Shirt for sale here from the Yohji Yamamoto Regulation line, one of the ongoing Yohji collections. I believe Regulation started in 2012, making it one of his somewhat newer lines. A few words about Yohji Yamamoto first: Yohji is one of the top designers in the world. Not just Japanese designers, but designers anywhere. His aesthetic is purely his own. Others have copied it to some degree, but there’s no mistaking the original. He’s been going steadily since the 1960s, some periods more popular and well-regarded than others, but always there. He was a part of the “new wave” of Japanese designers, along with Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons and Issey Miyake, that ushered in the modern era of avant-garde Japanese fashion.
Yohji’s aesthetic is looser than most other brands. He intentionally cuts large, allowing maximum comfort and freedom of movement, while also leaving more to the imagination. It’s a definite design philosophy, one often at odds with other fashion labels. At the same time, Yohji’s quality and construction is some of the best out there. Textiles are all custom, and his lines are almost exclusively made in Japan. Retail prices are unfortunately ridiculously expensive for new Yohji pieces, although it’s an investment in something timeless and sure to last you.
Yohji’s perhaps best known collection for men is the Pour Homme line, Yohji’s runway collection typically shown in Paris. He also designs a number of other lines including Regulation, Y’s/Y’s for men, Ground Zero, Gothic, and the Costume d’Homme line among others. The difference with the Regulation line is that some of the crazier design elements are a bit more subdued and the look is a bit more casual overall. Still, the loose aesthetic and excellent quality materials are still very much in effect, as are the extremely expensive retail prices.
With all that said, this is Yohji’s take on the classic striped tee. Fabric is 50% cotton, 50% rayon with alternating black and white stripes. Most seams are left raw here, where they intentionally turn up a bit on the arms and the waist. Silhouette is a bit loose as you might expect, but not the balloon-level proportions some of Yohji’s more out-there stuff can get in to. Features collection-specific Regulation tags on the neck and on the left sleeve.
Size is labeled a 3, fitting between a medium or a large. I measure the chest at 20”, shoulders at 19”, and length at 27”. The shirt comes in lightly used, excellent shape with no holes, tears or stains. Made in Japan.
Shipping from Japan to anywhere will be $24.