–SPECIAL– "Yohji Yamamoto" 98AW Sculptural asymmetric draped wool jacket

"Yohji Yamamoto Femme"

98AW Asymmetric draped wool jacket

From Yohji Yamamoto Femme, which has brought Japanese mode to the world through the construction of clothing unconstrained by preconceived ideas, we would like to introduce a beautiful archive jacket with distinctive cutting and flowing drape.

This exquisite piece features oversized left-right asymmetric lapels that cross the chest, and through the overlap of the front panels, it creates rich shadowing and a three-dimensional drape. While it is based on a refined tailored jacket, it is elevated by not keeping the left and right sides uniformly aligned—transforming it into a form with motion that is completed only when worn.

The material uses 100% wool fabric. With a smooth surface created by the fine weave and an appropriate amount of firmness, it falls softly in a manner that follows the movement of the body, providing natural ease within the constructed design. The deep black tone quietly highlights the complexity of the cutting, while the shading that forms on the lapels and front panel subtly changes depending on how the light falls and how it moves when worn.

For a long hem that reaches around the hip area, ease is built into the body width and shoulder area. This relaxed silhouette draws a refined line that flows vertically without strongly constricting the body, conveying a sense of proportion that is not limited to a particular gender or body type—something Yohji Yamamoto Femme excels at.

The sleeves are designed to be slightly long, and the cuffs feature oversized turn-ups. By adding visual weight to the hands, the proportions are balanced with the bold lapels at the chest. Rather than over-decorating every detail, the fact that the length of the sleeve and the overlap of the fabric themselves function as design elements reflects Yōji Yamamoto’s distinctive sense of aesthetics toward clothing.

The quality label confirms the item number FY-J28-100, 100% wool, and indications of domestic production. Furthermore, taking all factors together—the old-format washing instructions and the typeface on the care tag, the asymmetric lapels, the long-line silhouette, and the constructed tailoring that leverages the material’s elegant fall—it is estimated to be a piece from the 1998 autumn/winter season.

The design, which transforms the fabric from a flat surface into a three-dimensional form on the body and completes the silhouette through the wearer’s movements, clearly reflects the appeal of Yohji Yamamoto Femme. While it stands as a refined black jacket in stillness, as soon as you slip your arms into the sleeves, the overlapping lapels and the drape on the front panel emerge, revealing a different expression with every step.

As we present it here as part of the MOOD Special Collection, this is not merely a jacket that incorporates a transformed design, but a special archive piece in which the formal structure of tailoring, the way the material falls, the asymmetric construction, and the wearer’s movements are unified. Rather than relying on embellishments or logos, its individuality can be expressed through cutting and silhouette—this is where the value that endures beyond time lies.

For styling, pairing it with wide slacks or a long skirt will enhance the jacket’s vertical silhouette and flowing drape. By choosing a simple shirt or inner layer, the asymmetric lapels become the focal point of the look, adding quiet tension and refinement to everyday style.

This is a standout piece that is unmistakably Yohji Yamamoto Femme, offering silhouettes that remain fresh even after the passage of time, and a rich expression created by the wearer’s movements.

Please take advantage of this opportunity.