Dressing on the sale doesn’t mean having to make do with clothes that are uninteresting or even mediocre. When there is an extensive choice, only a cursory glance, and items characterised by a certain formal complexity, it is inevitable that you could overlook the wearability, as well as the possible and many combinations that transform them.

A multi-brand store can become distracting and require an effort to envisage items that have little similarity. How to combine a t-shirt? And that skirt or those pants, what can I wear with them? These are all typical and recurring questions.

But the flexibility offered by an eye that is trained to mix colours and volumes could prove an invaluable help in building up your personal style, and without any exaggeration, your totally unique style.

One only has to think of certain horrific combinations in collections that were circulating during the winter months, gaining unconditional success, like the one from Comme des Garçons, for example?

So then, if you on the other hand feel the need for harmony even in the asymmetrical and unconventional proportions of a so-called radical fashion design, follow the suggestions worn and put together by our expert tutor Sari! Trying out, combining, putting together and understanding what works for us is just a question of practise!

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto chunky knit wool cape, wide shape, safety pin fastening, drawstring gathered hem detail at front, turn up to down wearable with shorter length effect

Pleats Please pleated polyester leggings, elasticated waistband, past calf length

Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather

Rick Owens knit super kid mohair and silk cropped sweater, ribbed polo neck, high ribbed fitted hem band, long sleeves with long ribbed design, dropped shoulder

Rick Owens fine lambskin jacket with high waist leather drawstring, small funnel neck, concealed buttons fastening, two slit pockets, long raglan sleeves with wool ribbed detail, light padded cotton lining, interior pockets with button

Junya Watanabe balloon skirt pant, featuring a pleated slightly longer front with concealed zip fastening, in wool twill

Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather

Yesey rabbit felt velour cloche hat with asymmetric brim

Sacai Luck cashmere knit top, featuring a crew neck with a rear slash with a rhinestone decorated ribbon closure, long sleeve with gathered cuff, ribbed hem

Junya Watanabe balloon skirt pant, featuring a pleated slightly longer front with concealed zip fastening, in wool twill

Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather

Yesey man style floppy hat in boiled wool jersey with handmade embroidery edges

Yohji Yamamoto chunky sweater in knit wool ribbed design, amphora shape, round neck, long sleeves with cuffs, contrasting stitch detail to the sides, neck and cuffs, ribbed hem

Rick Owens creased salt and pepper wool cropped trousers, straight leg, waistband with belt loops and button fastening, side slanted pockets, two welt pockets with button at rear, full lining

Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather

Yesey man style floppy hat in boiled wool jersey with handmade embroidery edges

Luisa Brini Maya calendar printed shawl in modal and wool mélange, fringed edges

Haat long cardigan knit in wool and angora blend with handmade patch of mix Maya pattern, shawl collar, long sleeves, inside ribbons knot fastening, turn up to down wearable with shorter effect

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto wide jodhpurs trousers in treated brushed finish flax, waistband with belt loops, front darts, – slanted pockets, side zip fastening, dropped crotch

Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather

Luisa Brini American flag elements printed shawl in wool mélange, fringed edges

Sacai wool knit ribbed cardigan with hem frills, v neck, button fastening, long sleeves, frills in layers of bias cut cupro satin and pinstriped wool

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto jogging-type pants with pouch-like pockets and knitted bottom; with parts in knitted wool, polyamide and cashmere, and others in silk material.

Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather

Scha soft wool mohair beret with elasticated hem band

Rick Owens knit super kid mohair and silk long fitted sweater, ribbed polo neck, long ribbed hem, dropped shoulder, long ribbed sleeves

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto jogging-type pants with pouch-like pockets and knitted bottom; with parts in knitted wool, polyamide and cashmere, and others in silk material.

Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather

Scha soft featherlight hat with medium brimmed roll up edge in finest fur felt

Junya Watanabe short coat in wool serge stripe, man style jacket with attached panel trousers like effect, fitted shape, wide notched lapels, single breast button fastening, chest welt pocket, side patch pockets, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, exposed seam details

Junya Watanabe classic sheath dress in mottled wool check with flower pattern devoré velvet sleeves, shaped fit, roundneck, external darts details, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs gathered at the shoulder, zip fastening and vent at rear, above knee length

Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather

Scha soft wool mohair beret with elasticated hem band

Undercover-Jun Takahashi shirt jacket in cropped rabbit fur, featuring a shirt collar, concealed button fastening, long sleeves with cuffs, full lined

Junya Watanabe classic sheath dress in wool herringbone stripe, shaped fit, round neck, sleeveless, waist cut, external darts details, zip fastening and vent at rear, above knee length

Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather

Yesey wool felt hat with pleats detail and turned up brim

Daniela Gregis man style jacket in washed wool and silk jacquard lozenge pattern, shape fit, single breasted, three cotton cuff links fastening, one in contrast tone, side patch pockets with slits, loops function, for different fabric and tone belt, unlined

Junya Watanabe classic sheath dress in wool herringbone stripe, shaped fit, round neck, sleeveless, waist cut, external darts details, zip fastening and vent at rear, above knee length

Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather

Following on from Florence, Paris and London, the futuristic Design Museum in Holon will be the next stop to celebrate 40 years in the career of the great Yohji Yamamoto, with an exhibition running from the 5 July.

In line with the museum’s architecture designed by Ron Arad, the exhibition curated by the Artistic Director Galit Gaon, sets itself the objectives of re-conceptualising the way in which the more conventional retrospectives on fashion are usually presented. The halls, corridors, internal galleries and outside courtyards will therefore be set up in a way that follows the architectural structure of the museum in a fluid and consistent manner. This will be achieved by dramatically overlapping strips of weathered steel in different shades.

More than 80 of Yamamoto’s designs will be showcased, including men’s and women’s garments, all displayed according to a themed flow, punctuated by the expressive installations of Masao Nihei, workshops and guided tours allowing for interaction from the public, and accompanying them on a journey that will evoke emotions, memories and reflections on clothing and design.

An experience available until the 20 October 2012. An opportunity to discover the complexity and revolutionary aesthetics of one of the most influential and enigmatic designers in the world, whose style have contributed to irreversibly turning around the traditional rules on fashion and dressing.

But the exhibition also provides the perfect opportunity to visit a new and modern artistic-cultural hub in the area of Tel Aviv in Israel, which will be reopening its doors on the very occasion of the inauguration of Yohji Yamamoto’s exhibition.

And for those of you that are unable to plan a trip down to the Design Museum in Holon, between the 5 July and 20 October, don’t despair! In a single instant you can always admire the exceptional and exclusive series of magnificent creations from Yamamoto in the IVO MILAN on-line catalogue!

Printed faded paisley design Yohji Yamamoto jumpsuit

Scha hat in twisted seagrass

Peter Non sabot, Birkenstock style sole, broderie anglais cotton upper, suede lace

Yohji Yamamoto dress in light rayon, v neck, wide straps, trousers waist band style edge with belt loops, front concealed bias zip fastening, wide side pocket, asymmetric hem with side vent

Scha wide- brimmed hat in sinamay two tone double layer, rounded edge, limited edition

Yohji Yamamoto jumpsuit in herringbone pattern light cotton, wide shape, drop crotch, gathered small strap adjustable front and back, gathered bodice edge, side slit pockets

Scha gold coated linen beret, knit cotton edge and lining

Peter Non sabot, Birkenstock style sole, broderie anglais cotton upper, suede lace

[...] Photo credit: Design Museum Holon [...]