Item 2019.63.6 - Yohji Yamamoto Grey Tailored Trousers with Buckled Pleat

Grey textured wool trousers. There are two front pockets in the side seams with openings straight down from the waistband. The front has a loose pleat which is inserted into the waistband on each side The base of the pleat has a fold which is secured with a bar tack. The top of the pleat is formed with a strap, which extends from the right side and is pulled to form the pleat and button to the centre front. From here it continues to a strap with an O ring extending from the left side, before folding back to fasten to the same button. This process forces two pleats to the front and makes the waistband meet itself again.

The side is gathered in to the waistband above the pocket. The back of the trousers has a pocket with large flap on each side. The centre back has a pleat into the top centre. There are seven belt loops which sit 1.5 cm lower than the top of the waistband. Designed and made in Japan.