After nearly 20 years of showing in Paris, A#2′s Yohji Yamamoto returned to Japan to present his latest menswear offering in Tokyo earlier today. Entitled ‘The Men’, the presentation at Tokyo’s Yoyogi National Stadium was a celebration of his long legacy in menswear, and a return to showing after a two season hiatus.

“I, myself, have been missing in Tokyo fashion shows for almost 20 years. The men’s fashion is
suffering in Japan, so I hope to light a fire…” Yohji Yamamoto.

With a multi-generational cast of models and a collection that spans many signature silhouettes and details, Yohji played up to the packed stadium crowd in a triumphant homecoming – with brilliant shots of blue, red and khaki camouflage punctuating the loosely formal and mostly black outfits. The relaxed, positive vibe is evident even through the images of models striding coolly down the runway, smiling naturally and imbuing their outfits with a human touch.

In the final walk, Yohji himself appeared to thunderous applause, driving the crowd on with his own enthusiastic hand gestures and cries. He even shook the hands of each of his models – all friends and acquaintances whose presence each offered a new, untold story to this special event.

Please watch the highlights below.