early y's for men editorial modeled by tetsuya chikushi (journalist, newscaster) of the asahi shimbun, one of japan's most historic newspapers. timeless looks with items that still feel desirable today.
bonus pages with coverage of the spring / summer 1980 tokyo collections, featuring the latest y's (first page, middle) and comme des garçons (second page, top) shows.
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photo ∙ keiji izutsu model ∙ tetsuya chikushi clothing ∙ y's for men
published by ryuko tsushin co. ltd. softcover ∙ 21 x 29.5 cm ∙ 4 pp
A Man's Day Off Putting on a necktie and blending into a subdued, inconspicuous suit - this is the conventional concept of men's fashion. It's considered embarrassing when the clothes stand out too much on their own. It's not about being overly focused on clothes. Men should pay more attention to the accessible means of self-expression that clothing provides. Men's fashion often tends to become an extension of their work. On holidays, take a moment to reevaluate yourself and your clothes in a relaxed mood. The ideal scenario of living in a perpetually fresh state becomes possible through clothing. The days of just wearing clothes out of necessity is over. Clothes are the seasoning of life. All products / Y's for men
November 5th ∙ Comme des Garçons (Kawakubo Rei)
Comme des Garçons, known for her use of navy and earth tones, introduced low-waisted, tube-lined dresses. While her unique sensibility is evident in combinations like jeans with lace, the challenge lies in the imbalance of materials and proportions, detracting from the beauty when worn.
November 9th ∙ Y's (Yamamoto Yohji)
Y's, on the other hand, stood out with a splendid collection. The cool tones of blue, gray, black, and white harmonized well with the textures of linen and cotton. The previous issues of volume and balance were addressed, resulting in a collection that is easy to move in, portraying a feminine and beautiful silhouette.
