Y-3 hits the road for Fall / Winter 2011-12 with a collection inspired by nature, escape— whether on horseback, on foot, or in the mountains. The show features garments designed for travel, combining classic materials and silhouettes with futuristic details and protections like waterproof zippers, neoprene inserts, holographic toggles, and ergonomic plaid prints. Presented in New York’s Soho district on Sunday February 13, 2011, as part of New York Fashion Week, the collection made its debut on a stage that represented a cross-country path, emphasizing this season’s back-to-nature message.
The collection explores variations on a theme of escapism, and was inspired by books such as Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” and Jon Krakauer’s “Into the Wild”. This means first and foremost: protection; through exaggerated funnel collars, simple modularity, voluminous cocoon-like silhouettes, and extensive embroidery on everything from hoods and coats to leggings. In typical Yohji Yamamoto style, prints and patches on certain pieces spell out the collection’s theme, with phrases like “Nowhere in Particular”, “Homeward Bound”, and “I’m on the Road”.
In short, the show was about the journey, not the destination, and the clothes were designed with this in mind. The women’s collection played on volume and comfort; with hooded ponchos, pleated skirts with hems and large flared wool pants, all in black, olive green and red tones. Y-3 for men followed a similar trajectory, drawing inspiration from the “army” with parkas, striped jumpsuits and quilted work jackets in suede, wool and cotton.
Y-3 presented two new fabrics: “Cool Max Wool”, a breathable wool with an evaporative cooling system, and “Diaplex”, a herringbone wool bonded to Goretex that molds to the body like a second skin.
In terms of accessories, Y-3 emphasizes the themes of warmth and comfort, with hooded scarves, quilted nylon hats, belts and gloves with three pieces of leather, a subtle play on the tradition of the three stripes. Shoes for men and women combine adidas’ technical expertise with classic shapes and materials, such as the Japanese warrior boot with a precise cut-out for men and an “origami” platform for women.
“Travelling means going back to basics,” explains Yamamoto, the inspiration behind the collection. “We always unconsciously long to return. It is one of man’s strongest desires.”
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