There’s No Limit To What Y/Project Can Do With Denim In Their FW23 Collection

Glen Martens has been busy this season as the creative director for both Diesel and Y/Project. Although both brands have a similar feel, Martens was clear that he wants Y/Project to “reinvent techniques, construction, and to experiment as much as possible.” Experimentation is exactly what he did this season, as his designs knew no bounds. Unique clothing you’ve never seen anything like before glazed down the runway, taking our breath along the way.

The scene was set in a white, industrial room. Unfinished walls surrounded the guests, the perfect inspiration for creativity to flourish. Classical opera music played in the background giving the show an elegant touch. Martens knew what he was doing.

This season’s collection focused on cool tones, including blues, whites, grays, and blacks. Denim, sheer, leather, and plaid were also the stars of the show. Denim, in particular, was apparent in the majority of the looks, but not by any simple measures. Extraordinary cuts, folds, and shapes made up the pieces in distinct new ways. On many dresses and blazers not made of denim, Martens incorporated distressed denim detailing. There’s no end to what he can do with denim, as Martens created pieces that only a great mind like his could manifest.

Aside from the unique use of denim, models also showcased pieces printed with naked bodies. Sexual scenes could be seen on tops, skirts, and dresses. Don’t be fooled, though; Martens incorporated these erotic images elegantly, showing us that sex doesn’t have to be seen as trashy. Thin belts were also made into necklaces and heels, giving them a distinctive new use. A notable element among some of the denim pants was the detached crotch. Pants separated at the crotch, giving a chaps-feel to pants that are not actually chaps. 3-D earrings, including silver and bronze hands flipping the middle finger, were also seen. Once again, Martens managed to take an otherwise tasteless action and make it sophisticated. Now I can flip people off elegantly. Thank you Y/Project.

Some models sported the classic wet-hair look, pulling their hair back to showcase their faces. Models were also seen in subtle eyeshadow around their eyes to create the “tired-eye” illusion. This has been an up-and-coming trend, which was the perfect touch to the looks in this show. All-in-all, Martens proved that he is ahead of his time with this collection. His designs were so outlandish it probably would have taken the rest of the fashion world years to accomplish similar pieces. Lucky for us, we were blessed with this collection sooner than we could have imagined.

Strike out,

Ally Nelson

Boca Raton

Ally Nelson is a Content Writer for Strike Magazine Boca. Her passions include studying psychology, creating art and fashion, and drinking margaritas. You can reach her on Instagram @a.l.l.y_n or email @ nelsonalyssa.h@gmail.com.