Yasuyuki Ishii - Early 00s Reaper-Cut Perforated Pigskin Leather Riders Jacket

Yasuyuki Ishii launched his eponymous brand in 1994, stepping into the spotlight of Japan’s avant-garde fashion scene with an uncompromising vision for dark, sculptural artistry. Before founding his label, Ishii honed his craft in the shadows of Japan’s burgeoning alternative design world, likely mastering leatherwork and tailoring under established mentors or smaller ateliers. His specialty became transforming leather into art, manipulating the material with embossed textures, wrinkled finishes, and sharp silhouettes that blurred the line between clothing and sculpture. Drawing from Tokyo’s underground—gothic subcultures, fashion rebellion, and visual kei theatrics—his work exuded a primal, post-apocolyptic energy that captivated those on society’s fringes. Ishii’s piece, adorned with asymmetrical zippers, metal buckles, and intricate distressed "Reaper" hems, embody a raw elegance that turns a jacket into armor for outsiders. The sleeves and waistband can be removed via zipper allowing for diffent tastes and styles to come alive. Finished with a wrinkle blueprint; the pigskin leather is first perforated, allowing for climate control and durability, then given a patent application, revealing a dark romantic gloss amidst the jacket. In 1994, he had crafted more than a brand—he had forged a movement, defining a dark, rebellious aesthetic that continues to resonate with collectors and visionaries alike.

 

Archive Condition: 10/10

- Like New, NO damages/dirt/stains

Size: (S)  Fits akin to Medium