Y-3, the long-standing collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and adidas, presented its Fall/Winter 2025 collection in Paris and reaffirmed its unique position in fashion. The collection, presented at the Pavillon Cambon Capucines, highlighted a refined blend of athletic wear and high fashion, appealing to both men and women with a discerning eye. The Y-3 Fall/Winter 2025 collection showcased a mature and sophisticated aesthetic.
The backdrop for the show featured a large rectangular LED light that pulsed in time to the music, creating a dramatic atmosphere. Attendees included A$AP Nast and actors from “Top Boy,” underscoring Y-3‘s continued cultural relevance. The collection opened with technical black garments, including an oversized leather jacket, a trench dress with arm slits revealing white chiffon, and cargo pants. This initial segment set a tone of sophisticated utility.
Motorcycle-inspired pieces, created in collaboration with Italian manufacturer Dainese, added a bold edge. A red leather suit, worn openly by model Gabriette, evoked a sense of rebellious chic. This collaboration combined Dainese’s technical expertise with Yamamoto’s design sensibility. Further collaborations with Japanese streetwear label Neighborhood resulted in racing jackets with the Y-3-N logo. A black and white biker jacket from this collaboration caught the attention of A$AP Nast.
Prints of abstract burnt amber shapes on white knits and black puffer jackets added a splash of color and a nod to Yamamoto’s signature romanticism. Evoking both flames and flowers, these prints provided a counterpoint to the more athletic elements. The use of malleable wire in hats, coats and ties allowed for unique shaping and added a subtle design detail to the triple stripe adidas motif. The Y-3 Fall/Winter 2025 collection successfully integrated the strengths of both brands.
The show also featured celebrities from the world of sports, including soccer star Djibril Cissé, basketball icon Candace Parker and skater Marcos Montoya. This underscored the collection’s connection to sports culture. This presentation marked Y-3’s second return to a physical fashion show format since the pandemic. The collection itself demonstrated an evolution of the athleisure genre, prioritizing form as well as function, evident in pieces such as padded pants and sleeves.
The collection’s color palette leaned heavily toward black and white, with pops of orange, red and white. These colors appeared in amorphous shapes inspired by suibokuga, a Japanese ink technique that mimics fossilized amber. Adidas’ signature three stripes were present throughout the collection, appearing on skirts, pants, jackets and even as subtle details on hats and ponytail holders.
One notable look was a black leather motorcycle jacket paired with black pants that resembled a half skirt. The collaboration with Neighborhood, Y-3-N, produced racing suits and helmets with artwork by Death Spray Custom and leather protective gear by Dainese. adidas combat boots and archival sneakers completed the looks. The collection showed a clear progression for the brand.
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