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The “It” Factor for Denver: Count on Y-3 to deliver well-cut jackets and pants every season. From blazers and short bicolor jackets to skinny, ankle-grazing pants or cropped, suspender trousers, Y-3’s staples are effortless.
The Gist of the Show: Yohji Yamamoto’s continuing collaboration with sport giant Adidas is all about showcasing elegant, athletic-meets-fashion apparel, but next summer sees the line preparing for none other than the World Cup.
Separates feature country patches and emblems, as well as a more conceptual series of mesh pieces—inspired by a soccer goal—rendered in cropped pants, T-shirts, and dress overlays.
The netting looks particularly chic when worn as an underpinning—like a white mesh T-shirt beneath a beautiful, black cut-away jacket—or more urban when paired with rompers or leggings.
And a series of ruffled, tank dresses are colorful and upbeat.
Look for It Locally: Lawrence Covell (women’s only), 225 Steele St., 303-320-1023.
More looks from the runway: