Yohji Yamamoto F/W 2025.26 Paris

[Cocteau Stone]

We would dye sample silks at my old work that created that viciously jewel toned 80s violet/purple. It's rather beautiful as a colour, as it's so electrifying, but it is so peculiar to work with. All it makes me think of is the works of Serge Lutens and sketches by Yoshitaka Amano. It's an uncanny surreal shade, vibrating with something that piques the senses but detests the contemporary.

Very monastic shapes. Not my favourite collection from him, but the drapery and textures are rather sublime. And this is some gorgeous jewellery too!!!