A collection of never-before published drawings from legendary Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto, shining a light on the creative process behind his radical work.

A collection of never-before-published drawings from legendary Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, shining a light on the creative process behind his radical work.

Flaming coats, slumped figures and elegant dresses: Yohji Yamamoto's drawings are far more than simply preparatory sketches: they are a glimpse into his unique vision of fashion. However, they have never been fully explored, and only a few examples have been seen by the world at large.

Written by Alexandre Samson and with images directly selected by Yamamoto himself, as well as design support from Peter Saville, Yohji Yamamoto Drawings reveals previously unpublished drawings to offer readers unparalleled insight into the designer's creative world. Featuring both menswear and womenswear designs and sketches, they reflect an artist committed to exploring the limits of fashion. This official book is a vital publication not only for Yamamoto's fans, but for all fashion lovers.

Details

ISBN13: 9780500029909
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 310
Edition:
Publication Date: 29 Oct 2026
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication City, Country: London, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 30(H)x21.2(L)1620
Weight (gm): 1620

Author Biography

Alexandre Samson is a fashion historian and curator at Palais Galliera. He is the co-author of Givenchy CATWALK‚Ñ¢, and has curated exhibitions including 'Margiela Galliera 1989-2009', 'Back Side / Fashion from Behind', '1997 Fashion Big Bang' and 'Rick Owens, Temple of Love'.

Reviews

An intimate, almost voyeuristic glimpse into this deeply private designer's creative process * The World of Interiors *
Reveals Yamamoto's sketches are as sharp as his tailoring * WWD *
A rare look at how Yamamoto thinks on paper * Hypebeast *
This is not simply an archive being opened but an artist deciding which traces of thought deserve to remain * Glass Magazine *
An intimate look at one of fashion's most influential creative minds * PAUSE Magazine *
The hidden blueprint of one of fashion's greatest revolutionaries * Vanity Teen *
Reveals a side of Yamamoto's work few have ever seen * Highsnobiety *
A rare glimpse into his unique vision * Vogue Singapore *
An indispensable addition for anyone fascinated by fashion history, design archives, and the creative process behind an extraordinary career * hube magazine *