"YOHJI YAMAMOTO" 12SS Folded front panel cotton shirt

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We are pleased to present to you some design masterpieces from YOHJI YAMAMOTO, a brand that continues to create clothes for independent women with values that are not swayed by the times, based on the concept of women wearing men's clothes.

This masterpiece is impressive for its appearance, featuring white space and shadows, as if quietly conveying the will to reconstruct it.

This piece, which was introduced in the Yohji Yamamoto 2012 Spring/Summer Collection, is a white cotton shirt with a seemingly minimalist structure, but features overlapping panels that fold over the front, covering the buttons as if to conceal a silent will, while simultaneously creating a sense of tranquil tension and poetic beauty. And it is in this act of "hiding" that Yohji Yamamoto's unique aesthetic of "the true form lies in imperfection" is strongly present.

The linearity of the cut-off panels and the gentle flow of the fabric from the neck to the hem create an exquisite contrast, and the structural design is completely free of exaggeration, blurring the contours to give the impression that the garment is enveloping the space as the body moves. Excessive decoration is avoided in the cuffs, buttons, and stitching, and the restrained design gives the form an introspective strength, making this a masterpiece that symbolizes the "reset" year of Spring/Summer 2012.

The material used is densely woven white cotton poplin, and its firmness and smoothness creates a natural drape that undulates slightly on the body. Also, since it is a subdued off-white rather than pure white, it allows shadows to appear on the shape, further highlighting the three-dimensional structure.

The sizing is well-balanced so that it can be worn by both men and women, and the straight lines in the shoulders and sleeves in particular mean that the shirt's original "structure" can be used as a styling axis by both men and women.

This is a masterpiece with a quiet avant-garde quality that goes beyond the framework of a dress shirt and is perfect for those who want to poetically reinterpret form and space, and who want to incorporate a touch of architectural atmosphere into their daily lives.

In terms of styling, we particularly recommend pairing it with wide slacks with a sense of depth or wool pants with a beautiful drape to make the most of the structure of the shirt itself. Also, by tucking in a high-neck knit underneath, the front panel structure will stand out more clearly, and in winter you can create a beautiful layered look by pairing it with a long coat or cashmere cape.

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