Old and young, comfortable and chic, innovative and wearable, loose and constructed; Yohji Yamamoto does it all in one. Pajama suits have been on mind for years now. I have seen a few designers aspire to that aesthetic which has undoubtedly been raised and cultivated by Yohji. His beautifully knitted ensembles leave my eyes watering with desire and the tailored heavy wool suits with the most impeccable hand stitched, obscurely placed pockets are no exception to my lack of words and measureless admiration. I was crazy about the AW09 Collection which Yohji presented in Paris last month. These are just a few of the mouth-watering looks that were seen on the runway.

Yohji Yamamoto’s flagship is the latest store to hit Paris’ notorious Rue Cambon. Designed by Sophie Hicks, an architect and former stylist for Alaia, it carries both women’s and men’s collections. Special wood paneling lines the entrance, while seamless mannequins give the illusion of clothes hanging in the air. It’s a serene, luxurious environment with metal rails for the collections, and Japanese paper birds adding to the installation-like display. Part gallery, part Japanese inn, the flagship is spread over three levels and it reflects Yohji’s signature concept: The White Box. – via Dazed Digital

I love the way the clothes are displayed within the space leaving the visitor/shopper a clear path of navigation and enough individual space to reflect on each design.

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