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Issey Miyake Linen

Issey Miyake Linen Fold Front Jacket
Issey Miyake Linen Fold Front Jacket

Issey Miyake Linen Fold Front Jacket

By Issey Miyake Plantation, Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Issey Miyake Plantation Line Linen Fold Front Jacket from the 1980's. Interesting cut where the

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1980s Japanese Jackets

Issey Miyake Steel-Gray Striped Linen-Like Painter's Coat
Issey Miyake Steel-Gray Striped Linen-Like Painter's Coat

Issey Miyake Steel-Gray Striped Linen-Like Painter's Coat

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Issey Miyake wonderful sheer steel-gray linen-like painter's coat is actually a wool blend of 75

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1990s Japanese Coats

1970S ISSEY MIYAKE Ivory Linen Kaftan Shirt
1970S ISSEY MIYAKE Ivory Linen Kaftan Shirt

1970S ISSEY MIYAKE Ivory Linen Kaftan Shirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

1970S ISSEY MIYAKE Ivory Linen Kaftan Shirt

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1970s Kaftans

ISSEY MIYAKE brown linen blend high waist pants JP1 S
ISSEY MIYAKE brown linen blend high waist pants JP1 S

ISSEY MIYAKE brown linen blend high waist pants JP1 S

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ISSEY MIYAKE brown linen blend high waist pants JP1 S Reference: JACG/A00259 Brand: Issey Miyake

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2010s Japanese Pants

ISSEY MIYAKE Size L Grey Heather Polyester Linen Short Sleeve Shirt
ISSEY MIYAKE Size L Grey Heather Polyester Linen Short Sleeve Shirt

ISSEY MIYAKE Size L Grey Heather Polyester Linen Short Sleeve Shirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Francisco, CA

ISSEY MIYAKE MEN short sleeve shirt in a heather grey polyester linen woven fabric featuring a

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21st Century and Contemporary Nautical Shirts

1980's ISSEY MIYAKE white linen duster jacket and matching skirt
1980's ISSEY MIYAKE white linen duster jacket and matching skirt

1980's ISSEY MIYAKE white linen duster jacket and matching skirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

triangular inserts designed by Issey Miyake dating to the 1980's. Jacket has a a very unique cut at hem to

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1980s Hong Kong Dress and Coat Ensembles

Issey Miyake Plantation, Black Linen Cotton Long Tunic Dress
Issey Miyake Plantation, Black Linen Cotton Long Tunic Dress

Issey Miyake Plantation, Black Linen Cotton Long Tunic Dress

By Issey Miyake Plantation

Located in New York, NY

Issey Miyake Plantation, Black Linen Cotton Long Tunic Dress from the 1990's. Simple button

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1990s Japanese Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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1980's Issey Miyake Linen Ensemble with Straps
1980's Issey Miyake Linen Ensemble with Straps

1980's Issey Miyake Linen Ensemble with Straps

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage ensemble from Issey Miyake dates to the 1980's and is made of natural-colored linen

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1980s Japanese Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Issey Miyake Beige Linen Jacket with Cape
Issey Miyake Beige Linen Jacket with Cape

Issey Miyake Beige Linen Jacket with Cape

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Issey Miyake beige layered high and low cape top

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1980s Japanese Capes

Issey Miyake Black Linen Jacket with fagotted panels
Issey Miyake Black Linen Jacket with fagotted panels

Issey Miyake Black Linen Jacket with fagotted panels

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

Black linen jacket from Issey Miyake’s mainline collection. The jacket has a cropped, boxy shape

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1990s Japanese Jackets

Early Issey Miyake White Linen Kaftan Long Shirt Paris 70s
Early Issey Miyake White Linen Kaftan Long Shirt Paris 70s

Early Issey Miyake White Linen Kaftan Long Shirt Paris 70s

By Issey Miyake

Located in Berlin, DE

Issey Miyake kaftan / Dress Shirt from circa 1973. Rare find early Issey Miyake piece. Dolman

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1970s French Day Dresses

Early Issey Miyake Linen Top
Early Issey Miyake Linen Top

Early Issey Miyake Linen Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Early Issey Miyake Linen Top

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1980s Japanese Shirts

1980s Men's Issey Miyake Linen Shirt
1980s Men's Issey Miyake Linen Shirt

1980s Men's Issey Miyake Linen Shirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

1980s Men's Issey Miyake Linen Shirt

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1980s Japanese Shirts

Issey Miyake Linen Knit Hooded cardigan
Issey Miyake Linen Knit Hooded cardigan

Issey Miyake Linen Knit Hooded cardigan

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Issey Miyake linen knit, beige, hooded cardigan.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Sweaters

Issey Miyake Blue Linen Jacket
Issey Miyake Blue Linen Jacket

Issey Miyake Blue Linen Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in New Hope, PA

this blue linen and cotton blend jacket from Issey Miyake. It is lined in blue and marked a size Medium

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Late 20th Century Japanese Cropped Jackets

Issey Miyake Navy Linen Drawstring Pants
Issey Miyake Navy Linen Drawstring Pants

Issey Miyake Navy Linen Drawstring Pants

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Perfect to be stylish absolutely anywhere, these Issey Miyake Navy Drawstring Pants are made from

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1990s Pants

Issey Miyake cream rough linen jumpsuit
Issey Miyake cream rough linen jumpsuit

Issey Miyake cream rough linen jumpsuit

By Issey Miyake

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Issey Miyake Plantation line...Loosely woven rough cream linen jumpsuit...Banded neck with button

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Late 20th Century Japanese Jumpsuits

Issey Miyake Silk and Linen Pleated Scarf
Issey Miyake Silk and Linen Pleated Scarf

Issey Miyake Silk and Linen Pleated Scarf

By Issey Miyake

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous two tone blue and teal Issey Miyake large fringed and pleated wrap.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scarves

Issey Miyake Black Woven Linen Band Collar Double Breasted Jacket
Issey Miyake Black Woven Linen Band Collar Double Breasted Jacket

Issey Miyake Black Woven Linen Band Collar Double Breasted Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE jacket comes in woven linen mesh material with a band collar, double breasted

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Jackets

PLANTATION by ISSEY MIYAKE Size S Grey Cotton / Linen Shirt Jacket
PLANTATION by ISSEY MIYAKE Size S Grey Cotton / Linen Shirt Jacket

PLANTATION by ISSEY MIYAKE Size S Grey Cotton / Linen Shirt Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Francisco, CA

PLANTATION by ISSEY MIYAKE oversized shirt jacket comes in all over printed cotton linen blend with

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Jackets

ISSEY MIYAKE L Navy Black Linen Notch Lapel Pleated Jumpsuit Overalls
ISSEY MIYAKE L Navy Black Linen Notch Lapel Pleated Jumpsuit Overalls

ISSEY MIYAKE L Navy Black Linen Notch Lapel Pleated Jumpsuit Overalls

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Francisco, CA

This rare vintage ISSEY MIYAKE jump suit comes in a deep navy blue black linen and features double

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Late 20th Century Japanese Jumpsuits

1980's Plantation by Issey Miyake Black Linen Tunic Dress
1980's Plantation by Issey Miyake Black Linen Tunic Dress

1980's Plantation by Issey Miyake Black Linen Tunic Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Plantation by Issey Miyake black long sleeve tunic style shirt dress from the 1980's featuring a

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1980s Japanese Casual Dresses

Mens Issey Miyake Linen Shirt
Mens Issey Miyake Linen Shirt

Mens Issey Miyake Linen Shirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

With his late 1970s label this gorgeous linen shirt with shell buttons looks great on both a man

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1970s Japanese Shirts

Issey Miyake Linen Drape Lapel Jacket
Issey Miyake Linen Drape Lapel Jacket

Issey Miyake Linen Drape Lapel Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Early Issey Miyake ivory linen jacket cut in a full sized, boxy shape like an oversized T shirt

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1980s Japanese Cropped Jackets

Issey Miyake Linen Striped Draped Open Jacket
Issey Miyake Linen Striped Draped Open Jacket

Issey Miyake Linen Striped Draped Open Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in Oakland, CA

Early Miyake draped open jacket. Tagged men's size but unisex style. Gray linen with cream

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1980s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

Vintage Issey Miyake Khaki Linen Blazer Jacket
Vintage Issey Miyake Khaki Linen Blazer Jacket

Vintage Issey Miyake Khaki Linen Blazer Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in Oakland, CA

Vintage Issey Miyake menswear inspired blazer. Tan khaki color. Exaggerated shoulders with

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1990s Japanese Blazers

1990's Issey Miyake Blue Linen Maxi Skirt
1990's Issey Miyake Blue Linen Maxi Skirt

1990's Issey Miyake Blue Linen Maxi Skirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Unique Issey Miyake blue linen belted maxi skirt from the 1990s. Linen is slightly transparent, and

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1990s Japanese Skirts

1980's ISSEY MIYAKE draped striped linen skirt
1980's ISSEY MIYAKE draped striped linen skirt

1980's ISSEY MIYAKE draped striped linen skirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Khaki and terracotta striped skirt with draped closure designed by Issey Miyake dating to the early

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1980s Japanese Skirts

ISSEY MIYAKE Size S Charcoal Linen Slouch Shoulder Blouse
ISSEY MIYAKE Size S Charcoal Linen Slouch Shoulder Blouse

ISSEY MIYAKE Size S Charcoal Linen Slouch Shoulder Blouse

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Francisco, CA

ISSEY MIYAKE washed linen blouse is vintage and features jetted breast pockets, single button

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses

ISSEY MIYAKE bamboo printed linen jacket with bamboo buttons
ISSEY MIYAKE bamboo printed linen jacket with bamboo buttons

ISSEY MIYAKE bamboo printed linen jacket with bamboo buttons

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Dramatic bamboo printed linen jacket with bamboo buttons from Issey Miyake dating to the 1990's

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1990s Japanese Jackets

1980s Issey Miyake Striped Linen Skirt and Top
1980s Issey Miyake Striped Linen Skirt and Top

1980s Issey Miyake Striped Linen Skirt and Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Austin, TX

1980's Issey Miyake blue and white striped linen and cotton skirt and top. Condition: Excellent

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1980s Japanese Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

ISSEY MIYAKE Size S Black Linen Toggle Closure A line Wrap Skirt
ISSEY MIYAKE Size S Black Linen Toggle Closure A line Wrap Skirt

ISSEY MIYAKE Size S Black Linen Toggle Closure A line Wrap Skirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE A-line skirt comes in black linen with a faux wrap front, triple toggle

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Late 20th Century A-Line Skirts

Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE Linen sweater knit dress
Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE Linen sweater knit dress

Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE Linen sweater knit dress

By Issey Miyake

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE Linen sweater knit dress. This stunning dress was designed by Issey Miyake

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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

A Rare and Early 1975 Issey Miyake Soft Linen Jumpsuit
A Rare and Early 1975 Issey Miyake Soft Linen Jumpsuit

A Rare and Early 1975 Issey Miyake Soft Linen Jumpsuit

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

A rare and early 1975 Issey Miyake linen jumpsuit. A drawing of a similar jumpsuit can be seen

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1970s Japanese Shirts

Issey Miyake Gray Linen Jacket
Issey Miyake Gray Linen Jacket

Issey Miyake Gray Linen Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980's Issey Miyake cropped jacket. Lightly textured dark gray linen. Cross over front with

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Late 20th Century Japanese Jackets

Issey Miyake 1970's Linen Shirt
Issey Miyake 1970's Linen Shirt

Issey Miyake 1970's Linen Shirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Issey Miyake piece. The tag signified the piece was released in the 1970's. Featured

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1970s Collars

ISSEY MIYAKE coated linen crinkle pleated dress
ISSEY MIYAKE coated linen crinkle pleated dress

ISSEY MIYAKE coated linen crinkle pleated dress

By Issey Miyake

Located in Newport Beach, CA

ISSEY MIYAKE coated linen crinkle pleated dress. Side button closures with cross over back

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses

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By Issey Miyake

Located in Austin, TX

Issey Miyake grey sheer cotton/ linen pleated blouse. Condition: As is, slightly darker at collar

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1970s Japanese Smocks

2000s Plantation by Issey Miyake grey linen scarf
2000s Plantation by Issey Miyake grey linen scarf

2000s Plantation by Issey Miyake grey linen scarf

By Issey Miyake

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Plantation by Issey Miyake grey linen scarf with fringed edges. One Size Lenght: 105 cm Width: 92

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Early 2000s Scarves

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

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Issey Miyake Linen For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary issey miyake linen 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 Brown, Beige and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a issey miyake linen 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. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Issey Miyake Linen?

The price for a issey miyake linen starts at $264 and tops out at $7,000, and on average, selling for $600.

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.

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Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

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The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Issey Miyake
  • 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 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 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
    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 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.
  • 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 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.