"I simply cannot stand people's tendency to become conservative. I don't know if the term avant-garde is still relevant because it seems that it has itself become so common in fashion. It sounds almost pretentious now. But I still believe in the essence of that spirit; to voice opposition to established values. But I also believe that the only way to oppose something, or to find something of your own is to start your journey by taking the long road of tradition. So I always tend to include a certain sense of authenticity in my clothing, even in the most conceptual pieces I make. It is a delicate balance indeed. I need to be audacious enough to create something original, but also need to make sure that there's a sense of practicality, substance and wearability."
-Yohji Yamamoto
Yohji Yamamoto's fashion has been highly acclaimed in the world of art. In recent years, two exhibitions were realized at the Victoria & albert Museum (UK) in 2011 and the Holon Design Museum (Israel) in 2012.
The drawings showcased during the Art Exhibition at the Yohji Yamamoto Aoyama Store in 2012 will be commercialized specially for this event.
