Yohji Yamamoto's works with adidas remains to go strong as the Y-3 show, 'NICE TO MEET YOU,' releases in Paris' Grant Palais on Sunday. This upcoming fall, the brand's Winter 2018 collection will accelerate Y-3 towards a direction with larger-fitting silhouettes. The collection will merge together the familiar Y-3 footwear with the new garment's looks. There is a total of three different styles that the upcoming footwear focuses upon -- Kaiwa, Ekika, and the Bynder. A standout component of the footwear releases is the announcement of its upcoming work with athlete James Harden, in constructing shoes that involve the BOOST midsole technology.
Overall, the NICE TO MEET YOU show featured clothing pieces that remained true to Yamamoto's aesthetics. There is a blend of mostly monochromatic color schemes, with some navy blues as well. The actual pieces in the collection include a range of layered quilted jackets, oversized hoodies, sweatpants, jackets, and trousers.
Minimal Oversized Clothing Capsules
Y-3's 'NICE TO MEET YOU' Pieces are Minimal and Oversized
Trend Themes
1. Minimal Oversized Clothing - Opportunity for retailers to cater to the growing demand for minimalist fashion with oversized silhouettes.
2. Y-3's Winter 2018 Collection - Potential for collaboration between fashion brands and athletes to create innovative footwear with advanced technologies.
3. Monochromatic Color Schemes - Opportunity for fashion designers to explore creative ways to use monochromatic palettes in their collections.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the trend of minimal oversized clothing capsules by offering a curated selection of oversized garments.
2. Athletic Footwear - The collaboration between Y-3 and James Harden presents an opportunity for athletic footwear brands to integrate BOOST midsole technology into their products.
3. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can experiment with monochromatic color schemes to create unique and visually striking collections.