# Layered Vintage Menswear The Yohji Yamamoto Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Dynamically Draped By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-springsummer-2015 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/yohji-yamamoto-springsummer-2015/#.U615ePldUV0) & [yohjiyamamoto.co.jp](http://www.yohjiyamamoto.co.jp) The [Yohji Yamamoto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildside-yohji-yamamoto-x-tradmans-bonsai) [Spring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024)/Summer 2015 collection was unveiled during Paris Fashion Week. The menswear line referenced themes of poverty and vintage Londoner styling that was reminiscent of costumes from film adaptations of Charles Dickens' novel, Oliver Twist. Models took to the runway stage in tattered and caped ensembles that ranged from heavy knits, oversized denim pairings and stiff suits. The dynamically draped pieces were displayed in a natural palette and featured subtle pops of color that were courtesy of its denim pieces. The Yohji Yamamoto Spring/Summer 2015 collection is reflective of the legendary designer's bold aesthetic. Often nomadic, the designer's pieces reference avant-garde themes and are unafraid to push the boundaries of traditional fashion design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Menswear Revival:** There is an opportunity for vintage clothing retailers to curate collections specifically themed around the Yohji Yamamoto style. - **Avant-garde Fashion Exploration:** Designers can take inspiration from Yohji Yamamoto's use of natural palettes and avant-garde themes to create their own unique designs. - **Draped and Layered Silhouettes:** Manufacturers of knitwear and suiting fabrics can experiment with new techniques to create dynamic and draped pieces like those featured in the Yohji Yamamoto collection. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Vintage Clothing Retail:** Vintage clothing stores can capitalize on the renewed interest in vintage menswear and curate collections inspired by the Yohji Yamamoto style. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore Yamamoto's use of natural palettes and avant-garde themes to create their own unique styles and push the boundaries of traditional fashion design. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Knitwear and suiting manufacturers can innovate new techniques to create dynamic and draped pieces like those featured in the Yohji Yamamoto collection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Measured Winter Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambush-5.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md)