Yohji Yamamoto Inc. marks a significant milestone with the debut of the brand’s first-ever West Coast residency, hosted at the illustrious Just One Eye in Los Angeles. The residency, a harmonious blend of art, fashion, and innovation, underscores Yamamoto’s enduring legacy as a pioneer in avant-garde design.
Set amongst the backdrop of Just One Eye’s cutting-edge space, the brand’s dedicated installation offers an intimate exploration of Yamamoto’s signature creations, including limited-edition pieces and a curated selection of the latest Yohji Yamamoto FEMME and POUR HOMME 2024-25 A/W Collections, as well as PERSPECTIVE LIBRE, a publication by M/M (Paris) presented by Yohji Yamamoto. This collaboration celebrates the visionary craftsmanship that has solidified Yohji Yamamoto as a global luminary in contemporary fashion.
To celebrate this exclusive launch, Yohji Yamamoto and Just One Eye hosted a private event, drawing a curated mix of industry tastemakers, artists and creatives, cultural influencers and friends of the brand, including Alanna Gold, Amanda Steele, Anastasia Soare, Charlene Roxborough, Courtney Mawhor, Eric Archibald, Eric Buterbaugh, Jessie Mesa, Kyle Smith, Kyle Hjelmeseth, Lydia Campanelli, Madison Amateau, Nick Wooster, Paola Russo, Ray Azoulay, Rodney Wallace, Sarah Gorden, Stephanie Liu Hjelmeseth, Simon Rex, Valentina Bilbao, and more.
The soirée proved to be an unforgettable evening of artful storytelling and unparalleled style, embodying the essence of Yamamoto’s creative world and alignment with Just One Eye’s elevated clientele. Guests enjoyed live music by renowned DJ, Mathieu Schreyer, and crafted cocktails by Sake Ono.
Yohji Yamamoto Inc.’s dedicated concept space within Just One Eye features LED panels installed throughout to project Yohji Yamamoto’s world view as an artistic wallpaper. Starting with a monochrome work of Yohji Yamamoto and Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME A/W 2023-24 collections by TAKAY, a photographer who has been capturing the world of Yohji Yamamoto in recent years, that were shown at the opening. Additionally, Just One Eye is equipped with branded beacons to provide an omni-channel functionality.
Following the opening of the brand’s boutique “Yohji Yamamoto New York Wooster” in 2023, this special residency at Just One Eye is an invitation to experience the Yohji Yamamoto world on the West Coast.
“Yohji Yamamoto is very welcomed by Just One Eye - it reflects beauty, art, and creativity. His passion over the years became one of the most important institutions in fashion today and we are humbled to have Yohji Yamamoto as a partner.” – Paola Russo, Founder, Just One Eye
“The Yohji Yamamoto house has been a beacon for Just One Eye for many years, sitting precisely at the intersection of art and fashion. It only makes sense to have the spirit of the brand within our universe.” – Renato Alagao, Brand Partnership Director, Just One Eye
The Yohji Yamamoto residency at Just One Eye is officially now open to the public as of November 20th, located at 915 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA.
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