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Y-3
Y-3 is the long-running adidas and Yohji Yamamoto joint label, blending draped Japanese tailoring with technical sportswear and performance sneakers.
TokyoOrigin
UnisexFocus
Avant-gardeStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Y-3
Y-3 is a joint label between German sportswear group adidas and Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, launched in 2002 and named for Yohji and adidas' three stripes. It pairs Yamamoto's draped, largely black tailoring with adidas engineering: oversized layers, technical outerwear, tracksuits and sneakers built on adidas platforms. Collections are shown on the Paris fashion schedule. Recent output includes the Spring/Summer 2025 Adizero running range of lightweight performance apparel and footwear, distributed through adidas channels, the CONFIRMED app and select retail partners.
The pieces that define Y-3
Shop Y-3 →3-Stripes Track Separates
Track jackets and pants carrying adidas' three stripes in nylon, shell and refined wool are the clearest expression of the Yamamoto-meets-sportswear premise the brand was built on.
Explore track separates →Sport Uniform Cargo Pants
The Sport Uniform cargos — straight, wide and utility-legged — anchor Y-3's draped, oversized bottoms-first approach to technical dressing.
Explore Sport Uniform →Shop Y-3
Shop all Y-3 ↗How Y-3 fits
Overall fit
runs large
Y-3 apparel is typically cut oversized and long in keeping with Yohji Yamamoto's draped aesthetic, while footwear tends to track standard adidas sizing.
Tip: Consider sizing down on apparel unless you want the intended oversized drape; footwear generally follows adidas sizing.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs large | boxy and relaxed | Size down if you prefer a standard fit rather than the intended loose drape. |
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | runs large | oversized | Take your usual size for an oversized look or size down for a closer fit. |
| Jackets | slightly large | relaxed and layered | Outerwear is cut roomy for layering; size down if you want a trimmer silhouette. |
| Trousers & pants | runs large | relaxed, often dropped or wide | Expect a loose, long cut; consider sizing down and check inseam. |
| Sneakers | true to size | medium width with a snug midfoot | Order your usual adidas size; those between sizes on narrower models may prefer a half size down. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Y-3 fit questions
Does Y-3 run big or small?
Y-3 runs large. Consider sizing down on apparel unless you want the intended oversized drape; footwear generally follows adidas sizing. Y-3 apparel is typically cut oversized and long in keeping with Yohji Yamamoto's draped aesthetic, while footwear tends to track standard adidas sizing.
How does Y-3 fit?
Y-3 apparel is typically cut oversized and long in keeping with Yohji Yamamoto's draped aesthetic, while footwear tends to track standard adidas sizing. Overall shape: oversized and draped.
How do Y-3 t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
Y-3 t-shirts & graphic tees runs large. Size down if you prefer a standard fit rather than the intended loose drape. Shape: boxy and relaxed.
How do Y-3 hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Y-3 hoodies & sweatshirts runs large. Take your usual size for an oversized look or size down for a closer fit. Shape: oversized.
How do Y-3 jackets fit?
Y-3 jackets fits slightly large. Outerwear is cut roomy for layering; size down if you want a trimmer silhouette. Shape: relaxed and layered.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 2002
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Made in
- Asia
- Price
- $$$
- Typical prices
- Footwear $256–$329 · T-shirts $110–$179 · Jackets $299–$462
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Avant-garde, Athleisure / Sportswear, Techwear