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Issey Miyake Leather

Issey Miyake Bold Red with Leather Accent Sweater Jacket
Issey Miyake Bold Red with Leather Accent Sweater Jacket

Issey Miyake Bold Red with Leather Accent Sweater Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Issey Miyake bold red sweater jacket is accented with brown calfskin leather trim along the closing

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cardigans

ISSEY MIYAKE WHITE LABEL grey cowhide suede leather overshirt jacket JP1 S
ISSEY MIYAKE WHITE LABEL grey cowhide suede leather overshirt jacket JP1 S

ISSEY MIYAKE WHITE LABEL grey cowhide suede leather overshirt jacket JP1 S

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ISSEY MIYAKE WHITE LABEL grey cowhide suede leather overshirt jacket JP1 S Reference: TGAS/D00067

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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Coats

Y'Saccs Pleated Black Leather Bag
Y'Saccs Pleated Black Leather Bag

Y'Saccs Pleated Black Leather Bag

By Issey Miyake

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful black leather bag with characteristic pleating created by IY'Saccs (1938 - 2022) in the

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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Issey Miyake Leather Waistcoat
Issey Miyake Leather Waistcoat

Issey Miyake Leather Waistcoat

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Issey Miyake Leather Waistcoat

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

Issey Miyake Leather Waistcoat made in Japan. Issey Miyake's first collection was launched in New

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1990s Japanese Vests

Issey Miyake Leather Belt Dress
Issey Miyake Leather Belt Dress

Issey Miyake Leather Belt Dress

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

Issey Miyake Leather Belt Dress made in Japan. Issey Miyake's first collection was launched in New

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1990s Japanese Evening Dresses

Issey Miyake Corset Leather Tie Jacket
Issey Miyake Corset Leather Tie Jacket

Issey Miyake Corset Leather Tie Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

Issey Miyake Corset Leather Tie Jacket made in Japan from cotton and leather. Issey Miyake

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1990s Japanese Jackets

Issey Miyake Black Leather Converse Style Sneakers
Issey Miyake Black Leather Converse Style Sneakers

Issey Miyake Black Leather Converse Style Sneakers

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Too cool Issey Miyake sneakers in classic low top Converse style. Black leather with fleece lining

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Shoes

Issey Miyake Oversized Black Turtleneck Sweater with Leather Stitching.
Issey Miyake Oversized Black Turtleneck Sweater with Leather Stitching.

Issey Miyake Oversized Black Turtleneck Sweater with Leather Stitching.

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cozy and chic long oversized sweater by Issey Miyake. Black wool rayon blend in thick chunky weave

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pullovers

Issey Miyake Bomber Jacket with PVC Trim
Issey Miyake Bomber Jacket with PVC Trim

Issey Miyake Bomber Jacket with PVC Trim

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

Issey Miyake Bomber Jacket with Leather Trim made in Japan from cotton and PVC. Issey Miyake

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1990s Japanese Bomber Jackets

Issey Miyake Fringed Leather Jacket
Issey Miyake Fringed Leather Jacket

Issey Miyake Fringed Leather Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Issey Miyake Fringed Leather Jacket made from butter soft leather which has been entirely

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1980s Japanese Jackets

Issey Miyake Black Leather Shoes Size 6.5
Issey Miyake Black Leather Shoes Size 6.5

Issey Miyake Black Leather Shoes Size 6.5

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a pair of beautifully detailed leather shoes by Issey Miyake and Stephane Kelian. They are

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Late 20th Century Shoes

Issey Miyake Drawstring Bag, 1980s
Issey Miyake Drawstring Bag, 1980s

Issey Miyake Drawstring Bag, 1980s

By Issey Miyake

Located in Austin, TX

1980s Black leather vintage Issey Miyake backpack with silver-tone hardware. Two straps. Two front

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1980s Japanese Shoulder Bags

ISSEY MIYAKE White Black Triangle PVC Tote Handbag & Leather Goods
ISSEY MIYAKE White Black Triangle PVC Tote Handbag & Leather Goods

ISSEY MIYAKE White Black Triangle PVC Tote Handbag & Leather Goods

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Francisco, CA

ISSEY MIYAKE BAO BAO bag comes in a white & black leather featuring signature triangular appliqués

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

1980s Issey Miyake Black Textured Leather Midi Wrap Over Skirt
1980s Issey Miyake Black Textured Leather Midi Wrap Over Skirt

1980s Issey Miyake Black Textured Leather Midi Wrap Over Skirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

This skirt is a really cool statement piece by Japanese designer, Issey Miyake. It's made of a

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1980s Unknown Pencil Skirts

Miyake Black Leather Belted Skirt
Miyake Black Leather Belted Skirt

Miyake Black Leather Belted Skirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Issey Miyake black leather gathered skirt featuring a built in belt at the waist. Please

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Late 20th Century Japanese Skirts

SSEY MIYAKE Size 42 Black Leather Notch Lapel Sport Coat
SSEY MIYAKE Size 42 Black Leather Notch Lapel Sport Coat

SSEY MIYAKE Size 42 Black Leather Notch Lapel Sport Coat

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Francisco, CA

ISSEY MIYAKE sport coat comes in a black leather with a full liner featuring a notch lapel, slit

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21st Century and Contemporary Sport Jackets

1983 ISSEY MIYAKE leather poncho runway coat
1983 ISSEY MIYAKE leather poncho runway coat

1983 ISSEY MIYAKE leather poncho runway coat

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, tan, textured leather poncho coat designed by Issey Miyake exactly as seen on the fall

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1980s Hong Kong Ponchos

Issey Miyake "Basket" Handbag
Issey Miyake "Basket" Handbag

Issey Miyake "Basket" Handbag

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Formerly on display in Canada's Art Museum, this feather-lightweight Issey Miyake basket is

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1990s Japanese Top Handle Bags

ISSEY MIYAKE Metallic Gray Leather Zig-Zag Belt
ISSEY MIYAKE Metallic Gray Leather Zig-Zag Belt

ISSEY MIYAKE Metallic Gray Leather Zig-Zag Belt

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unique ISSEY MIYAKE belt comes in a smoke silver grey leather in a zig zag cut with a silver tone

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Late 20th Century Belts

Rare 1992 Issey Miyake Hand painted Leather Jacket
Rare 1992 Issey Miyake Hand painted Leather Jacket

Rare 1992 Issey Miyake Hand painted Leather Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Highly collectable early 90's Issey Miake Leather jacket hand painted with a city motif in

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1990s Japanese Jackets

very early ISSEY MIYAKE black leather and shearling coat
very early ISSEY MIYAKE black leather and shearling coat

very early ISSEY MIYAKE black leather and shearling coat

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare, oversized, jet-black leather coat lined in shearling from Issey Miyake dating to the mid 1980

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Late 20th Century Japanese Coats

1985 ISSEY MIYAKE dark brown textured leather RUNWAY jacket
1985 ISSEY MIYAKE dark brown textured leather RUNWAY jacket

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

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1980s Hong Kong Jackets

Issey Miyake Bao Bao - Shoulder Bag - Grey Leather - Prism Detailing
Issey Miyake Bao Bao - Shoulder Bag - Grey Leather - Prism Detailing

Issey Miyake Bao Bao - Shoulder Bag - Grey Leather - Prism Detailing

By Issey Miyake

Located in KENT, GB

Product Details: Issey Miyake Bao Bao - Shoulder Bag - Grey Leather Prism Detailing - Adjustable

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2010s Japanese Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Issey Miyake Bold Abstract Deconstructed Wrap Skirt with Leather Ties
Issey Miyake Bold Abstract Deconstructed Wrap Skirt with Leather Ties

Issey Miyake Bold Abstract Deconstructed Wrap Skirt with Leather Ties

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Issey Miyake Bold abstract print in red, white, blue and black deconstructed skirt has two woven

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1990s Japanese Pencil Skirts

1980's ISSEY MIYAKE unworn red leather mini skirt with oversized studs
1980's ISSEY MIYAKE unworn red leather mini skirt with oversized studs

1980's ISSEY MIYAKE unworn red leather mini skirt with oversized studs

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Vivid red leather mini skirt with oversized gunmetal studs from Issey Miyake dating to the 1980's

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Late 20th Century Japanese Skirts

2000s Issey Miyake Leather Shoulder Bag
2000s Issey Miyake Leather Shoulder Bag

2000s Issey Miyake Leather Shoulder Bag

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H 3.55 in W 7.49 in D 0.79 in

2000s Issey Miyake Leather Shoulder Bag

By Issey Miyake

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Issey Miyake handbag in white perforated leather with removable short handle. Multiple internal

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Issey Miyake Leather Jacket w/Stud Detail
Issey Miyake Leather Jacket w/Stud Detail

Issey Miyake Leather Jacket w/Stud Detail

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Deep, chocolate brown belted leather jacket from Issey Miyake has shawl collar and draped peplum

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Late 20th Century Jackets

Issey Miyake Leather Pants circa 1980s/1990s
Issey Miyake Leather Pants circa 1980s/1990s

Issey Miyake Leather Pants circa 1980s/1990s

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Men's pants by Issey Miyake (for Bergdorf Goodman) circa 1980s Relaxed fit Black cowhide Rayon

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1990s Wide Leg Pants

1990s Issey Miyake Skinny Belt
1990s Issey Miyake Skinny Belt

1990s Issey Miyake Skinny Belt

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H 1.19 in W 0.6 in L 39.38 in

1990s Issey Miyake Skinny Belt

By Issey Miyake

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Issey Miyake leather belt with fluorescent yellow and gray side bands. Buckle in silver metal

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1990s Belts

Issey Miyake 'Backpack'
Issey Miyake 'Backpack'

Issey Miyake 'Backpack'

By Issey Miyake

Located in Cologne, DE

Issey Miyake 'Backpack' Execution: Miyake design, Japan

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Trunks and Luggage

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Textile, Leather

Issey Miyake Black Leather Patchwork Jacket
Issey Miyake Black Leather Patchwork Jacket

Issey Miyake Black Leather Patchwork Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

Issey Miyake black leather jacket with patchwork jacket. Features single button closure and an open

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cropped Jackets

Issey Miyake AW1991 Leather Cargo Jacket
Issey Miyake AW1991 Leather Cargo Jacket

Issey Miyake AW1991 Leather Cargo Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Issey Miyake exists as a designer in the most literal interpretation of the word. His clothes do

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1990s Coats and Outerwear

Issey Miyake AW1996 Leather Biker Pants
Issey Miyake AW1996 Leather Biker Pants

Issey Miyake AW1996 Leather Biker Pants

By Issey Miyake

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Issey Miyake exists as a designer in the most literal interpretation of the word. His clothes do

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1990s Pants

Issey Miyake Pleats Please Black Cow Leather Insert Crossbody Pleated Bag
Issey Miyake Pleats Please Black Cow Leather Insert Crossbody Pleated Bag

Issey Miyake Pleats Please Black Cow Leather Insert Crossbody Pleated Bag

By Issey Miyake

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Vintage Issey Miyake Pleats Please shoulder bag. Black, 100% polyester, some parts of cow leather

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1990s Japanese Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Issey Miyake Black Leather Jacket
Issey Miyake Black Leather Jacket

Issey Miyake Black Leather Jacket

Located in San Francisco, CA

All of Miyake's unique lines in warm leather and shearling for the colder seasons. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Jackets

Issey Miyake Leather Mesh Zip Skirt
Issey Miyake Leather Mesh Zip Skirt

Issey Miyake Leather Mesh Zip Skirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

Issey Miyake Leather Mesh Zip Skirt made in Japan. Issey Miyake's first collection was launched

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1990s Japanese Pencil Skirts

Issey Miyake AW1993 Colorblocked Leather Biker Vest
Issey Miyake AW1993 Colorblocked Leather Biker Vest

Issey Miyake AW1993 Colorblocked Leather Biker Vest

By Issey Miyake

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

designed his iconic black turtlenecks for. This supple deerskin-leather vest comes from Issey Miyake

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1990s Vests

Issey Miyake Celestial Printed Leather Gloves With Navy Leather Trim
Issey Miyake Celestial Printed Leather Gloves With Navy Leather Trim

Issey Miyake Celestial Printed Leather Gloves With Navy Leather Trim

By Issey Miyake

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Issey Miyake celestial printed leather gloves with navy leather trim and navy woven lining. No

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Gloves

2000s Issey Miyake Black Belt
2000s Issey Miyake Black Belt

2000s Issey Miyake Black Belt

By Issey Miyake

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Issey Miyake rope belt with leather details and decorative tassels. Years: 2000s Length: 98 cm

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Early 2000s Belts

Issey Miyake Black Tassel Shoes With Box Avant Garde
Issey Miyake Black Tassel Shoes With Box Avant Garde

Issey Miyake Black Tassel Shoes With Box Avant Garde

By Issey Miyake

Located in Berlin, DE

One of a kind Issey Miyake black patent leather flats with amazing leather crafts fringe detail

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1990s Japanese Shoes

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Issey Miyake Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary piece of issey miyake leather you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Red, Beige and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of issey miyake leather from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Issey Miyake Leather?

On average, a piece of issey miyake leather on 1stDibs sells for $713, while they’re typically $164 on the low end and $4,937 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Issey Miyake for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Find a collection of vintage Issey Miyake day dresses, jackets, shirts and other clothing on 1stDibs.

Questions About Issey Miyake
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Issey Miyake Fete is a women’s fashion line by designer Issey Miyake that embraces bright colors and eye-catching silhouettes. It takes its inspiration from the French word fête, meaning party, festival or celebration. Shop a collection of Issey Miyake Fete pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The line Pleats Please by Issey Miyake is crafted from polyester material that allows it to stay crisply pleated over time. Browse a range of authentic Pleats Please by Issey Miyake pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wash Issey Miyake Pleats Please apparel, follow the care instructions printed on the wash tag. For most pieces, launder in warm water in a washing machine. Use a laundry bag to prevent snagging. Remove the garment from the wash and reshape the pleats by hand. Then, allow it to dry flat in a shady ventilated area. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Issey Miyake apparel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can buy the Bao Bao bag by Issey Miyake online from their official website. This eye-catching geometric-detailed bag can also be found online, sold by one of their retail partners. Find a range of Issey Miyake Bao Bao bags from top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In the U.S., you will generally need to buy Issey Miyake through an authorized third-party brick-and-mortar retailer or on a reputable online platform. The brand-owned stores are only in Japan, and the official website does not sell directly to customers. You'll find a selection of Issey Miyake on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Issey Miyake features an official website where you can place an online order. You may also find Issey Miyake products sold online by a variety of its retail partners. Browse a range of authentic Issey Miyake pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to tie an Issey Miyake caftan is largely a matter of personal preference. One of the selling points of the piece is that you can wear it a number of ways. Try styling it open as a cardigan or wrapping it around your body like a dress and tying it on the side or in the back. Shop a selection of Issey Miyake apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Issey Miyake, say "I-see mee-AH-kee." The vowel in the first syllable of the first word sounds like the "I" in the word "Interview." Issey Miyake is both the name of a fashion brand and the Japanese designer who founded it. On 1stDibs, find a range of Issey Miyake apparel.