"YOHJI YAMAMOTO" 11SS Minimalist design skirt-like silhouette wide slacks

Based on the concept of women wearing men's clothing, YOHJI YAMAMOTO continues to create clothes for independent women with timeless values, and we are pleased to present you with a masterpiece boasting an iconic silhouette.

This masterpiece combines a stoic vertical line that falls straight from the waist to the hem with a voluminous feel that billows with every step.

There is a single zipper on the front that stretches from the center of the waist down to the hem, which acts as a subtle accent when the top is tucked in, and can be designed to change the look depending on how it is opened.

The waist area has a flat, band-like design with as little decoration as possible, and thin tabs that serve as belt loops extend modestly to the left and right, so while it maintains the minimalist style that is characteristic of Yohji, it also has the potential to be tweaked by adding hooks or straps.

The waist and hips are loose enough not to constrict the body, and then the wide silhouette continues to widen gently towards the hem. The gusset and gentle curve at the crotch give the pants a unique structure that makes them look like a long skirt, and from the front they have a vertical I-line, and the moment you move, the fabric gently opens up, creating a swaying effect that blurs the leg line.

As is typical of Yohji's bottoms, the pattern making places more emphasis on "how the fabric falls and how to create space" rather than on the body itself, creating a pleasant contrast between the impression you get when standing and when walking.

The material is a moderately thick yet beautifully draped fabric, which feels soft to the touch and slightly silky, yet firm enough to prevent the knees from showing. The fabric separates from the legs as you move and then quickly returns to its original shape, preventing clinging even in the summer. Another attractive feature is that it can be easily layered in any season. Although it is solid black, the surface has a subtle sheen, which creates shadows depending on the light, giving it a depth that doesn't look monotonous even though it is a solid color.

The Spring/Summer 2011 season for Yohji Yamamoto was marked by silhouette proposals that, while based on classic tailoring, blurred the boundaries between gender and category, and these wide slacks are a piece that truly embodies that mood. The form, which moves back and forth between trousers and skirts, conveys Yohji's stance of distancing himself from the frameworks of men's and women's and reinterpreting the relationship between body and fabric from a neutral perspective, and when incorporated into everyday wear, they have a presence that quietly changes the way the wearer stands and walks.

In terms of styling, tucking in a simple knit or shirt and emphasizing the vertical line that stretches from the waist to the hem will bring out the beauty of the pants' inherent silhouette. Layering a slightly longer tailored jacket or light coat over the top will create a balanced look where the upper body remains neat and tidy, while the hem sways softly with every step, creating a genderless, fashionable look that's easy to incorporate into your everyday life.

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