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Yohji Yamamoto

Dressmaker

Yohji Yamamoto is a Japanese fashion designer (born 1943).

Yohji Yamamoto

FigureAsia Profile

Snapshot as of 15 July 2026

Primary market
Japan
Field
dressmaker

Professional record

Yohji Yamamoto is a Japanese fashion designer (born 1943).

Education includes Keio University, Bunka Fashion College, and Gyosei Junior and Senior High School. Recorded honours include Honorary Royal Designer for Industry, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.

Selected recognition