Issey Miyake

Innovation as emotion

Issey Miyake was a Japanese fashion designer whose work fused craft, fabric research, and sculptural experimentation. His innovations include “Pleats Please,” A-POC (A Piece of Cloth), and techniques that integrate construction directly into textile manufacturing.

Miyake’s silhouettes often emphasize motion, air, and adaptability, capturing a philosophy of clothing as an evolving, democratic form.

Issey Miyake was a Japanese designer known for pleats, experimental textiles, and movement-driven silhouettes.

Issey Miyake was a Japanese fashion designer known for pleated textiles, sculptural silhouettes, and groundbreaking fabric innovation.

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