The Art of Imperfection or how Yohji Yamamoto continues to  master deconstruction 

The fashion landscape is increasingly obsessed with speed and virality. However, Yohji Yamamoto  is committed to the concept and construction of his pieces. His Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear  collection, presented in the historic Hôtel de Ville in Paris, was not designed to seduce via  spectacle or social media soundbites. Instead, it was a masterclass in intellectual dressing and  deconstruction, a reminder that clothing, when crafted by the right hands, can still possess a soul. 

At a time when the industry’s biggest players are engaged in a perpetual battle for consumer  engagement through Instagrammable theatralities, Yamamoto refuses to cater to the masses. His  aesthetic remains untouched by trend cycles, and this collection proved yet again that his vision is  eternal. 

Yohji Yamamoto’s Fall 2025 has been a study in deconstruction, fabric manipulation and textures.  Jackets were deconstructed with architectural precision. Leather corsets served to accentuate the  rich volumes of the skirts that were playfully deconstructed or layered over trousers. 

Leather ropes were elegantly intertwined with sheer turtlenecks and flowing leather jackets. Coats  were innovatively inverted and knotted, showcasing Yamamoto’s penchant for reimagining  traditional silhouettes. 

Yet, within this seemingly effortless chaos, there was a level of construction that only Yamamoto  could achieve. The garments were perfectly imbalanced, the tension between structure and  softness held in exquisite harmony.  

Departing from his signature monochromatic black, Yamamoto introduced shades of purple into  the collection. Reconstructed car coats and strapped boots in varying purple hues added depth  and vibrancy, reflecting a nuanced evolution in his color palette.  

While fashion houses chase reinvention through collaborations and reissued archives, Yamamoto  reinvents nothing—he refines, he questions, he resists. In doing so, he reminds us that fashion  can still exist outside the algorithm. 

The show concluded with models donning simple black coats, pairing up to assist each other on  the runway, adding a touch of camaraderie and warmth to the presentation.  

This was not a collection for the impatient. It was for those who understand that some things are  not meant to be consumed in an instant, but studied, lived in, and understood over time. 

After all, in Yohji Yamamoto’s world, the luxury lies not in excess, but in the refusal to explain.

Words: @edugilhurta