Adidas and Yohji Yamamoto Present: Y-3 Spring/Summer 2024

Adidas and Yohji Yamamoto have collaborated again for Y-3’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection, exploring the concept of Contra-Natural, where the duality between organic and synthetic produces unexpected beauty. The collection features a bold, collection-wide color palette, including Clay Brown, Mesa, Shadow Red, and Mint, inspired by the process of oxidation.

The apparel selection features daring cuts, sophisticated tailored garments, and expressive silhouettes, highlighted by a digitally distorted floral graphic and reimagined takes on the iconic adidas Superstar Tracksuit featuring topographical map piping.

 

The footwear selection includes new silhouettes, such as the Y-3 STAN SMITH and the Y-3 COUNTRY, made up in collapsable premium leather with piped details, and the Y-3 GSG9 LOW. The collection also includes highly adaptable accessories, such as soft leather tote bags and nylon backpacks. Y-3 Spring/Summer 2024 subverts expectations through bold and daring contrasts. Reflecting the brand’s identity of combining Adidas’ sporting innovation with Yohji Yamamoto’s elegant, avant-garde aesthetic.

Nejilka Arias

Fashion Editor

Born and raised in New York City, Nejilka is a first-generation American of Dominican descent. As a fashion editor at StyleCartel, she champions emerging designers, attends exclusive runway shows, and highlights the latest trends. Her work has since expanded into lifestyle, covering everything from hotels and travel to the hottest beach clubs. A certified Pilates instructor with a strong focus on wellness, Nejilka brings movement and balance into her creative work. She got her start posting outfits on Chictopia in 2008 and later ran her own blog, modelswhoblog, showcasing her distinctive style. A seasoned globetrotter, influencer, and digital creator, her effortlessly cool aesthetic and magnetic personality earned her a spot on Sorbet Magazine’s “Creatives to Watch” in 2020. She now produces minimal, high-quality content for brands that align with her signature look and vibe.