Yōji Yamamoto (山本 耀司, Yamamoto Yōji, born in Tokyo, October 3, 1943) is a Japanese fashion designer based in Tokyo and Paris. He is considered to be a master tailor, alongside those such as Madeleine Vionnet and is known for his avant-garde tailoring featuring Japanese design aesthetics. His more prestigious awards for his contributions to fashion include Chevalier of Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon, the Ordre national du Mérite, the Royal Designer for Industry and the Master of Design award by Fashion Group International.