PARIS FASHION WEEK 2026
JAPANESE HERITAGE.
MODERN COUTURE.
A New Expression of Japanese Luxury
MUSÉE D’ART MODERNE DE PARIS
THE MAISON
Maison MUNETAKA YOKOYAMA is a Japanese luxury formalwear house founded by designer Munetaka Yokoyama. Rooted in a family tradition of tailoring and craftsmanship dating back to 1963, the Maison brings together Japan’s rich textile heritage and contemporary couture design. Through distinctive eveningwear, tuxedos and modern kimono creations, the Maison reinterprets Japanese elegance for the international stage.
PARIS · MILAN · CANNES
2024–2026
6 FASHION SHOWS / 6 SHOWROOMS
BRAND CONCEPT
Elegance
Luxury
Art
LUXURY JAPANESQUE MODERN FORMALWEAR
Maison MUNETAKA YOKOYAMA is a Japanese luxury fashion house that brings together traditional Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary European elegance. Rooted in a family tailoring heritage dating back to 1963, the Maison reinterprets Japan’s rich textile traditions through modern evening dresses, tuxedos and kimono-inspired creations. Guided by the philosophy of “JAPANESQUE SUSTAINABLE FORMAL,” the Maison seeks to preserve traditional craftsmanship while creating a new expression of luxury for the international stage.
JAPANESE HERITAGE
The Art of Japanese Craftsmanship
Drawing upon Japan’s centuries-old textile traditions, the Maison incorporates exceptional materials such as Nishijin brocade, Yuzen-dyed silk and Tango silk into contemporary formalwear. Each creation celebrates the beauty of Japanese artistry and craftsmanship passed down through generations.
CONTEMPORARY LUXURY
Where Tradition Meets Modern Elegance
The Maison combines the refined structure of European tailoring with the artistic sensibility of Japanese design. Through sculptural silhouettes, sophisticated detailing and distinctive textiles, traditional Japanese aesthetics are transformed into contemporary luxury fashion.
SUSTAINABLE COUTURE
Preserving Heritage Through Innovation
The Maison embraces sustainability by giving new life to traditional kimono fabrics, including the creative reuse of vintage and previously unworn textiles. By transforming these materials into contemporary couture, the Maison seeks to preserve Japanese cultural heritage and pass its beauty on to future generations.
DESIGNER
MUNETAKA YOKOYAMA
Munetaka Yokoyama is a Japanese fashion designer and the founder and creative director of Maison MUNETAKA YOKOYAMA, a luxury fashion house specialising in eveningwear, tuxedos and contemporary kimono creations. Born into a family of skilled garment makers whose tailoring heritage dates back to 1963, Yokoyama represents the second generation of a Japanese craftsmanship tradition.
PRESS & MEDIA
INTERNATIONAL EDITORIAL FEATURES & MEDIA COVERAGE
INTERNATIONAL EDITORIAL FEATURES
& MEDIA COVERAGE
Maison MUNETAKA YOKOYAMA has attracted international media attention for its distinctive fusion of Japanese textile heritage, traditional craftsmanship and contemporary luxury formalwear. Through runway presentations, editorial features and designer interviews, the Maison continues to introduce its creative vision to international audiences.