An exceptional example of Yohji Yamamoto’s early-2000s outerwear language, this black double-breasted pea coat from the 2002–03 Autumn/Winter collection embodies the designer’s signature balance of volume, restraint, and quiet drama.

Crafted in a substantial wool blend, the coat features a softly structured silhouette with dropped shoulders and a generous, cocooning fit. The exaggerated collar sits high at the neckline, framing the body with architectural intent while maintaining an understated elegance. Traditional pea coat elements—double-breasted buttoning, wide lapels, and a belted waist—are reinterpreted through Yamamoto’s distinct lens, resulting in a piece that feels both familiar and radically refined.

The tonal navy palette deepens the coat’s sculptural quality, allowing form and construction to take precedence over ornamentation. Subtle seam detailing and curved paneling at the hem reflect Yamamoto’s mastery of pattern-cutting, creating movement and fluidity within a structured garment. The self-belt cinches or releases the silhouette, offering versatility in styling while reinforcing the coat’s utilitarian roots.

A timeless and intellectual outerwear piece, this Yohji Yamamoto pea coat stands as a testament to the designer’s enduring exploration of proportion, gender-neutral tailoring, and poetic minimalism—an essential archive acquisition for collectors of avant-garde fashion.

• Yohji Yamamoto
• Size: 2
• Fabric: 95% Wool, 5% Nylon 
• 2002-03 Collection
• Excellent Vintage Condition 
• Wear Consistent with Age and Use
• Authenticity Guaranteed