Idol Lust

Y-3

With his recent exhibition at the V&A, Idol has been lusting after Yohji Yamamoto. To be specific, it’s really Y-3 we want. Not that we don’t LOVE Yamamoto mainline, but let’s be honest, we’re a lot more likely to be able to afford a piece from Yamamoto and Adidas’ longstanding collaboration, Y-3.

Luxe sportswear, as proffered over recent years by the likes of Alexander Wang, is tailored and refined at Y-3. Soft trousers, structured leather, zips and stripes, the look is clean, sophisticated and wearable. Taking notes from streetwear, Yamamoto adds his signature structural and silhouette play to the collection. Oversized shirts are worn with tapered trousers, sleeveless motorcycle leathers can be thrown over stripes and shorts – Y-3 is edgy cool. 

Credit: http://www.adidas.com/


 

Credit: http://www.adidas.com/




Credit: http://www.adidas.com/



Credit: http://www.adidas.com/

Quite obviously referencing Irving Penn’s famous claustrophobic photographs, the lookbook shots are of the models framed by shadowed corners. Striking, much like the clothes.

The Duchess of Windsor, New York, 1948
Credit: National Portrait Gallery

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Having recently opened a shop on Conduit Street, London, Idol recommends you pop in to see the full collection, footwear, accessories and super cute kid’s range!

By Lucy Morris