“Y’s” 2020SS Patch pocket long shirt

While embodying Yohji Yamamoto’s aesthetic in a more everyday silhouette, quietly balancing practicality and form, we present a piece imbued with a sense of reconstruction.

While based on a refined white shirt, delicate nuances derived from workwear introduce a subtle tension and beauty of space, making this an exceptional piece.

First and foremost, the striking feature is the large pocket boldly placed on the left side, which adds depth to the surface through multiple stitches rather than just serving as storage. This creates a three-dimensional expression on a typically flat white shirt, giving it unique value. The idea of creating visual change through functional extension rather than decoration aligns closely with Y’s consistent aesthetic of subtraction, exuding a sense of clarity and distinctive personality.

The body is designed with overall ease, with fabric that drapes smoothly from the shoulders to the hem, avoiding overly accentuating the body’s lines while maintaining a well-proportioned appearance that doesn’t look too large. Setting the length slightly longer increases the area that catches air compared to typical shirts, creating natural movement when walking or in motion. This makes it minimal yet highly expressive, a piece that thoughtfully captures the space between body and clothing, reminiscent of Yohji Yamamoto’s lineage.

The collar has a basic shape that is not overly assertive, creating a clean look around the face while tightening the overall impression through the straight line of the placket. The button placement is straightforward, maintaining a friendly, everyday feel, making it easy to incorporate into daily wear despite its structured design. Because it adheres to classic shirt conventions from the cuffs to the collar, the differences in pockets and volume stand out more beautifully, and the brand’s mature sense of balance subtly creates a quiet sense of discomfort with elegance.

The back features a yoke and center pleats, which subtly add depth to the rear view and also provide greater freedom of movement, seamlessly combining visual beauty with comfort. From the front, it appears extremely clean, and when you turn around, the fabric's volume quietly expands, giving the shirt a lingering presence beyond a simple white shirt, naturally adding depth to everyday outfits.

Additionally, this is a piece that can be confidently dated, as the internal tag shows the model number YN-B15-001 with a season code, the care label in the center with the number 1020, and the address in Higashishinagawa, Shinagawa Ward, along with the new JIS standard laundry symbols, providing clear evidence that it was designed for Spring/Summer 2020. Since this is not a shirt that can be casually dated just by appearance, having such physical and textual proof increases trust in the item.

Styling-wise, pairing with trousers that have a relaxed drape or voluminous pants will naturally highlight the shirt's spaciousness and structured feel. When combined with long skirts or bottoms with beautiful vertical lines, it can more naturally express Y’s signature quiet impact.

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