I exist here, now. I'm not much interested in the future. Or, more precisely put, I do not believe in the future. To exaggerate a little, I have no faith that I will still exist tomorrow or the day after. What is more, I absolutely detest retrospection. That dislike is balances only by my desire to make my way back home as quickly as possible.

~ Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Death Life

I think perfection is ugly. Somewhere in the things humans make, I want to see scars, failure, disorder, distortion.

~ Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Disorder Distortion Failure Perfection Scars

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.

~ Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Color Black Fashion Mystery Neutrality

My role in all of this is very simple. I make clothing like armor. My clothing protects you from unwelcome eyes.

~ Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto Fashion Protection