Yohji Yamamoto AW1999 Melton Wool Suit
From Yohji Yamamoto’s Costume D’Homme line offering more understated designs with wonderful feel and quality
The ‘Gypsy’ collection, in which Yamamoto had gypsies walk the runway in garments inspired by them
Runway consisted of repeated use of the same dark grey, heavy wool suiting
The same suit was photographed on Japanese film director Takeshi Kitano that year
Single breasted jacket with three button closure
Double exterior front flap pockets and single breast welt pocket
3 interior pockets
Heavy and structured melton wool fabric
Pants with front pleat and zip and button fly
Two side pockets and two rear button flap pockets
Fully lined in rayon
Beautifully crafted
Lovely loose cut
Rare large size
SIZE:
Blazer: Large
Pants: Extra Large
FABRIC:
Outer: 90% Wool, 10% Nylon
Lining: 100% Rayon
COLOUR: Grey
CONDITION: Excellent, like new
MEASUREMENTS:
Blazer:
Shoulder Width: 49cm
Chest Width: 52.5cm
Body Length: 78cm
Sleeve Length: 60cm
Hem: 59cm
Pants:
Waist: 49cm
Rise: 26.5cm
Inseam: 71cm
Length: 100.5cm
Leg Opening: 23cm
All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat.
