Runway look 14, great for layering.

With his latest men’s lineup, Yohji Yamamoto made a departure from his usual all-black collections, saying that his idea for the season was “to take off my old clothing and try new colors, new inspiration.” He continued by saying, “So it was very joyful to make this collection, but it was very dangerous.”

The Japanese designer showed loosely tailored suits in shades of deep blue, ivory, charcoal gray and, yes, black. But he also made ample use of texture, detailing and layering to create depth even in monochrome looks. Leather-look panels, collars and pockets added a subtle shine to relaxed fitting jackets, while white embroidered phrases such as “I hate you,” “lonesome,” and “s–tty life” contrasted with black backdrops while also injecting a dose of cheeky humor.

Tagged size 3, fits all