Titled “6.1 The Men” and shown in conjunction with Rei Kawakubo’s presentation for Comme Des Garcons Homme Plus, the fall 1991 collection has endured as one of Yohji’s most fabled outputs. It was viscerally influenced by the Gulf War, which was being fought concurrently, and focused on the eroticism which has time and time again tacitly charged bloody conflicts between nations. He was fascinated by the pin-up visuals which have been synonymous with battle since the second World War, and have often served as motivation for soldiers who lacked little else to cling onto.

The blazer appeared on runway, and has remained one of the most famous pieces from the collection, detailing a signature style of Yamamoto. It uses a cubism-influenced style to conjure an image of a face via felted applique. Unique brutalist buttons add a nuanced touch to the body.

Condition: 9/10. No noticeable flaws

Tagged size: 3

Shoulder: 19.5in

Pit to pit: 22in

Length: 29in

Sleeve: 22in