Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme Cropped Cargo Hoodie | Rare 1980s Archive

Yamamoto Pour Homme
• mid–late 1980s
• medium–weight wool, unlined
• dark black tone
• short body, boxy shape
• concealed snap closure for a clean, minimal front
• unique leather strings running front to back
• two large flap pockets at the front
• generous hood
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• size M
• approximate flat measurements: shoulders – 50 cm, chest (pit to pit) – 60 cm, back length (from base of hood) – 60cm, sleeve length (from shoulder seam) – 64 cm
• 100% wool
• No flaws

Exceptional early Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme piece from the 1980s, showcasing the designer’s pioneering approach to utilitarian deconstruction. This cropped hoodie demonstrates Yamamoto’s masterful manipulation of proportion and his signature subversion of functional workwear.

Construction & Materials:

- Premium wool fabrication with substantial weight and drape characteristic of early Yohji production
- Snap closure system at front placket, rejecting conventional zipper hardware
- Leather drawstring ties at hood for adjustable styling and sculptural draping
- Dual chest cargo pockets with snap closures, maintaining the utilitarian aesthetic
- Cropped body length

Design Details:
The piece exemplifies Yamamoto’s early exploration of sportswear codes through a conceptual lens. The wool cargo hoodie hybrid typifies his practice of elevating humble garment archetypes through unexpected material choices and proportional manipulation. Leather ties at both front and back of the hood allow for multiple styling configurations, enabling the wearer to adjust the hood’s volume and drape.