These are sooo awesome! Vintage Yamamoto for Adidas sneakers that come in their own cage…Get them at Housing Works.

Designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Matthew Williamson, Alberta Ferretti, Yohji Yamamoto and Alexander McQueen grace the holiday windows of Bergdorf Goodman.

The future of Yohji Yamamoto is undoubtedly bleak. The Japanese designer recently filed for bankruptcy protection due to his $76 million debts. But there is hope; an investor offered to bail Yamamoto out and get this man back on his feet. The only question is, will Yamamoto be too proud to accept this financial help?

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Destroyed, androgynous, matronly, night-gown inspired biker chic? Huh, well, it seems to me that Yohji Yamamoto had several bases to cover for his Spring 2010 collection. That being said, the biker pieces were safe, the shredded pyjamas, probably unwearable, and the matronly maids outfits just downright ugly. As for the hair and makeup, they’re just the cherry on top of the “I’ve seen better from Yamamoto” sundae.

If Limi Feu’s Spring 2010 doesn’t have Japanese style written all over it, I don’t know what does. Daughter of designer Yohji Yamamoto, Limi Yamamoto certainly followed in her father’s footsteps this season with a collection that was more androgynous than a kid on Christopher Street (She even used male models to heighten the sense of androgyny in the womenwear!) Yamamoto exaggerated basic menswear with elaborate lapels and sleeves, brining yet another version to the trend. But I must say, the shoes, mostly masculine oxfords and booties, stole the show.

Notorious for an athletic aesthetic is Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 label, and the Spring 2010 collection was no exception. As if the Japanese flag tees and Y-3 logo sweats weren’t a dead giveaway, the sport of the season was soccer. Despite the majority of the collection being abstract athletic-wear and  casual lounge pieces, netting was involved to create several outstanding tops and dresses. I can’t say I’m floored by this collection, but it’s still pretty impressive what Yamamoto can do to the average pair of gym shorts!

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Y-3 Spring 2010

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Y-3 is launching some bright and unique high tops for Spring 2010. I love the speckled ones the most. Trying to find truly fashionable sneakers these days isn’t the easiest, but Y-3 does a good job. Be sure to check out everything Y-3 has to offer at their website.

Keeping it true to the Yamamoto style, the baggy pants make their return for the Spring of 2010.

Gallery: Yohji Yamamoto: Spring 2010 Collection

via Selectism

Yohji Yamamoto has canceled his spring 2010 men’s show “due to the worldwide economic situation.”

Instead, the designer might be starting a trend by showing his new collection by appointment in his Paris showroom.

Do I even need to write anything about the images posted here? It is really obvious how amazing just this little glimpse of the collection makes me want to buy it already. Yamamoto sticks to his normal aesthetic as always, and just tweaks the styles ever so slightly. The colors of the patterns is my favorite. That dark purple plaid looks great with his other black, grey and white pieces.

via The Fashionisto

Yohji Yamamoto’s latest collection for Coming Soon has really changed up the game for Spring. While the collection is still in typical large scale pieces that fit loose, they are toned down and cleaned up for this collection. This Coming Soon collection is crisp, clean, and a general Spring feeling.

Gallery: Coming Soon: Spring 2009 Collection

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Yohji Yamamoto showed the fashion world that he was going to combat the credit crunch with his Fall 2009 collection. Focused on the fall/winter essential, the pea coat, Yamamoto launched a collection ready for the recession, because hey, who doesn’t have one of these babies? Keeping clean and asymmetrical cuts in mind, Yamamoto created a variety of tuxedo-like lapels, gauzy overlays, color blocked and ruched coats. Although Yamamoto mixed it up with a long dress and a jumpsuit, the collection would have made a bigger statement if it were simply an array of pea coats. 

GALLERY: Runway Rundown: Yohji Yamamoto Fall 2009

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With a rough-and-ready feminist vibe in his back pocket, Markus Lupfer created a Armand Basi One Fall 2009 collect that had his runway girls ready to play with the big boys. With hints of Comme des Garcons, Yohji Yamamoto and Helmut Lang in his collection, Lupfer’s studded asymmetrical dresses, voluminous shoulder, severe drop pants and cropped bombers added yet another 80’s masculine collection to the list of trends for the fall. 

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Armand Basi One Fall 2009

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Just Relax was the theme behind Yohji Yamamoto’s Spring 2009 Collection, and I will say this line looks pretty damn comfy. Big baggy pants and slouchy tops were plentiful, but you still had looks liek the ones featured above, that I feel really completed the collection. I love the vest and the tank featured above, I think the are both amazing Spring/Summer pieces.

Gallery: Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2009 Collection

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Gucci Clutch, purple satin with leather interior, embellished with glass.

I love Housing Works just as much as the next New Yorker, so for today’s Shop Indie edition I thought I would round up some things currently up for bid at great prices…

Tory Burch, 100% silk, sleeveless, hot air balloon print

Italian Huntress Boots, grayish suede exterior with chocolate leather heel back detail

Vintage Gucci Briefcase, uptown label with downtown bohemian beat, lined with purple fabric

Malandrino Chain Metal Pumps, pewter tone chain mail metal exterior, chain mail covered heel

Yohji Yamamoto, navy blue with screened polka dots, button closure with open neck

And my fave:

Dolce & Gabbana Boots, heavy weight grainy leather boots with rounded toe and buckle detailing, gray contrast stitching, buckle and rivets are gold tone

If you love designer shoes, you will love this special promotion that Mona Moore is offering to our readers. All you have to do is mention FashionIndie when selection your final purchases (call to purchase) and you will receive 50% off. Now, that’s better than the Saks Sale. Designers include Y-3, Yohji Yamamoto, Marni, Dries Van Noten, Anne Demeulemeester, and others.

The biggest news of the century!!!

Anna Wintour is out, Carine Roitfeld of French Vogue is in!!!

It’s as if The Devil Wears Prada was some self-fulfilling prophecy, we just got the second greatest news of the year, aside from Barack Obama’s nomination.

Carine is a complete sweetheart (got to meet with her at the Gucci/Madonna party), a fashion icon, and a better dictator than Anna Wintour. Expect scales and all black Yohji Yamamoto to hit the offices of American Vogue pronto.

This is a bit of speculation, but it’s also some of the best news we’ve heard all year. Joysies.