Y-3 will release a capsule collection inspired by James Harden worldwide on April 13th.


First unveiled at adidas' two-day festival, 747 Warehouse St., held in Los Angeles in February, this collection brings together world-leading designers, adidas and Yohji Yamamoto, to express basketball superstar James Harden through their respective perspectives.


This collection, consisting of apparel, footwear, and accessories, was designed with James Harden's eclectic style in mind, combining Harden's performance with Yohji Yamamoto's sophisticated tailoring.

The apparel is a stark black, night indigo, and champagne colorway. The peony, also known as the "King of Flowers," symbolizes courage, nobility, honor, respect, and good fortune, adding a vibrant pop of color as the collection's centerpiece. These qualities perfectly represent Harden's demeanor both on and off the court, and the peony is also reminiscent of ikebana, a traditional Japanese art form practiced by samurai for centuries.


In addition to bomber jackets, crew neck sweatshirts, cropped pants, and shirts, new items include tank tops, reversible blousons, shorts, and hooded sweatshirts.


As befits a capsule collection born from a true collision of sport and style, the lineup ranges from athletic compression t-shirts and tights to more elegant blazer jackets, providing a complete off-court wardrobe.


Based on an iconic '90s silhouette, the "Y-3 BYW BBALL" is now available in white. "BYW" stands for "BOOST You Wear." It translates the basketball icon's on-court style into street style, expressing his power and confidence.

This modern interpretation of the shoe features adidas' "BOOST™ foam" midsole. Its rounded shape mimics the anatomy of the foot, designed to function as a natural extension of the body. The unique style is enhanced by the upper, which combines leather and stretchy neoprene, and the zigzag lacing system.


In addition, the popular "Tangutsu" from the Spring/Summer 2018 collection is making a comeback with a new look. This laceless slip-on style features a chunky silhouette and is available in black, with a peony flower embellishment on the vamp.


The "Bashyo" reinvents the mid-top style with bold elements like a thick sole. Available in black, it's adorned with a contrasting peony logo.

Photographed by Yvan Fabing, the series of images features Harden wearing key pieces from the collection and striking a variety of dynamic poses against a pure white backdrop. The collection will be available at Y3 stores in Japan, ZOZOTOWN, the official online store, and select retailers. For details, please visit the special website (http://store.y-3.com/de/y3store/y3jamesharden).