# Minimal Avant-Garde Sneakers Y-3 Introduces the Orisan Sneaker Model as the Latest Addition By Amy Duong | Published 2020-06-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orisan References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/6/y-3-orisan-black-release) & [ln-cc](https://www.ln-cc.com/en/new/men/this-week-1/y-3-orisan-sneakers-in-black-yyy0142023blk.html?cgid=new-men-this-week-1#page=2&start=55) Streetwear brand [Y-3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gendo) introduces the new Orisan sneaker silhouette as the latest addition to the brand's Spring/Summer 2020 offerings. [Yohji Yamamoto's brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2) continues to take a avant-garde design language with bold detail starting at the top of the silhouette, which features embossed branding that reads "Y-3." The sneaker comes in a white leather foundation and an exaggerated heel pull at the back. The sneakers also have a tonal waxed lacing system that surround the forefoot area. The same white hue can be seen in a thing streak that is parallel to the eyelets. The uppers are made with a slightly clear batted mesh nylon material which delivers both breathability and lightweight sensibilities. Image Credit: LN-CC ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimal Sneakers:** The rise of minimalistic and simple sneaker designs creates an opportunity for companies to focus on creating luxury, high-quality and sustainable materials. - **Avant-garde Fashion:** As fashion becomes more experimental and futuristic in design, companies can take advantage of this trend by incorporating bold colors, textures and functionalities to create statement pieces. - **Sustainable Fashion:** With an increasing awareness and demand for eco-friendly fashion, companies can innovate in materials, production methods, and circular systems to minimize their environmental impact while still delivering high-quality, stylish products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can innovative in designs, materials, production methods and circular systems that are more sustainable, ethical, and futuristic. - **Footwear:** As minimalistic and avant-garde design trends continue to rise, footwear companies can explore new shapes, structures, functionalities and materials to create statement pieces that stand out in the market. - **Sustainable Materials:** With the increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable products, companies and researchers can invest in developing and experimenting with new, innovative sustainable materials such as bio-fabric, algae-based fibers, or recycled plastics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rounded Heel Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoso-boost.md) - [Off-White Chunky Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-x-20.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Neutral Stealthy Trail Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-tr.md) - [Sleek Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2.md) - [Translucent Overlaid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archisite-oru.md) - [Ultra-Plump Sleek Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aruku.md) - [Futuristic Sleek Bouldering Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ab2-11s.md) - [Chunky Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot.md)