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June 21, 2024
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Lil Yachty has once again proven his fashion-forward vision, this time by leading the lookbook for a daring and eclectic capsule collection between Italian label PDF and his very own Concrete Boys collective. This explosive collaboration, slated for release on May 9, 2025, is the latest testament to Yachty’s growing influence in the streetwear industry. Designed to echo the dual spirit of raw Atlanta energy and avant-garde Italian craftsmanship, the PDF x Concrete Boys capsule is a vibrant intersection of subcultural grit and high-concept design.
The campaign, shared on PDF’s Instagram, features Yachty and fellow Concrete Boys member Camo! as the faces of the drop, showcasing looks that feel rebellious yet calculated. From the moment the first preview shots landed online, it was clear that this collection wasn’t about chasing existent trends, but about defining new ones. The pieces capture the Concrete Boys’ youthful, countercultural edge while channeling the visual boldness that has made PDF a rising name in global streetwear circles. Helmed by designer Domenico Formichetti, PDF is known for its electric leather statements, graffiti-heavy outerwear, and bubbly, video-game-inspired footwear–a design ethos that finds perfect synergy with the Concrete Boys’ free-spirited fashion instincts.
At the heart of this collaboration is a jaw-dropping leather jacket emblazoned with the word “Progetto”–Italian for “Project.” But this isn’t your average leather piece. Reimagined with a hoodie-like twist, the jacket features drawstrings and a dramatically large hood, fusing two silhouettes into one conceptual garment. This “Progetto” theme doesn’t stop at text; it’s echoed throughout the collection via quirky, illustrated caricatures of human poses that add a surrealist, almost comic-like flavor to the visual storytelling.
Another notable component of the collection is its emphasis on fit. Baggy denim trousers with a worn-in, skate-ready appeal are paired with oversized graphic T-shirts adorned with Concrete Boys iconography, creating silhouettes that feel as comfortable on the runway as they would on a late-night studio session. These aren’t just clothes–they’re visual statements, dripping with attitude and raw aesthetic energy. Every piece is deliberately oversized, perfectly aligning with today’s shift away from body-conformity in favor of flow and personality.
Stylistically, the collection feels like a meeting between two extremes: the polished chaos of PDF’s Italian DNA and the Southern grunge of Atlanta’s underground rap scene. This balance is what makes the collab so electric. It doesn’t feel forced or manufactured; it feels authentic, like the two worlds were always meant to collide. The result is an unapologetic streetwear lineup that radiates the individuality of its creators and appeals to a generation that’s obsessed with identity through fashion.
PDF’s past collaborations with icons like Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Drake already positioned the brand as a disruptor in the luxury streetwear space. But with this drop, they tap deeper into youth culture by aligning with the cultural force that is Lil Yachty. Not only does Yachty embody the aesthetic, he shapes it. And through this collection, the Concrete Boys aren’t just modeling garments; they’re rewriting the playbook on what streetwear looks like in 2025.
This isn’t the first time PDF and Concrete Boys have teamed up. Their Fall/Winter 2024 campaign, The Dirt, laid the foundation for this latest endeavor. But this time, the energy is elevated, the designs more refined, and the messaging crystal clear: Concrete Boys and PDF are building a new fashion frontier brick by brick.
The full capsule will be available exclusively through PDF’s webstore beginning May 9, 2025. For fans and collectors, it’s a drop that shouldn’t be missed. And for the culture at large, it’s another bold reminder that Lil Yachty is no longer just a musician with style–he’s a style architect, reshaping fashion in his own image.
