A backstage session with Yohji Yamamoto on his seasonal whys and hows generally lead to more questions — and the occasional curveball. Asked what led him to add to his fall lineup silhouettes ...

6, J, N, Q, R, Z to Canal St. Yamamoto doesn’t carry tuxedos, but hip grooms go for his no-frills gabardine suits (from $2,000). The shop also stocks Italian-made, narrow-cut suits (from $2,000).