Dress
Designer
Yohji Yamamoto
(born 1943)
Fall 2007
Silk
Museum purchase
Object number2007.51.1
The “YY” logo that Yohji Yamamoto debuted with his fall 2007 runway collection (seen on this dress) is remarkably similar to the well-known Louis Vuitton logo. While Yamomoto’s logo did not cause confusion among consumers, it did flirt with trademark infringement.
DescriptionSleeveless dress of black silk with allover printed beige YY monogram and cross design resembling Louis Vuitton logo; wrapped pleated bodice cut in one with shoulder straps, crosses at CF bust and gathers into CB bodice; high V-neckline; self fabric tab extension at R and L armhole; asymmetric hemCollections
Exhibitions