Y's Spring 2020 RTW - Paris Fashion Week.

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For Spring 2020, Y's the iconic Yohji Yamamoto  brand, is able to set a focused array divided up between the ambiguous description of the Black and Pink labeled categorizes.  In which, only in its namesake labeling, is revealed in split dynamics between stylized versions of Yamamoto's aesthetically male inspired styles set onto the fluidity of the female form, an experiment that the famed designer has morphed as a viable selling point for the Y's label.  With the 'Pink' categorization more in tune with the current dynamics of mix and match and contemporary fashion styles, which if the previous seasons are indicative of, are being defined by the newer looks on the street.  The Y's studio have continued on with the modernist take on Couture fashion, as a reflection of its influence on Paris in the early 1980s, as Yamamoto and other notable Japanese designers began to rework the visual decree as a minimalist and structured layering.  That still holds true today as a benchmark that is Japan's knowledge of fabrics and styling.  For the 'Black' collection, the fluidity is interfused with a delicate linen and wool base, macramé knotting and webbing inspiring a tighter and more fixed style, whilst offering the draping and folded stitch work seen on previous collections.  There is Yamamoto's subtle sex appeal emanating from Y's latest collection, seen also with his signature brand, as revealing thigh high splits and tighter tops – so there is a sensuality on display, setting down as one of the trends emerging into 2020.  

The 'Pink' collection, shifts direction towards the thrift mix and match styles which is the main trend for 2020, it will be curious how established luxury brands will rework these new street styles as a marketable look, yet, most of the bigger brands are now dabbling in recycled styles, to which Y's have offered their take of the rugged urban aesthetics. 

Y's Ready-to-Wear collection stays true to the concept of the brand's layered and draped styles, whilst tightening and pressing the fabrics against the models so that it resonates a more sensualist and alluring appeal. While allowing the two labels under Y's, Black and Pink represent the current focus on street fashion and style.