Yohji Yamamoto

Yōji Yamamoto is an award winning and influential Japanese fashion designer based in Tokyo and Paris.

He is considered to be a master tailor and is known for his avant-garde tailoring featuring Japanese design aesthetics. In 1981 he presented a womenswear collection and in 1984 followed the first menswear collection. His more prestigious awards for his contributions to fashion include Chevalier of Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon, the Ordre national du Mérite, the Royal Designer for Industry and the Master of Design award by Fashion Group International.