Five of Yohji Yamamoto’s Most Influential adidas Y-3 Sneakers

It’s impossible to imagine as it stands today without the influence of . The revered Japanese designer linked up with the Three Stripes in 2002, fusing the worlds of sport and fashion, introducing an element of the avant-garde into mainstream sneaker culture.

Yohji’s experimental sneakers have become a go-to for haute couture hobbyists, and his unique approach to footwear design has shaped the modern sneaker landscape. So, in honour of Yohji’s career so far, we decided to take a look back at five of his most influential designs released under .

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