-SPECIAL- "Y’s" 2025's Discharge printed velvet long coat

"Y’s"
2025-26 AW discharge-printed velvet big jacket

From Y’s, founded by Yohji Yamamoto in 1972 and driven by a focus on practicality in everyday wear and the image of an independent woman, we present a piece of exceptional beauty whose craftsmanship is expressed through processing.

With discharge treatment applied to jet-black velvet, layering irregular gradations that shift from charcoal gray to silver gray, this piece adds depth unique to each individual garment to the imposing presence of a long jacket.

The outer fabric is made of velvet composed of 75% rayon, 23% polyester, and 2% polyurethane. It features a soft drape centered on rayon and a moist, lustrous sheen, while incorporating a slight stretch so that even a silhouette with generous volume is drawn fluidly—without feeling restrictive.

The standout feature of the discharge expression is that it creates shadow with depth by partially removing the color of the fabric, unlike a simple print that adds a pale color over black. As the velvet’s characteristic pile and the way it reflects light overlap again and again, the garment’s appearance changes from deep black to muted silver, allowing you to enjoy a dimensionality that flat patterns cannot offer. The mottled spread of dark and light tones is also a motif created by this treatment; an organic expression with subdued regularity is refined into a quiet individuality that is unmistakably Y’s.

The wide, designed collar gives a clear outline around the face. With shoulders and the body width left spacious, and a long length that extends from the sleeves down near the hem, the vertical lines are emphasized, while the softness of the velvet forms a natural drape that follows the movement of the body. Although the size is labeled as 1, the overall silhouette is relaxed and oversized. When worn with the front open, it presents a coat-like presence that takes advantage of the material’s volume; when cinched at the waist with the included belt, it transforms into a form with more pronounced shaping from the upper body down to the hem. This structure, which lets you enjoy different balances depending on how it is worn, is also one of its attractions.

Inside, a smooth 100% cupro lining is used, making it easier to reduce friction with inner layers despite the long length. It is carefully tailored so that you can also wear it comfortably over knitwear or shirts. From its neat stitching and selection of materials—typical of Japanese production—you can feel Y’s commitment to garments designed not only for avant-garde appeal, but for wear over the long term in everyday life.

The style code YL-J03-204 listed in the quality information matches the core style code of the official “Discharge-printed velvet big jacket.” Since the specifications align as well—such as the material composition, the “Made in Japan” notation, black velvet using discharge processing, and the long-length oversized silhouette—it can be judged to be a piece from the 2025–26 autumn/winter season. While its background as part of the brand’s archive is clear, it also incorporates a design that does not lean excessively toward trends—an assured added value unique to this item.

Despite being called a jacket, it has a scale that works as a coat. And because the look can be transformed in an elegant or bold direction simply by how you use the belt, it is especially recommended for those who want to express individuality through materials and silhouette rather than relying on decoration. With deep black as the base, the discharge gradations blend easily into everyday styling; even simply throwing it on over a simple outfit, the velvet sheen and the presence of the long length will tighten and refine the overall look.

For styling, you can pair it with black wide slacks or a long skirt with a fluid drape to accentuate vertical lines. Alternatively, combining faded denim or a plain cut-and-sew top for a lightweight look that highlights the quality of the materials is also recommended. Wear it with the collar opened naturally to create a mode-like layer that suits anyone regardless of gender, taking advantage of the volume; when you tighten the belt, the velvet’s shadows appear even more three-dimensional, letting you enjoy an elegance reminiscent of a dress.

A piece you can continue to face as a modern collection item for a long time—assembled from its shifting expression shaped by light and movement, the roomy form that symbolizes Y’s, and a firm foundation. Please take this opportunity.