YOSHIKI Shines as Flaunt Magazine's 200th Issue Cover Star

Japan's most celebrated rock star, YOSHIKI, has recently been featured on the cover of Flaunt Magazine's landmark 200th issue. This American publication has made a significant mark in the fashion and culture world alongside notable names such as TIME and VOGUE, and YOSHIKI's inclusion is a testament to his global influence as a musician, philanthropist, and cultural icon.

The cover story, titled “YOSHIKI – It’s A Whole Package,” delves into the artist’s multifaceted career. Readers are invited to explore YOSHIKI's impressive journey through a six-page profile, enhanced by exclusive behind-the-scenes video content that captures his essence.

In the feature, YOSHIKI reflects on numerous career milestones, including his designation as the first Japanese musician to make it onto TIME magazine's “TIME100 Most Influential People in the World” list in 2025. This achievement came shortly after his historic handprint and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, marking him as the first Japanese artist to be honored in this way in the venue's century-long history.

With a career that spans across genres and mediums, YOSHIKI has made remarkable strides in music, fashion, and philanthropy. His high-fashion label, Maison Yoshiki Paris, has gained worldwide acclaim, with runway shows at prestigious events like Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks attracting over 100 million views on YouTube.

Additionally, YOSHIKI's wine brand, Y by Yoshiki, continues to flourish, further enhanced by a headline-making collaboration with famed artist Yoshitomo Nara, who, like YOSHIKI, is a 2025 TIME100 honoree. This partnership has not only highlighted their respective brands but has also underscored YOSHIKI's commitment to innovation and collaboration in the arts.

Looking to the future, YOSHIKI is set to break new ground once again when he performs a special concert at Hegra, the UNESCO World Heritage site in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, on November 20, 2025. This event will make him the first Japanese artist to grace such a stage, which has previously welcomed various illustrious cultural figures.

In his conversation with Flaunt, YOSHIKI also shares profound thoughts regarding the future of music amid the rise of AI technology. He emphasizes that