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“Generally speaking, I am not interested in the future and don't believe in it. First, I guess it is true that I don't trust the future, but, more to the point, I don't even trust the "myself" of tomorrow, nor, for that matter, of the day after. Basically, all I know, and all I am capable of understanding, is the "me" that is here, now, the "me" that has dragged his past with him to this point.”

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Yohji Yamamoto is a highly respected Japanese fashion designer, born on October 3, 1943. He is celebrated for his avant-garde style and has played a pivotal role in shaping the global fashion landscape. more

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