Wool Gabardine Trousers
Black wool gabardine trousers — tucked, wrapped, string-waisted — are the house's foundational garment and the clearest expression of Yamamoto's volume-driven tailoring.
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Yohji Yamamoto
Tokyo avant-garde house founded in 1972, known for black oversized tailoring and asymmetric draping, plus the long-running Y-3 line with Adidas.
TokyoOrigin
UnisexFocus
Avant-gardeStyle
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What to know about Yohji Yamamoto
Black is the working uniform
The house language is black wool and gabardine tailoring, oversized coats, asymmetric draping and wide trousers, layered with hand-finished jersey.
One name, several tiers
The group spans Y's, Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME, Limi Feu by his daughter Limi, and Y-3 with Adidas since 2002, so prices and cut vary sharply by line.
Paris shows, Tokyo origins
Founded in Tokyo in 1972 and shown in Paris since 1981, with Yamamoto, born 1943, still creative director under owner Integral Corp.
The pieces that define Yohji Yamamoto
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Draped Jersey
Drape-panelled tees, hoodies and asymmetric henleys translate Yamamoto's runway draping into everyday black layering.
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TA Tuxedo Line
The TA Tuxedo pieces — hakama trousers, three-pocket shirts, one-tuck trousers — show the brand's habit of dismantling formalwear codes.
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How Yohji Yamamoto fits
Overall fit
runs large
Yohji Yamamoto main-line pieces are cut deliberately oversized, long and drapey, so garments almost always wear larger than the label size suggests, while the Japanese numeric sizing itself can be confusing for first-time buyers.
Tip: Most people take their usual size for the intended oversized silhouette, but if you want anything close to a conventional fit, size down one — and check the numeric Japanese sizing (roughly 1=XS/S, 2=S/M, 3=M/L, 4=L/XL) before ordering.
Medium confidence · based on 18 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | runs large | relaxed and voluminous with low armholes | Take your usual size for the intended oversized layering look, or size down for something closer to standard. |
| Shirts & overshirts | runs large | boxy through the chest with dropped shoulders and generous sleeve volume | Size down one if you prefer a conventional shirt fit, and expect to push sleeves back regardless. |
| Trousers & pants | runs large | wide-leg, high-rise, heavily draped tailoring — the house signature | Order your usual waist but plan on tailoring the length, and size down only if the waist sits loose on you. |
| Jeans & denim | runs large | relaxed to wide, rarely slim | Stick to your normal waist and expect a much roomier, longer leg than a standard denim brand. |
| Jackets | runs large | dramatically oversized with dropped shoulders and deep armholes, even on tailored blazers | Size down one from your usual jacket size unless you specifically want the full cocooning volume. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs large | boxy to elongated, often with dropped shoulders and asymmetric or layered panels | Size down one if you want a normal t-shirt fit; keep your size for the intended tall, draping look. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Yohji Yamamoto fit questions
Does Yohji Yamamoto run big or small?
Yohji Yamamoto runs large. Most people take their usual size for the intended oversized silhouette, but if you want anything close to a conventional fit, size down one — and check the numeric Japanese sizing (roughly 1=XS/S, 2=S/M, 3=M/L, 4=L/XL) before ordering. Yohji Yamamoto main-line pieces are cut deliberately oversized, long and drapey, so garments almost always wear larger than the label size suggests, while the Japanese numeric sizing itself can be confusing for first-time buyers.
How does Yohji Yamamoto fit?
Yohji Yamamoto main-line pieces are cut deliberately oversized, long and drapey, so garments almost always wear larger than the label size suggests, while the Japanese numeric sizing itself can be confusing for first-time buyers. Overall shape: intentionally oversized and drapey, with dropped shoulders, generous volume through the body and a lot of fabric movement.
How do Yohji Yamamoto hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Yohji Yamamoto hoodies & sweatshirts runs large. Take your usual size for the intended oversized layering look, or size down for something closer to standard. Shape: relaxed and voluminous with low armholes.
How do Yohji Yamamoto shirts & overshirts fit?
Yohji Yamamoto shirts & overshirts runs large. Size down one if you prefer a conventional shirt fit, and expect to push sleeves back regardless. Shape: boxy through the chest with dropped shoulders and generous sleeve volume.
How do Yohji Yamamoto trousers & pants fit?
Yohji Yamamoto trousers & pants runs large. Order your usual waist but plan on tailoring the length, and size down only if the waist sits loose on you. Shape: wide-leg, high-rise, heavily draped tailoring — the house signature.
Brand facts
Yohji Yamamoto founded Y's in Tokyo in 1972 and debuted in Paris in 1981, where the house still shows menswear and womenswear. Signature pieces include black wool and gabardine tailoring, oversized coats, asymmetric draping, wide trousers and layered jersey with hand-finished detailing. The group spans Y's, Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME, Limi Feu by daughter Limi Yamamoto, and Y-3, the Adidas line running since 2002. Private equity firm Integral Corp. has owned the company since its 2009 bankruptcy restructuring; Yamamoto, born 1943, remains creative director.
- Founded
- 1972
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Made in
- Japan
- Price
- $$$$$
- Typical prices
- T-shirts $241–$343 · Jewelry $423–$650 · Trousers $810–$1059
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Avant-garde, Minimalist / Contemporary, Punk / Grunge / Goth