The way he talks, his pauses and breaks this is almost like a scene from a movie. A true artist, a designer, the last of his kind. What a character, mesmerising interview...

"From child birth i notice life is not fair. I dont wanna to be nothing." - Inspirational Words...

"are you ready to sacrifice yourself to create something?"

shoutout to Yohji's Daughter for keeping Yohji going, what a Legend

When Yamamoto discussed how he disliked the clothing worn by women which was "sexy" and "feminine" I remembered why I like him so much. His rejection of feminine girly clothing in favor of black loose silhouettes is why he's my favorite designer and one of my role models. He doesn't apply the clothing standards of each gender to his works, which is rare to find in the modern world. Expanding on Yamamoto's point about women, this is what he stated in a different interview: "When I started making clothes for my line Y’s in 1977, all I wanted was for women to wear men’s clothes. It meant something to me - the idea of a coat guarding and hiding a woman’s body... The more she hides and abandons her femininity, the more it emerges from the very heart of her existence. A pair of brilliantly cut cotton trousers can be more beautiful than a gorgeous silk gown." I was reading other interviews with him and I actually wrote down this quote: “Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy - but mysterious. But above all black says this: "I don’t bother you - don’t bother me" And this one: “Don’t be one of a group. Be yourself. Stay a little bit monotone - walk on our side of the street, don’t walk the mainstream of fashion. You’ll be polluted by trends”

yohji yamamoto is the saint I pray to every night

You never knew if he was making a speaking break or if he was done answering the question

When Yohji said" " I have been losing my competitors year by year, especially clothing designer are decreaing, only stylist. ", we do see the sadness from his eyes, which make me so upset, too. Fashion system now is so money driving.

This dude's swagger is on another level. Very inspiring

Yohji just oozes wisdom.

respect to the interviewer for not talking over him

i love Imran's interviews... very intelligent and always respectful of the interviewee

Yohji, Jun Takahashi, and Takahiro Miyashita are probably the 3 Japanese Saints that I truly respect and look up to. They all have this down to earth, gnarly feel to them, while still being very avantgarde. Hail Yohji

him and rick owens are my fashion gods

The fact that he is so humble makes him even more respectable. Talented and humble does not happen quite often

the last 5 minutes of this is absolutely brilliant. yohji is truly one of the greatest to ever do it.

when he lit up his cig it looked like a film

I just love what he said in the last 10 minutes or so. He is my HERO.

dang, this is like meditation :)

I love his honesty! Everything he says comes from within.

I wish they allowed him to speak in his native tongue so the interview might have been more cohesive

This helps with my anxiety, i come back evryday to hear his voice.

I'm mesmerized! Thank you for this interview Imran. This is one of my design hero's and I've never heard his words before and I'm so moved by his story.

13:43 lights cigarette

I get the energy of a patience wise man

Very inspiring. Yamamoto is a real inspiration.

He thinks before he speaks in the most refreshing way He is oozing 😎 coolness chicness and a great quiet wisdom.

Is and will always be my biggest idol.

I keep rewatching this every few weeks or so and get inspired every time. Thanks for doing this interview

Watching this video on LSD was the best experience I ever had. This video inspired me so much and made me realise crazy things I couldn't. To be Japanese, just like the great Yamamoto, I'm honored!

that was powerful and just what i needed. Imran, you have a gorgeous way with interviews, kid-gloved yes but delicately deep. thank you so much.

Great content from bof, as always!

Wonderful interview! Thanks for sharing.

Amazing man. Truly inspiring.

Loved every min of it, hes a real insperation

this was very thoughtful and very educative in a nice way , thank you

Really interesting interview once again, Imran! Yamamoto has a refreshing outsider perspective to hear from. Loved it.

A brilliant interview with a brilliant man. Yohji is amazing!

I literraly cried listening to him. A true master!

Wow... What an inspirer PERSON. Thank you BoF!

He is my HERO!

Deep bows and thank you. Wow. He is such a gift, deeply appreciated this and hearing him speak and share!

Priceless interview. Thank you, Mr. Amed.

This interview changed my perspective towards skit of things, Yohji truly is a legend.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🖤🖤🖤🖤

so much great advice and insight in this interview, wow

Thanks for sharing brilliant interview. Interviewer Imran was very patient and let Yohji expressed himself. Simply amazing to listen to their conversation.

That was great interview. I still remember that I helped you to get into the Y-3 show in NY many years ago, and I think at that time you just started BOF very recently. I’m so glad that you the media has been doing so well!

Very inspirational, thankyou sensei!

Wow 🙊 such advices, what a pleasure, such wisdom. Wow 👏

Hes such an inspiration

touching, great vid.

A wonderful interview...sensitive true and insightful...a gentle incursion into a very private man's life...exposing to those interested in a life of natural instinct and being truly himself...thankyou for this one..⭐

I have sacrificed myself many times to simply get the opportunity to create something. What a true inspiration!!

Very good interview! Listened with all my attention. Also like the way the guy conducts the interview.

A fantastic and honest interview.

"I'm working in the side (dark) street." Thoughtful man. I have personally never been into fashion, or the fashion industry all that much because it seemed stuffy, full of elitism, & vapid. However, I was just recently turned onto Yohji Yamamoto & his art. He speaks to me & resonates with me so deeply. The forms of design he has created, has been something that I have aimed at with how I dress myself for years now. When one day I felt like I wanted to hide, & just blend in, or not have any attention drawn to me, I started to create outfits that I could "hide" in. They were comfortable, & got people to question their biases of what women should be wearing. The more I listen to Yohji, the more it confirms a need that a lot of us have. I appreciate that he continues to stay true to his core values & doesn't stray too far away from what's important.

He is a saint and Legend who knows fashion inside out..... SALUTE SALUTE SALUTE

Fantastic❤Thank you🙏

Amazing interview and Y3 is my favorite luxury brand!

this is inspirational.

Tha GodFather of Fashion 🙌🏻

So humble

There is something so nice hearing someone speak so slow.

very interesting interview

Inspired!! bof 100%

Have to say he is my favorite Designer. His story is so inspiring.

Being a Lone Ranger as Mr Yamamoto seems to be …breaking the ground to make his mark in the world of fashion for him was important not to be mainstream…total respect for his gentle yet stoic attitude giving him the ability to be his own identity…a valuable lesson for many who fail at attempting new ideas..thankyou for this interview..

Great interview.

This is amazing

Just amazing!!!

yes I am Mr. Yamamoto, thank you.

やっぱ最高にかっこいい！

His clothes are beautiful he is amazing ❤️

Pure wisdom

Amazing.

I LOOVE HIS DESIGNS fr men. I'm a great follower of him❤👏

Amazing

Yohji you are great

pure wisdom

happy late birthday Yohji

The god of lifestyle garment, Yohji Yamamoto ....

Interviewer is da man btw.

Genial and Sensational!

Will be going to Japan in October, im visiting Kubkicho. The Nighlife paradise lol.

I'm gonna cry...

hes so mysterious

LEGEND!

Yohji Yamamoto!!!!!

Legend!

Eeee this is so cool

Lights up a cig................genius!!!!!

Master!

Respect

my favourite shoe ever is Qasa Racer low white, better than yeezy so comfy a true legend

The poet of black

am I the only one crying while watching this?

He never take away from his hat.

inspirational. seems like they're making salsa in the background. their blinking is distracting, kinda

Yohji is *MAD* sexy yo.

The interviewers face at 3:51 😂😂😂😂 "This isn't going the way I planned and does anyone know what Mr. Yamamoto just said? Something about an exam..."