Yohji Yamamoto’s tenure at y-3 has been a genre-defining exercise in creative design. Blending the best of adidas’ technical knowledge and Yohji’s mastery of avant-garde tailoring, the sportswear line stands alone in its dynamic, draped - but ultimately pragmatic – aesthetic. 

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y-3-ss18

Taking fluid lines through the city, the art of parkour is the perfect discipline to approve a collection built for the streets. Visually, it’s an elevated form of movement as poetic as it is physical. Practically, it gets you from point A to point B in the most efficient (and less travelled) way. 

y-3-ss18

y-3ss18

Showcasing the practical elements of Yamamoto and adidas’ collaborative line, we linked up with free runners from Airborn Academy Liverpool to traverse the city’s rooftops wearing the SS18 Y-3 collection.

SS18 sees new graphic logos and sneakers join collection mainstays like the classic t-shirt and hooded top. Silhouettes like the Kusari blend progressive design with premium materials and Boost technology for a high fashion take on performance footwear.  

Shop the full Y-3 collection here