From Friday, August 21, the “Yohji Yamamoto Umbrella,” a rain and sun umbrella crafted from the traditional Koshu-ori textile, will be available exclusively at select stores and THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO.
Yohji Yamamoto Umbrella is a Made in Japan rain and sun umbrella created by Komiya Shoten, a long-established umbrella maker founded in 1930 and based in Higashi-Nihonbashi, Tokyo.
Each umbrella is carefully handcrafted through numerous individual processes, with the tension of the fabric and stitching adjusted one by one to achieve a beautiful silhouette reminiscent of a traditional long umbrella when opened.
The handle, featuring a ferrule and a chic chain, is made from signature-engraved brass and finished with a substantial and elegant black nickel coating.
Koshu-ori is a traditional textile from Yamanashi with a history spanning 400 years.
The umbrella is crafted from an original fabric woven in a satin weave using specially adjusted yarns to achieve a deep black. Its lustrous, richly nuanced color and substantial texture are among its defining characteristics.
The fabric selvedge is used along the edges, creating a clean, stitch-free design. The fabric is treated with both water-repellent and water-resistant finishes, as well as UV protection, allowing the umbrella to be used not only as a rain umbrella but also as a parasol. An umbrella sleeve, convenient for rainy days, is also included.
UV protection rate: 99.9% or higher
Rib length: 58 cm
Number of ribs: 8
Handle: Wood (Maple) + Brass (handle)
Ferrule: Brass
Outer sleeve: Included
Yohji Yamamoto Umbrella
Launch date: Friday, August 21
Available at: Yohji Yamamoto Aoyama Main Store, Yohji Yamamoto Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store, Yohji Yamamoto Nagoya PARCO midi, Yohji Yamamoto Y’s Kobe Store, WILDSIDE YOHJI YAMAMOTO OSAKA, Y’s SUPER POSITION OKAYAMA, and the official online store THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO
*THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO will launch the product at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time.
