always be my biggest idol.

  • @LOVE-DL7
    @LOVE-DL7 7 лет назад +7

    He is my HERO!

  • @virgilsauvage4765
    @virgilsauvage4765 6 лет назад +6

    Amazing man. Truly inspiring.

  • @MaryAnn161
    @MaryAnn161 8 лет назад

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

  • @NCSTYLECHINA
    @NCSTYLECHINA Год назад

    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!

  • @azkahassan1327
    @azkahassan1327 6 лет назад

    Loved every min of it, hes a real insperation

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 4 года назад +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..⭐

  • @achrisdesign
    @achrisdesign 7 лет назад +3

    Wonderful interview! Thanks for sharing.

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 9 месяцев назад

    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..

  • @SarahPalmaRefresh
    @SarahPalmaRefresh 8 лет назад +1

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

  • @gottablast9279
    @gottablast9279 6 лет назад +1

    Hes such an inspiration

  • @erman7
    @erman7 8 лет назад +3

    Great content from bof, as always!

  • @gretchennatalia7285
    @gretchennatalia7285 4 года назад +1

    Very inspirational, thankyou sensei!

  • @katemostreicher
    @katemostreicher 3 года назад

    so much great advice and insight in this interview, wow

  • @krasenivanov9124
    @krasenivanov9124 Месяц назад

    So humble

  • @CourtsideObi
    @CourtsideObi 7 лет назад +5

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

  • @rafaeuarte
    @rafaeuarte 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @vincentepeoples7693
    @vincentepeoples7693 Год назад

    A fantastic and honest interview.

  • @Camellia303
    @Camellia303 2 года назад

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

  • @samurai9319
    @samurai9319 8 месяцев назад

    "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.

  • @SeraphineClarisse
    @SeraphineClarisse 4 года назад

    There is something so nice hearing someone speak so slow.

  • @ollieoverthesky0000
    @ollieoverthesky0000 8 лет назад +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 7 лет назад

      i want to be a japanese...

    • @Erik-iz1rs
      @Erik-iz1rs 6 лет назад +9

      Time Warp weeaboo weeeeaaaaabbbbbboooooo

  • @tonys490
    @tonys490 6 лет назад +4

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

  • @dsauce1172
    @dsauce1172 7 лет назад +2

    touching, great vid.

  • @maimiya3996
    @maimiya3996 4 года назад

    this is inspirational.

  • @GenieActUpon
    @GenieActUpon 7 лет назад +5

    Tha GodFather of Fashion 🙌🏻

  • @ryans6309
    @ryans6309 6 лет назад

    Amazing interview and Y3 is my favorite luxury brand!

  • @Pee3801
    @Pee3801 8 лет назад

    Inspired!! bof 100%

  • @mxtw7910
    @mxtw7910 5 лет назад +1

    Pure wisdom

  • @norikatoyan3872
    @norikatoyan3872 4 месяца назад

    Fantastic❤Thank you🙏

  • @tracycoram3196
    @tracycoram3196 Год назад

    Just amazing!!!

  • @nurikucuk683
    @nurikucuk683 Месяц назад

    Yohji you are great

  • @gustavopanesso7297
    @gustavopanesso7297 Год назад

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

  • @sogreedybaul
    @sogreedybaul 7 лет назад +1

    This is amazing

  • @user-oj3vv1yz5w
    @user-oj3vv1yz5w 8 лет назад

    Great interview.

  • @laloscult7651
    @laloscult7651 4 года назад

    happy late birthday Yohji

  • @elisavieira737
    @elisavieira737 2 года назад +1

    His clothes are beautiful he is amazing ❤️

  • @samuelsurreal6896
    @samuelsurreal6896 7 лет назад

    pure wisdom

  • @oluwatomibombata8834
    @oluwatomibombata8834 6 лет назад

    Great interview

  • @Leiopython
    @Leiopython 7 лет назад +8

    やっぱ最高にかっこいい!

  • @kathyni1571
    @kathyni1571 8 лет назад +4

    I'm gonna cry...

  • @SeetMingXuan
    @SeetMingXuan 7 лет назад +1

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

  • @datha9704
    @datha9704 16 дней назад

    Im ready

  • @SwavorVIDEOS
    @SwavorVIDEOS 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing.

  • @whadafunk
    @whadafunk 8 лет назад

    LEGEND!

  • @VeleVlogs
    @VeleVlogs 3 года назад +1

    yes I am Mr. Yamamoto, thank you.

  • @angelpena4518
    @angelpena4518 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing

  •  7 лет назад

    Yohji Yamamoto!!!!!

  • @dariamartelli2505
    @dariamartelli2505 3 года назад

    Very inspiring, emotional . Nowadays to listen at a man with so much truth and authenticity is precious gift.

  • @saturndirect8085
    @saturndirect8085 5 лет назад

    Interviewer is da man btw.

  • @tylercsm4690
    @tylercsm4690 3 месяца назад

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

  • @danieloceans9652
    @danieloceans9652 8 лет назад

    Legend!

  • @trapsoulx
    @trapsoulx 7 лет назад +7

    hes so mysterious

  • @angelpena4518
    @angelpena4518 5 лет назад +1

    Respect

  • @RicardoCoacciJoias
    @RicardoCoacciJoias 6 лет назад

    Genial and Sensational!

  • @joolartey
    @joolartey 6 лет назад

    Eeee this is so cool

  • @mimi1o8
    @mimi1o8 8 лет назад +1

    Master!

  • @NKDV76
    @NKDV76 6 лет назад +3

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

  • @modernfuture9356
    @modernfuture9356 8 лет назад +3

    The poet of black

  • @andalucibiscuit12
    @andalucibiscuit12 4 года назад

    He never take away from his hat.

  • @VladCiobanuArt
    @VladCiobanuArt 4 года назад +1

    wow I feel so privilleged to hear his thoughts. Trully a master of design

  • @bundess5473
    @bundess5473 8 лет назад

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

  • @saramustew
    @saramustew 3 года назад +1

    am I the only one crying while watching this?