Taking Y from Yohji Yamamoto and 3 from the three stripes symbolizing Adidas, Y-3 is the coalescence of design and performance excellence. The collaboration of world-renowned Japanese designer Yamamoto and global athletic wear superpower Adidas released their first collection in Spring/Summer 2003, which met widespread acclaim and almost instantly became a hit with fashion and fitness devotees everywhere. Quickly and securely making its way into one of the innovators of fashion forward performance wear, Y-3's success continues to evolve with new technology and ingenious design.