# Ultra-Light Urban Waterproof Jackets Y-3's SS19 Line Boasts an Incredibly Light Gore-tex Material By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-05 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-waterproof-jacket References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/y-3-ss19-gore-tex/#slide-4) & [y-3](https://www.y-3.com/ca) Yohji Yamamoto's Y-3 releases its offerings for the 2019 Spring/Summer season and the spotlight is placed on the collection's ultra-versatile and incredibly chic urban waterproof jackets. The silhouettes take on a [minimalist noir aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-fallwinter-2024-collection) — one that is easily associated with the designer's approach to fashion. What really stands out in Y-3's Spring/Summer collection, however, is the functionality. Yamamoto looked to parachuting and sailing for inspiration as he was developing the high-performing silhouettes of the urban waterproof jackets. The material bears the name of SHAKEDRY™ [GORE-TEX®](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjallraven-and-goretex) and is identified as "the world's lightest." The product weighs about 356 grams. Y-3 makes its piece available in two silhouettes — one is a hoodie-style jacket with adjustable cuffs and hems, while the other is a longer oversized coat with double-entry side pockets and a storm flap. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ultra-light Urban Waterproof Jackets:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop even lighter and more versatile materials for urban waterproof jackets. - **Minimalist Noir Aesthetic:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create minimalist and chic designs for urban clothing in other industries. - **Functionality-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporate functional elements from different industries into fashion design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate more lightweight and technically advanced materials into fashion. - **Outdoor Gear:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Apply ultralight materials and functional design elements to outdoor clothing and equipment. - **Sports Apparel:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop performance-enhancing garments using lightweight materials and innovative design features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Element-Ready Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reigning-champ-goretex.md) - [Technical Urban Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-down-jacket.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Winter Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket.md) - [Essential Weather-Resistant Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days.md) - [Functional Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wname.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Technical Performance Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekking-collection.md) - [High-Performance Waterproof Outdoor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-outdoor-collection.md) - [Autumnal Inclement Weather Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjallraven-and-goretex.md)