1. Yohji Yamamoto
The seminal Japanese designer behind brands Yohji Yamamoto, Y's and Y-3, he is revered for his avant-garde pieces and master tailoring—he's even been compared to legendary French designer Madeleine Vionnet. Yamamoto has also evolved a form of thought that many still strive to grasp: understanding the synergy between the human body and material clothing.
An intellectual designer, Yamamoto creates beyond trends or seasonality, favouring pure artistic expression or as he calls it, "new emotions, new silhouettes." Using black as the sole colour for his designs, Yamamoto plays with the sensuality of fabrics, allowing them to take shape as they please. It's no wonder he's known as the vagabond of the fashion world.
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