Yohji Yamamoto: Dressmaker

Jun 19, 2016

1h 9m

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Overview

Yohji Yamamoto | Dressmaker is an intimate and delving portrait of one of fashion's most revered stalwarts. For a man who creates clothing as armour, Yamamoto opens up as never before to share the core values that shape his life and work. Interviews with family, friends, employees and confidants reveal further insight about this complex and enigmatic figure.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

MAGNETFILM GmbH

Yohji Yamamoto: Dressmaker Trailers

Cast

Self

Yohji Yamamoto

Self

Fumi Yamamoto

Self

Alan Bilzerian

Self

Carla Sozzani

Self

Masao Nihei

Self

Tadashi Kudo

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Yohji Yamamoto: Dressmaker

Overview

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