Issey Miyake knitted fringed pants, c. 1980s
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Early and rare Issey Miyake rib knit cropped pants from the 1980s.
Issey Miyake knitted fringed pants, c. 1980s
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Early and rare Issey Miyake rib knit cropped pants from the 1980s.
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.
Issey Miyake Brown & Black Stripe Toga Knit Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage 1970's Issey Miyake dark and medium brown knit toga dress with an attached over-piece, long sleeves, and 3/4 length body.
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.
Issey Miyake Beige Woven "Loop Weave" Knit Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Issey Miyake beige detailed woven "Loop Weave" knitted button jacket features hand-weave detailing along the back, sleeves, cuffs, shoulder and collar.
1974 ISSEY MIYAKE documented space dyed knit RUNWAY dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A very rare and documented Issey Miyake dress from 1974, as seen on the runway.
Issey Miyake A-POC Grey Knit T-Shirt Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Issey Miyake A-POC Grey Knit T-Shirt Dress embodies a perfect blend of comfort and avant-garde design.
ISSEY MIYAKE Size M Black Knitted Raw Edged Shift Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE dress comes in a black knitted material featuring a shift style, raw edges, slit pockets, and a loose neckline.
Navy blue sweater and trouser knit jacquard ensemble ISSEY MIYAKE New
By Issey Miyake
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue sweater and trouser knit jacquard ensemble. Knit composition: 55% cotton, 45% nylon. SIZE 2 (Jp) TOP SIZE: L PANT SIZE: M NEW WITH TAG
Issey Miyake Oversized Brown Woven Vest
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Issey Miyake Size: One Size Knit Excellent Vintage Condition Authenticity Guaranteed
Issey Miyake Black & Grey Stripe Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Issey Miyake Size M Knit Excellent Vintage Condition Authenticity Guaranteed
ISSEY MIYAKE A-Poc c.2001 DAI FUJIWARA Black Knit Monkey Top RARE
By Issey Miyake
Located in Thiensville, WI
Issey Miyake black knit monkey top from the 2001 A-POC or "A Piece of Cloth" collection designed by Issey Miyake & Dai Fujiwara.
1970S ISSEY MIYAKE Black & Blue Knit Jersey Cardigan Belted Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
1970S ISSEY MIYAKE Black & Blue Knit Jersey Cardigan Belted Dress
Issey Miyake Colour Block Nylon Knit Jacket in Acid Green Brown & Purple Small
By Issey Miyake
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Issey Miyake colour block nylon knit jacket in acid green, brown & purple.
$427Sale Price|25% Off
ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE grey black cable knit print pleated midi skirt JP2 M
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE grey black cable knit print pleated midi skirt JP2 M Reference: TGAS/C01967 Brand: Issey Miyake Model: Pleats Please Material: Polyester Color: Grey, Black...
$510Sale Price|25% Off
ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE brown tromp loeil cable knit zip up jacket JP4 XL
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE brown tromp loeil cable knit zip up jacket JP4 XL Reference: TGAS/D00216 Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Brown Pattern: Photographic Print C...
1990S ISSEY MIYAKE White Cotton Engineered Mesh Circular Knit Dress With Pocke
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
1990S ISSEY MIYAKE White Cotton Engineered Mesh Circular Knit Dress With Pockets
ISSEY MIYAKE Black Long Sleeve Rib Knit Detail Full Length Coat Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Thiensville, WI
Issey Miyake black cotton rib knit detail long sleeve full length coat dress.
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Issey Miyake Knit Sweater Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Longsleeve knit sweaterdress. Wool. Made in Japan. *Condition: great vintage condition, one snag ( as pictured). Measurements Taken Laying Flat (inches)— Shoulder to Shoulder: 21 ...
Issey Miyake Vintage Black Knit Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Issey Miyake 1980's black knit dress-75% Linen/25% Nylon with a 13'' shoulder strap.
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Issey Miyake Striped Knit Cardigan Set
By Issey Miyake
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Elegance meets comfort with this Issey Miyake striped knit cardigan set. This Issey Miyake set features a black with white strip cotton-blended knit fabric, a ruffled trim, a cutout...
Issey Miyake Black Tiered Knit Cropped Cardigan
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shawl collar with beautiful movement and design characteristic of the divine Issey Miyake circa 1990s. Fitted cuff holds sleeve in place - ingenious!
Issey Miyake orange acetate knit batwing robe, ca. 1976
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, London
Issey Miyake; Orange acetate knit batwing robe with black rib-knit cuffs and shawl collar Fall-Winter 1976
Issey Miyake Tan Straw Knit Beige Cardigan early 90s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Berlin, DE
Issey Miyake men rayon straw cardigan from early 90s collection.
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...
70's ISSEY MIYAKE Roll neck 3D knit sweater
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Brick red wool roll neck sweater from Issey Miyake Vintage featuring long sleeves, a ribbed hem and cuffs and a zig-zag fabric cut. Circa 1970
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.
Issey Miyake taupe rib knit wool fringed shorts, ca. 1988
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, London
Issey Miyake; Taupe rib knit wool shorts with elastic waistband and fringed side vents Fall-Winter 1988
Issey Miyake Navy Blue Chevron Jelly Knit Sheer Top S
By Issey Miyake
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Careful tailoring quality materials and elegant cuts make this Issey Miyake top a piece to cherish It comes in a sheer loose fit design to be easy to style.
Issey Miyake grey wool 'Animal Knit' sweater and scarf, fw 1983
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, London
Issey Miyake; Grey 'Animal Knit' sweater and scarf; composed of various types of treated wool in hand-woven strips resembling prints and textures of animal coats.
Issey Miyake blue hemp and nylon striped knitted maxi dress, ca. 1984
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, London
Issey Miyake; Olive and blue striped hemp and nylon knitted maxi dress with ruffle trim on skirt seams and boat neckline Spring-Summer 1984
1980s Issey Miyake Yellow and Black Diamond and Stripe Cotton Knit Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Houston, TX
Fun and unexpected design that is just quintessential 1980s Issey Miyake! The top is tunic length, with a loose, oversized silhouette, long batwing cut sleeves, and a wide V - neckli...
Unavailable
Size: See Description
Issey Miyake Vintage Stretch Knit Brown Abstract Large Dot Mini Dress or Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Portland, OR
This really fun, 1980's vintage Issey Miyake piece can be worn as a bodycon mini dress or as a longer top! The fabric is 90% acrylic and 10% wool and the mushroom brown background i...
Issey Miyake Runway Nylon Cotton Open Knit Overlay Puffer Scarf, Fall 2012
By Yoshiyuki Miyamae, Issey Miyake
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Issey Miyake, Autumn-Winter 2012 runway (Look 26) open knit oversize scarf with down underlay panels throughout and fringe trim.
Plantation Brown Knit Oversized Coat
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Issey Miyake 1980's Plantation coat features an oversized fit, 20'' sleeves and a rich brown palette. For International orders, please contact us for a shipping quote.
Issey Miyake Knit Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Issey Miyake, textured, geometric pattern, cowl neck, knit, shift dress c. 1980's.
1970's ISSEY MIYAKE knit mini dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid red and heathered brown knit sweater dress with large cowl neckline and dolman cut sleeves from Issey Miyake dating to the late 1970's.
Miyake Red & Blue Stripe Knit Ensemble
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Issey Miyake knit wool ensemble featuring a blue and white stripe knit drawstring hoodie and comes with two pairs of red and blue knit leggings.
Issey Miyake Wool Knit Ensemble
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
This is a matching knitwear set from famed Japanese designer Issey Miyake. In shades of burnt orange and grey, it is perfect for fall. Everyone knows that autumn is the best season f...
Early Issey Miyake Pleat Knit Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Early Issey Miyake Pleat Knit Jacket
Issey Miyake Linen Knit Hooded cardigan
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Issey Miyake linen knit, beige, hooded cardigan.
early ISSEY MIYAKE asymmetrical knit dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautifully draped asymmetrical dress from Issey Miyake, very early in his career. Very architectural yet soft and feminine.
Issey Miyake Black Cotton Knit Transformative Pullover
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Issey Miyake sweater comes in cotton knit with a round neckline, lone sleeves, and hole cutout making it transformative with different ways of wear.
Issey Miyake
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Issey Miyake wool knit "cacoon" sleeve, striped sweater coat in various shades of gray.
very early ISSEY MIYAKE black knit dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very uniquely cut dress from one of Issey Miyake's early collections. Seems are cut more narrow toward the front. Rounded dolman style sleeve openings. Turn over collar. Ribbing at h...
Issey Miyake daytime knitted fall ensemble, circa 1976
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
An Issey Miyake daytime knitted ensemble, autumn-winter 1976.
Issey Miyake ribbed knit sweater dress, circa 1980s
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Early Issey Miyake black ribbed knit sweater dress, circa 1980s.
Issey Miyake Beige & Cream 1970s Knit Sleeveless Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Vintage beige and cream knit sleeveless top by Issey Miyake. Circa 1970s.
90s Issey Miyake Black " spider web" knit skirt
By Issey Miyake
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Issey Miyake black spider web knit skirt with elastic waist.
Issey Miyake orange acetate knit batwing robe, fw 1976
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Issey Miyake; Orange acetate knit batwing robe with black rib-knit cuffs and shawl collar Fall-Winter 1976
Rare Issey Miyake black and blue strapless knit dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Issey Miyake black and blue knit strapless dress.
early 1980's ISSEY MIYAKE oatmeal hand knit sweater
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Heavy weight oatmeal colored hand knit cardigan from Issey Miyake dating to the early 1980's.
ISSEY MIYAKE Size M Orange Rust Knit Reversible Cardigan
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE cardigan comes in a orange rust knitted material featuring a reversible style, patch pockets, spread collar, and a buttoned closure.
Issey Miyake burnt orange knitted asymmetric dress, c. 1980s
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
This dress captures the true essence of Issey Miyake's aesthetic during the 70s and 80s. The dress is cut asymmetrically and hangs off the body to one side which creates drapes to th...
2000S ISSEY MIYAKE Olive Green Rayon Knit Asymmetrically Draped Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
2000S ISSEY MIYAKE Olive Green Rayon Knit Asymmetrically Draped Dress
1970S ISSEY MIYAKE Dark Grey Linen Knit "Computer Face" Camisole
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
1970S ISSEY MIYAKE Dark Grey Linen Knit "Computer Face" Camisole
ISSEY MIYAKE SWEATER COAT
By Issey Miyake
Located in Alford, MA
Issey Miyake wool knit sweater coat with elonated body and sleeves of contrast knits, small squares and herringbone, and contrasting colors and stitches.
ISSEY MIYAKE Size M Red Orange Knit Crew-Neck Pullover
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE pullover comes in a red & orange knitted material featuring a crew-neck.
vintage ISSEY MIYAKE 1980 striped oversized knitted fringe oversized sweater S
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage ISSEY MIYAKE 1980 striped oversized knitted fringe oversized sweater S Reference: ANSN/A00043 Brand: Issey Miyake Collection: 1980 Material: Cotton Color: Grey Pattern:...
ISSEY MIYAKE Size XL Grey Black Knitted Wool Blend Collarless Coat
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE MEN coat comes in a grey & black knitted wool blend featuring a collarless style, front pocket, and a buttoned closure.
ISSEY MIYAKE Size 40 Black & Taupe Abstract Knit Crew-Neck Pullover
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE pullover comes in a black & taupe abstract knitted material featuring a crew-neck.
ISSEY MIYAKE Size L Taupe Wool Detachable Knit Shawl Collar Coat
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE MEN coat comes in a heathered taupe wool with a hidden button closure slit pockets, and detachable beige knit shawl collar.
1970's ISSEY MIYAKE heathered brown & cobalt blue striped knit leggings
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare heathered brown and cobalt blue striped knit leggings from Issey Miyake dating to the late 1970's.
Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE M Red Textured Cable Knit Wool Batwing Cardigan
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare vintage ISSEY MIYAKE cardigan comes in a thick directional ribbed red wool with cable knit details and features thick ribbed bands, tortoise buttons and drop shoulder batwi...
1990S ISSEY MIYAKE Metallic Gunmetal Grey Knit Mini Dress Swim Cover-Up
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
1990S ISSEY MIYAKE Metallic Gunmetal Grey Knit Mini Dress Swim Cover-Up
new ISSEY MIYAKE gold foil laminated knitted fuzzy rayon cropped jacket M
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ISSEY MIYAKE gold foil laminated knitted fuzzy rayon cropped jacket M Reference: CRTI/A00529 Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Rayon Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Extra Detail: Fu...
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE brown Tromp Loeil cable knit print plisse top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE brown Tromp Loeil cable knit print plisse top Reference: TGAS/D00330 Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Feels like polyester Color: Brown Pattern: Photographic ...
Issey Miyake Minimalist Knit Teal Blue and Black Colorblock Tank dress, 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
Issey Miyake 1990s teal blue and black rib knit sweater tank dress with scoop neck. 100% acrylic.
ISSEY MIYAKE Size M Green Brown & Purple Color Block Knit Skirt Set
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE sweater set ensemble comes in bright green, brown, and purple color block stripe stretch knit and includes a crewneck pullover and matching mini skirt.
Issey Miyake Red Sweater Dress, 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Issey Miyake red knit sweater dress. Wool and Silk.
1990S ISSEY MIYAKE Blue & Black Polyester Pleated Woven Knit Skirt Suit With Bu
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
1990S ISSEY MIYAKE Blue & Black Polyester Pleated Woven Knit Skirt Suit With Buttons
ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE tromp loil cable knit print plisse top skirt set
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE tromp loil cable knit illusion print plisse top skirt set Reference: TGAS/D00057 Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Grey Pattern: Photographic ...
ISSEY MIYAKE 2022 Runway ribbed knit asymmetric 3D circle midriff cutout top JP2
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISSEY MIYAKE 2022 Runway cream ribbed knit asymmetric 3D circle midriff cutout top JP2 M Reference: TGAS/D00123 Brand: Issey Miyake Collection: Spring 2022 Material: Polyester Color:...
Mid 2000's Issey Miyake Fête Black Knit Wrap Cardigan
By Issey Miyake Fete
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Avant-garde black knit cardigan from Issey Miyake FÊTE, a diffusion line produced between 2004 and 2011.
vintage ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's ethnic blue grey geometric wool knit midi skirt M
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's ethnic blue grey geometric wool knit midi skirt M Brand: Issey Miyake Designer: Issey Miyake Collection: 1980's Model Name / Style: Wool skirt Material: W...
Sexy 1990s Vintage Emilio Pucci Bright Orange Silk Jersey Side Print Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Emilio Pucci silk jersey dress in a vibrant bright orange hue! Wonderful signature print on the side, and around front collar. Extremely slimming. Looks great alone, or wi...
$1,910
Size: Italian 46 jacket & skirt
Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 1997 "It's A Jungle Out There" pinstripe suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Important collectible Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 1997 'It's a Jungle Out There' collection pinstripe jacket and skirt suit. Runway look, the jacket has shoulder pads. The condit...
The NWT Alexander McQueen 2007 Velvet Beaded Flame Gown Entrance Maker!
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly coveted and now part of permanent museum collections is Alexander McQueen's 2007 sumptuous velvet flame gown. This is the final one in my inventory offered brand new and unwo...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
Hermès Garden Party Negonda Small New
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès small 30cm garden party bag in rouge h negonda leather and palladium hardware. Handle drop, 4.5"L. First letter U. Comes with booklet, original dustcover and box.
2006 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black wool jacket with bronze anchor toggle buttons
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black structured jacket with amazing bronze 'anchor' chain toggle buttons designed by Jean Paul Gaultier dating to fall of 2006. Similar pieces seen on the runway. Jacket has an amaz...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
$1,151
Size: UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1960s Cream Silk Silver Beaded Dress & Coat Set 1960 Ensemble UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly majestic 1960's cream shantung silk dress and matching coat set, embellished with trailing silver lined glass beads, silver claw set rhinestones and faceted clear glass d...
Nicolas Ghesquiere for BALENCIAGA fall 2003 cropped shearling aviator jacket
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
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...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
2000 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER CLASSIQUE khaki parachute RUNWAY dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2000 runway dress has a utilitarian, almost parachute-like feel. It’s made in an olive drab fabric. The neckline is gathered and held up by halter-sty...
1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This full-length evening dress was designed by Stella McCartney for Chloé and appeared on the runway in black as part of the brand’s Spring 1999 collection (look 56/77). McCartney se...
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
$1,250
Size: FR 40 (fits many sizes)
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche Striped Moroccan sateen cotton shirt dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and collectible 1976 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Moroccan-inspired shirt dress in striped cotton sateen. Done in a warm bronze-brown tone with vertical purple, blue, and...
1930s Creme and Green Floral Print Silk Chiffon Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 30s creme, green, orange floral print silk day dress. Fit size 2/4
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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