Yohji Yamamoto has revealed plans to stage a residency during Milan Design Week in the city’s most famous boutique, 10 Corso Como.
The residency marks the latest significant presentation by Yamamoto in the boutique, 16 months after a brilliant exhibition of his fashion in the same store, entitled “Letter to the Future.”
Yohji’s residency will run from Tuesday, April 1, to Tuesday, April 22, while Milan Design Week, or the Salone del Mobile Milano, runs from April 1 to 13.
“The poet of black [will] transform the 10 Corso Como pop-up into an immersive experience. The residency, a harmonious blend of art, fashion, and innovation, underscores Yamamoto’s enduring legacy as a pioneer in avant-garde design,” said Yamamoto in a release.
Yohji Yamamoto residency at 10 Corso Como – Courtesy
Built inside the iconic 10 Corso Como cutting-edge space, the brand’s dedicated installation will offer “an intimate exploration of Yamamoto’s signature creations, showcasing a carefully curated selection from his latest Spring/Summer 2025 womenswear, menswear, and Discord collections.”
The collaboration is intended as a celebration of the visionary craftsmanship that has solidified Yohji Yamamoto’s reputation as a global luminary in contemporary fashion, offering a deep dive into the singular world of the designer.
“A place where poetry and radical style converge, it redefines the boundaries of contemporary elegance, celebrating the artistry, craftsmanship, and rebellious spirit that have long distinguished Yohji Yamamoto’s creations,” added the house of Yamamoto.
10 Corso Como is an iconic destination for “Fuorisalone,” the Milanese term for events dotted around the city, highlighting independent ideas during Design Week. It is “the ultimate place to discover the latest trends. For the Salone del Mobile, it transforms itself into a creative hub to offer high-profile insights and entertainment to visitors hungry for the latest in the design scene,” added Yamamoto.
The residency deepens the links between Yohji and Corso Como, which staged a rare retrospective of Yamamoto’s work last June. Curated with smart understatement by Alessio de’ Navasques, that exhibition also marked a new moment in the life of Corso Como after its acquisition by Tiziana Fausti, the noted Bergamo boutique owner.
Featuring a geometric felt origami coat dress dating from Fall/Winter 1996 and a series of looks showcased at Yamamoto’s recent Paris City Hall shows, the exhibition was a must-see fashion statement by a designer from fashion’s pantheon, who made his Paris runway debut four decades ago.
So, expect something very novel in this latest Italo-Japanese tandem.
