In response to the banality of clothing and the all-purpose outfits worn by many men on a daily basis, this collection pushes eccentricity and the codes of sophistication to the extreme. Often the models seem like little marquises. They wear hats, scarfs, jabots, and even wigs.

A distinctive Victorian-inspired gilet from Yohji Yamamoto’s S/S11 menswear runway collection, finished with knitted cotton shoulder and hem. The construction is characteristically considered, with an abundance of buttons running down the front and continuing beneath the collar, while the curved hem reinforces its vest-like character. Multiple pockets introduce a subtle utilitarian quality, offset by the richness of the striped cotton fabric, whose varying patterns create considerable depth and texture.

At the rear, an adjustable waist cinch allows the silhouette to be shaped to the wearer with ease, accommodating a range of proportions while preserving the garment’s distinctive form.

A fascinating example of Yamamoto’s ability to reinterpret historical menswear through unexpected materials and construction—part Victorian gilet, part utilitarian vest, and unmistakably Yohji.

Made In Japan
Size 3
100% Cotton