Tradition Meets Modernity with Y-3's AW20 Chapter 1
30 July 2020Blending the aesthetics of traditional sporting practices with contemporary running aesthetics, Yohji Yamamoto's Y-3 builds on its complex visual style.
Expanding on their signature avant-garde sportswear aesthetic, Yohji Yamamoto's Y-3 present the first chapter in their AW20 collection. Building on the brand's legacy of cultural and ideological exchange, Y-3 seamlessly blend visual codes from traditional practices and contemporary style to cultivate a unique vision of modern design. Blending elements of archery's uniform with the highly futuristic look of urban running apparel, Yamamoto's label provides a unique perspective on sportswear.
Detailed with eye-catching graphics from frequent Y-3 collaborator, Suzume Uchida, AW20 Chapter 1 channels two distinctive points of reference to cultivate a striking overarching sensibility. Refining the essential essence of sport, the collection's apparel and footwear retains an athletic perspective, while wrapped in an elegant outlook, rendered in woven sheer nylon, waterproof fabric, durable canvas and luxurious leather.
The Y-3 AW20 Chapter 1 collection is coming soon to END.
