Yohji Yamamoto introduces the new Playboy collection that is meant to garner attention globally. It is filled with menswear staples that are only available online at Yohji Yamamoto. The silhouettes include signature blazers, shirting options, and balloon pants, all of which are made with less austere fabric materials at a more affordable price.
Launching on July 21st, S'YTE is presenting his Playboy collection that blends the classic silhouettes with illustrated Playboy pin-up that were done decades ago for the magazine, when created by artist Harumi Yamaguchi. It details short sleeve tops and tees along with some archival jackets that are painted with realistic pin-up visuals. There are ten items in total in the latest capsule.
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Yohji Yamamoto Introduces the New Playboy Collection
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