The invitation was a mystery, typical of Yohji’s style. It came in an orange cardboard envelope adorned with samurai fighting dragons, containing a single sheet of black paper. Black on the inside? Perhaps a nod to “orange is the new black,” or just the king of black fashion saying, “I don’t bother you — don’t bother me.” Continuing last season’s theme, models donned full-length sheath dresses and wide-pleated trousers that morphed into full skirts, along with jackets so soft they draped sensually around the body. Yamamoto once said in 1977 he wanted women to wear men’s clothes, and now it seems he’s challenging norms even further, encouraging men to embrace traditionally feminine forms. A standout design was the ultra-fluid jackets worn off the shoulder, with tightly belted waists and an alternate sleeve falling perfectly down the back of the shirt. This simple yet striking look was complemented by prints featuring Japanese text and portraits of Yamamoto himself, including one with a single tear on his face. The gender fluidity theme reached its peak with sheer appliqué long-sleeve tops layered over loose flowing robes. The finale was marked by the sudden blast of John Lennon’s classic song “Imagine,” encapsulating the collection’s essence: timeless, genderless, aspirational.