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My role in all of this is very simple. I make clothing like armor. My clothing protects you from unwelcome eyes.

Yohji Yamamoto

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Yohji Yamamoto
Age: 80
Born: 1943
Born: October 3
Artist
Costume Designer
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Fashion Designer
City of Tokyo
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