Yohji Yamamoto and WESCO Launch White Leather Boots

Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME, the renowned Japanese menswear label founded by designer Yohji Yamamoto, has partnered with WESCO, a work boot brand with Oregon heritage, to release a collaborative boot collection. This collaboration reimagines WESCO's iconic JOBMASTER lace-up and THE BOSS pull-on boot models with new materials, color schemes, and design elements. A significant highlight of the collection is the JOBMASTER boot, which is presented in an all-white leather finish, marking a historic first for WESCO's product line. The JOBMASTER is available in two distinct colorways: white and slate. The white version showcases a dual-tone design, integrating cow leather with black horsehide. This combination is complemented by white eyelets, laces, welts, and stitching, creating a cohesive aesthetic. For enhanced practicality, the front of the white JOBMASTER features a lace-in zipper, facilitating easy wear. The slate variant also employs a blend of cow leather and horsehide, rendered in a uniform slate hue across the upper, eyelets, laces, and zipper. THE BOSS boot in this collaboration presents a bold two-tone construction, utilizing black roughout leather for the vamp and counter, contrasted with white cow leather for the shaft, gusset, and top strap. This design is accentuated by a vintage-style nickel-plated roller buckle and a durable Vibram® #100 outsole. The Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME x WESCO collaborative collection is scheduled to launch on Friday, October 9. The boots will be available for purchase at Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME flagship stores across Japan and through the brand's official online store. The JOBMASTER boot in both white and slate colorways is priced at 614,900 JPY (including tax). THE BOSS boot is priced at 522,500 JPY (including tax). Yohji Yamamoto is a globally recognized fashion designer known for his avant-garde and deconstructed aesthetic, often challenging conventional fashion norms. WESCO, established in 1918, is celebrated for its robust and durable work boots, traditionally favored by industrial workers and motorcyclists, emphasizing craftsmanship and longevity. This collaboration bridges the gap between high fashion and utilitarian workwear, offering a unique product to consumers interested in both brands' distinct legacies.