Notorious for an athletic aesthetic is Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 label, and the Spring 2010 collection was no exception. As if the Japanese flag tees and Y-3 logo sweats weren’t a dead giveaway, the sport of the season was soccer. Despite the majority of the collection being abstract athletic-wear and  casual lounge pieces, netting was involved to create several outstanding tops and dresses. I can’t say I’m floored by this collection, but it’s still pretty impressive what Yamamoto can do to the average pair of gym shorts!

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Y-3 Spring 2010

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Y-3 is launching some bright and unique high tops for Spring 2010. I love the speckled ones the most. Trying to find truly fashionable sneakers these days isn’t the easiest, but Y-3 does a good job. Be sure to check out everything Y-3 has to offer at their website.

If you thought drop-crotch pants were hard enough to describe, try explaining to a fellow fashionsta what a “spant” is. Take a look at the amazingness above and you’ll see that the edgy, athletic label, Y-3’s, spant isn’t a pair of pants or a skirt, but more like an oversized pair of wool/jersey shorts with a single, attached legging. The spant, complicated as it may be to explain, is incredibly versatile, with the ability to be dressed up with heels or dressed down with sandals. I’d totally rock this out with a slim tank and a boyfriend blazer. For $276, the Y-3 spant isn’t terribly priced, but I’d totally love to see these in superfine wool dresspants!

Sang your pair of Y-3 spants at Oak NYC!

If you love designer shoes, you will love this special promotion that Mona Moore is offering to our readers. All you have to do is mention FashionIndie when selection your final purchases (call to purchase) and you will receive 50% off. Now, that’s better than the Saks Sale. Designers include Y-3, Yohji Yamamoto, Marni, Dries Van Noten, Anne Demeulemeester, and others.

Love, love these Y-3 shoes. Very futuristic silhouette, yet seems comfortable and wearable. With a patent leather exterior, rounded front, and elastic bands from toes to ankle for comfort. On sale for $343 from $490.

Thanks Notcouture for finding these

Gram.

D.A.T.E.

Schmoove.

Y-3 by Adidas.

Sneaky Steve.

Why do guys commonly use the term “high-tops” to mean the classic Converse sneakers or the recently popular Nike Dunks? You can never go wrong pairing your black Converse with a pair of raw denim straight legs, a black button-up and a few accessories here and there. And we all know how versatile those Nike Dunks can be…a red and black pair to match your plaid or even neons to go with all of your hiliter yellows, oranges and greens. But take a look around…your brother, your cousin, your best friend’s uncle’s ex-wife’s son’s next-door neighbor ALL have these shoes. I assure you, there are other high-top options out there!

Above are a few pairs I came across while searching Ssense and Revolve Clothing. Although these high-tops are rather similar to the designs and concepts of Converse and Nike Dunks (slim fit, aeration pores, ankle laces) they have enough detail and flare to make them unique. Depending on the brand and material, these shoes can set you back anywhere from $100-$400…but it beats looking like every other Beatle band reject and fake NBA star out there!

Boring, way too sporty, and very similar to their last Spring collection, this seasons Y-3 was not even worth attending. They showed absolutly nothing innovative for next Spring and just represented current trends and ideas. Plus, how many sheer tops can you put on one runway and call it a fashion show?

Thanks Style.com for the pics

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ShopRobertson.com has 30 to 70 percent off apparel and accessories from Mike & Chris, Geren Ford, and Vegas & Mia. The Madrid slingback wedges by Dolce Vita are down to $32 (originally $108).

Thanks NY Mag.