Y-3 presented its Fall Winter 2024 Collection that explores elements present in nature, which remain imperceptible to the human eye. Since its inception in 2001, the collaboration between adidas and Yohji Yamamoto has been characterized by a dynamic exploration of the spirit of juxtaposition, merging sporting innovation with avant-garde design. In the Fall Winter 2024 collection, Y-3 continues to embrace visceral contradictions, entering the second seasonal iteration of the Contra-Natural narrative established in Spring Summer 2024. This season, the label shifts focus to the concept of Hyper-Natural, finding inspiration in the medial intersection between the organic and the synthetic.
The apparel selection of the collection illuminates the seasonal narrative, driven by a conceptual pulse that spotlights elements visible in nature yet invisible to the human eye. Ultraviolet graphics, imperfect lines, and transparent layers come to life through Yohji Yamamoto’s expressively iconic silhouettes. Chapter One of the collection is highlighted by elegant knitwear pieces with see-through panels, including a dress, an asymmetrical top, a vest, and a track top. Chapter Two features Y-3 staples adorned with an ultraviolet bird graphic, while the final apparel drop introduces an experimental printed execution, applying a tie-dye finish to a woven nylon base fabric with a flock print.
In footwear, Y-3 boldly advances a new approach to boundary-pushing design. Chapter One expands and updates the selection of adidas icons, including premium leather Y-3 JAPAN, Y-3 ULTRABOOST 5, and a full suede Y-3 PRO MODEL. Chapter Two celebrates 50 years of one of adidas’ most revered silhouettes, the Y-3 NIZZA, arriving in high and low constructions with a removable lightstrike insole. The second drop introduces the Y-3 LS VINTAGE RUN, blending athletic innovation with a vintage aesthetic, and the subversive Y-3 KYASU OVERBOOT, first seen in Yohji Yamamoto’s mainline Fall Winter 2023 presentation, featuring a sleek full leather outer boot with a removable KYASU mule.
Y-3’s seasonal thematic focus extends to accessories, including super lightweight nylon backpacks, shoulder bags, sacoche, soft leather totes, lanyards, and crossbody bags. Complementing the narrative, Y-3 expands its running imprint with performance styles such as tights, shorts, and jackets. The footwear selection introduces the Y-3 TAKUMI SEN 10, an updated Y-3 ADIOS PRO 3.0, and a triple black version of adidas’ Y-3 PRIME X 2 STRUNG.
Y-3 Fall Winter 2024 represents a harmonic collision of contrasting forces, advancing a new vision for boundary-pushing sports-inspired design. The collection embodies a fusion of innovation and tradition, capturing the essence of Y-3’s unique approach to merging the worlds of sportswear and high fashion.
