1985 ISSEY MIYAKE charcoal draped RUNWAY sweater
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare 1985 Issey Miyake charcoal sweater. This sculptural design is cropped in the front with a
1985 ISSEY MIYAKE charcoal draped RUNWAY sweater
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare 1985 Issey Miyake charcoal sweater. This sculptural design is cropped in the front with a
Issey Miyake blue rayon harem pant suit, c. 1985
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
waistband. Issey Miyake PERMANENTE was launched in 1985, based upon original shapes and fabrics used in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1985 Issey Miyake Jumpsuit - Vintage
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
1985 Issey Miyake jumpsuit. Full button upper. Mutable collar. Belted detail. Straight fit. Iconic
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. The sweater can be styled in
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
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'. Colors are grey
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. The light weight batik organza
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. Collar can be worn down as shown or
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
closure designed by Issey Miyake dating to fall of 1985 exactly as seen on the runway. Japanese size 'S
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
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. Its simple design of a
Issey Miyake "Seashell" Multi Colour Historical Jacket Knit Coat 1985
By Issey Miyake
Located in Berlin, DE
Issey Miyake Seashell jacket from collection 1985. Text from The MET collection : Consistently
Victorian Cream Cotton & Lace High Swan Neck Blouse With Trim Sleeves Hand-Made
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cream Cotton & Lace High Swan Neck Blouse With Trim Sleeves Hand-Made Buttons
F/W 2002 Ralph Lauren Runway Plunging V Neckline Black Velvet Sleeveless Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant yet sexy Ralph Lauren Purple Label gown debuted on the season's runway as part of look 29, modeled by Betina Holte. This effortlessly chic soft velvet dress features a d...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustline, a...
1980s Galanos Silk Dress in a Hounds Tooth Plaid W/ Matching Wool Jacket & Scarf
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1980s Galanos wool houndstooth jacket and Galanos silk mini dress in a novelty hound's tooth window pane plaid pattern (black, tan and oxblood palette). Includes matching si...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
$5,815
Size: approx. IT44 - FR40 - UK12 - US8
Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005
By Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
This Versace dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is crafted from silk chiffon, featuring a lightweight, airy construction with a slip dress silhouette. The intricate multico...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
$199Sale Price|30% Off
Sass & Bide Silk Crepe 3 Way Maxi Harness Bustier Dress AU 8 US 2
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Dress made famous by Paris Hilton in the 2000s Crepe Embellished Contrasting trims Silk The hem can be adjusted, can be worn as maxi dress, or button up as short dress.
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...
Nicolas Ghesquiere for BALENCIAGA fall 2003 cropped shearling aviator jacket
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare aviator shearling jacket designed by Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga dating to Fall 2003. Slightly cropped version seen on the runway. French size 36. Approximate me...
1940's JACQUES FATH navy blue satin coat dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare navy satin coat dress designed by Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert dating to the 1940's. Best fits a size 4. Approximate measurements: shoulders 15", bust 34.5", waist 26", ...
2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Runway Collection $20,000 Original Retail Made in Italy An extraordinary couture creation from the 2009 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection, this gold gown is a masterclass in even...
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Bronze Metallic Jumpsuit & Cropped Jacket Ensemble
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier bronze metallic & black knit sleeveless jumpsuit with matching crop top / jacket featuring three-quarter length sleeves. The jumpsuit has a invisible z...
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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