Prior to the exhibition i was not an expert on his life history, but i instantly understood his meaning and philosophy. I loved the volume, adventurous shapes, bold colours, texture and the integration of basic clothing into art. Yamamoto is known for an avant-garde spirit in his clothing, frequently creating designs far removed from current trends. His signature oversized silhouettes in black often feature drapery in varying textures. The exhibition comes 30 years after his London Fashion Week debut and celebrates his lifes work.
In 2008, the Yohji Yamamoto Fund for Peace (YYFP) was established in conjunction with the China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development (CFFPD). The aim of the fund was to help the new generation of design and develop China's fashion industry. Whilst trying to help heal the long-standing enmity between China and Japan. Each year, an emerging Chinese designer will be awarded with a two-year scholarship to a fashion college in Japan or Europe, and a male or female Chinese fashion model will be selected to make a runway debut during the Paris pret-a-porter season.
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