‘Master of Shadows’ Offers a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Brand Y-3

Known and admired in the fashion world for his avant-garde approach and his pieces which offer unrivalled comfort, Yohji Yamamoto is indisputably one of fashion’s big names. Since 2001, he and Adidas have been collaborating under the name Y-3, with the Y standing for Yohji, the 3 symbolising the Adidas stripes and the hyphen indicating the links between the two. Together, they wish to rethink the notion of clothing by bringing a new philosophy. The short film Master of Shadows follows the Japanese designer as he prepares for a Y-3 runway show.

Y-3 is a streetwear brand which combines nostalgia and futuristic cuts, as Yohji Yamamoto explains: ‘My wish was to make sportswear chic and elegant.’ And he seems to have succeeded, because Y-3 offers high-tech and innovative pieces, made from unusual materials such as neoprene. Y-3 was also the first brand to create a whole collection for space travel.

Shot in black and white, Master of Shadows follows the designer in his intimate life. The title also echoes the recurring use of black in the stylist’s personal collections. This short film reveals some rare images from behind the scenes at Y-3.