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 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 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.
Vintage Issey Miyake Black Pleated Museum Collection Dress 1985
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Issey Miyake black pleated dress from 1985 collection.
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.
$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...
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
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...
1970's LEONARD of Paris floral printed silk jersey dress
By Leonard, Leonard Fashion
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, Issey Miyake Plantation
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...
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...
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...
$1,632Sale Price|20% Off
ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage grey wool fringe oversized wrap Cocoon coat M rare
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage grey wool fringe oversized wrap Cocoon coat M rare Reference: CRTI/A00465 Brand: Issey Miyake Collection: 1980s Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid...
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...
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...
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
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Two Toned Orange Layered Asymmetric Ruffled Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Two Toned Orange Layered Asymmetric Ruffled Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1995 Style: Skirt Color(s): Shades of orange ...
Junya Watanabe Floral Embroidered Dress 2011
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons lace tunic top featuring pink and orange floral embroidery, handkerchief hem, square neckline,...
$4,396Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42IT
NWT F/W 2005 Alexander McQueen Corseted Black Satin Halter Tie Runway Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2005 collection, a version of this black silk satin gown debuted on the season's runway as look 38, modeled by Mariacarla Boscono. This sleek ...
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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