1985 ISSEY MIYAKE charcoal draped RUNWAY sweater
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare charcoal knit sweater designed by Issey Miyake dating to 1985. The sculptural silhouette is cropped in the back and opens at the front with a soft drape that falls away at ...
Issey Miyake brown checked wool sweater dress with elastic binding, fw 1985
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Issey Miyake; Brown and black checked wool sweater dress with elastic binding on the bias.
New Vintage Issey Miyake IM 102 Hinged Gold Matte 1985 Japan Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
This ultra rare pair of Issey Miyake gold matte frame displays a hinged system allowing the sides to become side cups when need it.
New Vintage Issey Miyake IM 120 Sleek Silver Basquiat 1985 Japan Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Released in 1985, extremely rare and coveted. Its simple design of a line and two circles was considered a disruptive design at the time. After almost 40 years, the im series stil...
New Vintage Issey Miyake IM 118 Sleek Silver Basquiat 1985 Japan Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Released in 1985, extremely rare and coveted. Its simple design of a line and two circles was considered a disruptive design at the time. After almost 40 years, the im-118 series ...
New Vintage Issey Miyake IM 101 Black Matte Basquiat 1985 Japan Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Released in 1985, extremely rare and coveted. Its simple design of a line and two circles was considered a disruptive design at the time. After almost 40 years, the im-101 still r...
New Vintage Issey Miyake IM 111 Rose Silver Basquiat IM Series 1985 Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Released in 1985, extremely rare and coveted. Its simple design of a line and two circles was considered a disruptive design at the time. After almost 40 years, the im series stil...
New Vintage Issey Miyake IM 105 Silver Matte Basquiat IM Series 1985 Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Released in 1985, extremely rare and coveted. Silver matte accented frame with flat iridescent grey lenses. New, never worn or displayed. Minimus wear from storage. Made in Jap...
Issey Miyake 1985 Ribbed One-Shouldered Knit Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Long Island City, NY
This exceptional ribbed-cotton one-shouldered top from 1985 is the same material as his iconic "Seashell" coat. As the material is stretched, the colorful inner bands become more vis...
1985 Issey Miyake Jumpsuit - Vintage
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
1985 Issey Miyake jumpsuit. Full button upper. Mutable collar.
Issey Miyake grey three-armed knitted wool sweater, fw 1985
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, London
Issey Miyake; Grey knitted turtle neck sweater with three sleeves.
Unavailable
Size: No Size Label
Issey Miyake Houndstooth Trench Coat Metropolitan of Art Collection, Circa 1985
By Issey Miyake
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Issey Miyake, Circa: 1985 layered houndstooth nylon trench coat with asymmetrical draping throughout, tonal insert at interior bodice, shawl lapels, dual welt pockets at sides, gath...
Issey Miyake brown checked wool sweater dress with elastic binding, fw 1985
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, London
Issey Miyake; Brown and black checked wool sweater dress with elastic binding on the bias.
ISSEY MIYAKE seashell coat - 1985
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare 'seashell' coat from Issey Miyake dating to 1985. Labeled a size 'm'.
Issey Miyake Avant Garde Sheer Organza Ensemble. 1985
By Issey Miyake
Located in University City, MO
Issey Miyake Avant-garde sheer ensemble from Spring/Summer 1985.
Issey Miyake SS 1985 Striped Tunic Button Up Shirt, as seen in Irving Penn Image
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important 1985 Issey Miyake with an exquisite Irving Penn documentation.
ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION felted wool swing coat
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Versatile felted wool swing jacket from Issey Miyake's 'Plantation' line. Ca. 1985. Fits most sizes.
1985 ISSEY MIYAKE dark brown textured leather RUNWAY jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual, dark-brown, collarless, textured leather jacket with oversized shoulders and buckle closure designed by Issey Miyake dating to fall of 1985 exactly as seen on the runway.
Iconic ISSEY MIYAKE Tulip Dress Black Sculptural Editorial Dramatic
By Issey Miyake
Located in Berlin, BE
Wearble Art Extremely rare and Museum worthy vintage Issey Miyake dress, assuming 1985 Collection. Gorgeous super dramatic piece of Fashion History.
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Issey Miyake sunglasses 1985
By Issey Miyake
Located in Berlin, DE
Issey Miyake's masterpiece, a pair of sunglasses IM-101 released in 1985.
Issey Miyake "Seashell" Multi Colour Historical Jacket Knit Coat 1985
By Issey Miyake
Located in Berlin, DE
Issey Miyake Seashell jacket from collection 1985.
Junya Watanabe Grey Melange Cardigan Cape Sweater 2008
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a vintage Junya Watanabe grey melange cardigan cape sweater from the 2008 collection, featuring batwing sleeves, large front buttons, a high...
$495
Size: one size; compare to size M
Bohème Rust Mohair Sweater Dress Popover and Midi Skirt Set - M, 1970s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A member of the Royal Society of Arts, fiber artist Kay Cosserat was one of the most prominent and decorated knitwear designers of the 20th century. Her untimely death left few piece...
ISSEY MIYAKE S/S 1991 Documented Runway 'Dinosaur' Sleeves Black Silk Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in Munich, DE
Important and rare documented Spring/Summer 1991 black 'Dinosaur' silk jacket by Issey Miyake as presented on the runway. The twin of this jacket walked the runway in several colou...
Issey Miyake vintage 1983 Japanese Brush Tag graphic black & gray sweater dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Startlingly graphic mock turtleneck Issey Miyake main line brush tag mini dress! — Simply the best of the 80’s all in one. —————— Vintage 1983 Issey Miyake knit sweater dress in ...
2000's ANN DEMEULEMEESTER oversized black wool cashmere cardigan sweater
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black Ann Demeulemeester cardigan in a soft wool, nylon and cashmere blend. Cut with an oversized shape, it has extra-long sleeves and large ruched patch pockets at the hips. The car...
1983 ISSEY MIYAKE oversized off-the shoulder peach sweater
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Issey Miyake sweater dates to 1983 and shows his early approach to shape and movement. It’s a lightweight ribbed knit in a soft peach, cut asymmetrically so it wraps across the ...
1984 ISSEY MIYAKE fuzzy RUNWAY coat with decorative woven leather toggle closure
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare 1984 Issey Miyake alpaca and linen runway coat, cut in an oversized silhouette with dropped shoulders and a wide notched collar. Textured, structured fabric with a toggle closur...
Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE Brown Knit Striped Ensemble
By Issey Miyake
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage late 80s and 1990s ISSEY MIYAKE Brown, taupe, light grey striped Sweater knit top and Wrap skirt. Fit size 4/6 SMALL - MEDIUM Bust : 36 inch / Skirt is elastic 26 - 30 i...
Issey Miyake vintage gray deconstructed sweater from the 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Genova, IT
Issey Miyake gray deconstructed sweater ABOUT Issey Miyake, a Japanese fashion designer renowned for his innovative use of fabric, designed this vintage cut-out cardigan. The sweat...
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Unisex Sunglasses Circa 1990s Made in Italy
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Capri, IT
Gianfranco Ferrè vintage sunglasses still with box Totally made in Italy
$1,211
Size: IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Gianfranco Ferre brown viscose knit one-sleeve dress, c. 1990s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianfranco Ferre brown knit dress ▪ 100% Viscose ▪ One Shoulder Strap ▪ One Sleeve ▪ Appliquéd frayed thread ▪ IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8 ▪ c. 1990s
1981 ISSEY MIYAKE black wool draped wrap RUNWAY coat with hood
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Issey Miyake, Fall 1981 A rare black wool coat from Issey Miyake’s Fall 1981 collection, famously modeled on the runway by Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid. Designed with Miyake’s signature ...
Yohji Yamamoto brown knitted wool oversized cardigan and sweater, fw 1984
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
Yohji Yamamoto brown knitted wool oversized cardigan and turtleneck sweater. Fall-Winter 1984
DRIES VAN NOTEN 2023 Hannett black ruched draped bubble hem cotton sweatshirt M
By Dries van Noten
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DRIES VAN NOTEN 2023 Hannett black ruched draped bubble hem cotton sweatshirt M Reference: SYHD/A00008 Brand: Dries Van Noten Model: Hannett Collection: 2023 Material: Cotton Color: ...
1976 ISSEY MIYAKE hand knit RUNWAY sweater coat
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Exceptionally rare Issey Miyake handknit sweater coat in charcoal and ivory dating to 1976 as seen on the runway. Hand-knit in a bold windowpane plaid pattern, this piece embodies Mi...
Issey Miyake Rare Full Length Brown Wool Coat
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our rare Issey Miyake wool coat is the ideal statement coat to power you through a fabulous winter. The coat is covered with several shades of brown and tan patchwork elements, with ...
$14,900
Size: FR 42 (fits very small)
1995 JOHN GALLIANO 'Pin-Up / Misia Diva' Houndstooth RUNWAY Suit Ensemble
By John Galliano
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This is a very rare John Galliano runway suit from the Spring 1995 'Pin-up/Misia Diva' collection, made in a fine black-and-white houndstooth that references classic British tailorin...
1997 COMME DES GARCONS navy wool 3 piece RUNWAY ensemble with sheer panels
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare three-piece set from Comme des Garçons Fall 1997 Ready-to-Wear collection, which is remembered for Rei Kawakubo’s bold exploration of transparency, layering, and deconstructed t...
2003 YOHJI YAMAMOTO black cotton runway coat with threaded belt
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black cotton coat from Yohji Yamamoto’s Spring 2003 runway. Coat has a relaxed, A-line shape that pulls in subtly at the waist with a belt which threads through the coat at the empir...
$11,941Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Fendi Victor Vasarely Baguette
By Fendi
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Fendi Vasarely baguette entirely embroidered with circular motifs evoking the works of Victor Vasarely. With parts in purple-pink lizard leather, green silk interior. Double F clasp ...
vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER sheer silk bomber jacket with crocheted knit trim
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille silk bomber jacket in shades of grey and black. Made from sheer printed silk with an allover graphic motif, it’s cut with a zip front and narrow ribbed coll...
1970's LEONARD of Paris floral printed silk jersey dress
By Leonard Fashion, Leonard
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A 1970's Leonard Paris dress in black silk jersey. It has a simple V-neck bodice with a lightly gathered high waist, falling into a straight skirt. The sleeves are cropped and loose ...
early 1980's MISSONI woven heavy sweater coat
By Missoni
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Heavy early 1980's Missoni sweater coat in a thick, textured knit, cut in a loose, cocoon-like shape that sits away from the body. The coat falls to above knee length with wide, easy...
1980's ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION camel coat with dramatic hood
By Issey Miyake Plantation, Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1980s Issey Miyake Plantation double faced wool blend coat in a soft camel-brown tone, cut in a relaxed easy proportion. The coat has a loose, slightly boxy shape with dropped should...
1987 YVES SAINT LAURENT tan cotton coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A classic 1987 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche beige cotton coat, cut in an easy, oversized silhouette that reflects the relaxed yet refined tailoring of the decade. The coat features...
$3,095
Size: IT38 - FR34 - UK6 - US2
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Evening Skirt With Feathers, ss 1999
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Evening Skirt ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Spring-Summer 1999 ▪ Constructed from black silk chiffon ▪ Leather waistband with a 'Gucci' engraved metal clasp ▪ Fe...
F/W 1989 Thierry Mugler Orange Futuristic Metal Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Thierry Mugler futuristic vivid orange jacket from the Fall Winter 1989 Hiver Buick collection. Structured shoulders, peplum flared waist, single snap button closure, and long sleeve...
Fendi Embellished Baguette
By Fendi
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Fendi Baguette in black velvet with crystal embellished logo, silver hardware. Condition: Really good. Packing/accessories: Dustbag. Measurements: 26cm x 14cm x 5cm
1998 COMME DES GARCONS 'FUSION' layered RUNWAY skirt
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Comme des Garçons wrap skirt from Rei Kawakubo’s Fall/Winter 1998 “Fusion” runway collection. Constructed in layered black, grey, and off-white wool, the skirt is cut with an i...
1980's ISSEY MIYAKE white linen duster jacket and matching skirt
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare white linen two-piece by Issey Miyake dating to the early 1980's. The coat is long and straight with a loose fit and a simple notched collar. It fastens with cloth frog cl...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Comme des Garcons NWT 2014 Runway Oversized Aerodynamic Link Dress
By Comme des Garçons, Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo's collection for Comme des Garcons S/S 2014 denotes a collection creatively unfettered by rules and formulas normally used in the fashion industry. In this collection t...
From the prismatic Pleats Please collection to the modular, three-dimensional garments crafted from recycled plastic bottles in his Reality Lab, the captivating fashions by Japanese designer Issey Miyake are all about movement.
Born in Hiroshima, Miyake studied graphic design at Tama Art University in Tokyo before relocating to Paris in 1965, where he studied couture and cut his teeth working for Guy Laroche and Hubert de Givenchy. In 1969, he moved to New York, where he worked for Geoffrey Beene. He returned to Tokyo in 1970 to found his first solo venture, the Miyake Design Studio. It wasn’t until the 1990s, though, that the designer had his breakthrough moment with experimentations in pleating. Some of his earliest explorations were for choreographer William Forsythe’s Frankfurt Ballet Company, with the 1991 performance of The Loss of Small Detail featuring costumes Miyake designed with pleats that complemented and transformed the movement of the dancers.
Though long a staple in couture — from delicate women’s skirts to men’s suit pants — pleats took on new life in Miyake’s hands. By using a heat press to cure his fabrics after his garments are stitched, Miyake was able to maintain the accordion structure of the pleat, turning a series of folds into sculptural, often futuristic forms unbound by the shape of the human body. In 1993, Miyake debuted “garment pleating” in his Pleats Please line, in which the clothes are constructed at a size that is larger than what is intended for the finished product. The pleats are then created — a process that involves folding and ironing and is separate from the joining of seams — and individual pieces are subsequently hand-fed into a heat press. The pleats are permanent and the garments can be worn and washed without losing their shape.
Miyake’s pleats run the gamut in scale, which enabled him to evoke dramatic, sharp silhouettes and flowy movements in equal measure. In essence, he created an entirely new material whose iterations are infinite — a feat of technology as much as fashion.
Other innovations include Miyake’s 1997 Just Before collection, which introduced a series of tube-knit dresses that could be cut as desired, reducing both work and resources. His Reality Lab now investigates new materials, such as a fully recycled polyester. Miyake’s prowess, in fact, captured another iconic figure in the tech world: Steve Jobs, for whom the designer made hundreds of identical black turtlenecks, the late Apple founder’s sartorial signature.
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