LIMI feu
LIMI feu is a Japanese designer label founded in 2000 by Limi Yamamoto, daughter of Yohji Yamamoto. It is known for dark, voluminous and asymmetric womenswear with a rock attitude.
| Founded | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Designer | Limi Yamamoto (Limi Feu) |
| Paris debut | October 2007 |
| Country | Japan |
| Website | limifeu.com |
What is LIMI feu?
LIMI feu is the label of Japanese designer Limi Yamamoto, born in 1974, who works under the name Limi Feu. She is the daughter of designer Yohji Yamamoto and started her own label in 2000.
History
LIMI feu showed at Tokyo Fashion Week from 2000 to 2007. In October 2007 the label made its debut at Paris Fashion Week, where critics praised the collection. It later marked its tenth anniversary with a showing in Tokyo.
Products and positioning
The label shares several codes with her father's work:
- Dark colour palettes
- Large volumes and layering
- Asymmetric cuts
Critics have described her designs as streetwise and with a rock attitude, setting them apart from the more romantic tone typical of Yohji Yamamoto.
Distribution
LIMI feu reopened at Isetan Shinjuku's TOKYO Closet in September 2026, and the label has also staged a pop-up at EMPTY in Seongsu, Seoul, its first in Korea.
Why it matters
LIMI feu shows how the Japanese avant-garde tradition has passed to a new generation, with a designer reinterpreting inherited codes through a younger, street influenced lens.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded LIMI feu?
LIMI feu was founded in 2000 by Japanese designer Limi Yamamoto, the daughter of Yohji Yamamoto.
What is LIMI feu known for?
It is known for dark colours, large volumes, layering and asymmetry, with a streetwise, rock influenced attitude.