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Issey Miyake Patterns

Issey Miyake Multi Colour and Pattern Long Sleeves Pleated Top
Issey Miyake Multi Colour and Pattern Long Sleeves Pleated Top

Issey Miyake Multi Colour and Pattern Long Sleeves Pleated Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Issey Miyake V-neckline multi colours and patterns pullover long sleeves pleated top

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1990s Japanese Shirts

Issey Miyake me 2000s Turquoise Pattern Long-Sleeve Babydoll Dress
Issey Miyake me 2000s Turquoise Pattern Long-Sleeve Babydoll Dress

Issey Miyake me 2000s Turquoise Pattern Long-Sleeve Babydoll Dress

By Issey Miyake

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Issey Miyake 2000s Turquoise Pattern Long-Sleeve Babydoll Dress is a delightful blend of color

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Babydoll Day Dresses

Issey Miyake Orange Gradient Flats
Issey Miyake Orange Gradient Flats

Issey Miyake Orange Gradient Flats

By Issey Miyake

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

gradient pattern showcases Issey Miyake's signature approach to design, combining vibrant hues with

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Early 2000s Japanese Shoes

Issey Miyake 1990s Pleats Please Multicolor Pattern Print Maxi Skirt
Issey Miyake 1990s Pleats Please Multicolor Pattern Print Maxi Skirt

Issey Miyake 1990s Pleats Please Multicolor Pattern Print Maxi Skirt

By Issey Miyake, Pleats Please

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Issey Miyake 1990s Pleats Please Multicolor Pattern Print Maxi Skirt is a stunning testament to

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Late 20th Century Japanese Pleated Skirts

ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE brown tromp loeil cable knit zip up jacket JP4 XL
ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE brown tromp loeil cable knit zip up jacket JP4 XL

ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE brown tromp loeil cable knit zip up jacket JP4 XL

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Brown Pattern: Photographic Print Closure: Zip Made in

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses and Tops

ISSEY MIYAKE MEN blue bonded pleat graphic print tshirt M
ISSEY MIYAKE MEN blue bonded pleat graphic print tshirt M

ISSEY MIYAKE MEN blue bonded pleat graphic print tshirt M

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ISSEY MIYAKE MEN blue bonded pleat graphic print tshirt M Reference: INYG/A00010 Brand: Issey

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2010s Japanese T-Shirts

ISSEY MIYAKE Vintage black lacquered coating pleated mini skirt M Rare
ISSEY MIYAKE Vintage black lacquered coating pleated mini skirt M Rare

ISSEY MIYAKE Vintage black lacquered coating pleated mini skirt M Rare

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

: Issey Miyake Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra Details: Button zip fly

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2010s Japanese A-Line Skirts

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Issey Miyake Women's Pleats Please Issey Miyake Abstract Pattern Midi Dress
Issey Miyake Women's Pleats Please Issey Miyake Abstract Pattern Midi Dress

Issey Miyake Women's Pleats Please Issey Miyake Abstract Pattern Midi Dress

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

Miyake designer resale item. Details Multicolour Polyester Midi dress Abstract pattern Round neckline

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21st Century and Contemporary British Casual Dresses

Issey Miyake Issey Miyake Me Abstract Pattern Pleated Top Size S
Issey Miyake Issey Miyake Me Abstract Pattern Pleated Top Size S

Issey Miyake Issey Miyake Me Abstract Pattern Pleated Top Size S

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to top is evident on this new Issey Miyake Me designer

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21st Century and Contemporary British Blouses and Tops

Issey Miyake Knit Dress
Issey Miyake Knit Dress

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.

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1980s Japanese Shift Dresses

Issey Miyake Black Wool Pattern Cropped Jacket Size S
Issey Miyake Black Wool Pattern Cropped Jacket Size S

Issey Miyake Black Wool Pattern Cropped Jacket Size S

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the jacket is evident on this used Issey Miyake

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21st Century and Contemporary British Jackets

Issey Miyake Size M Black Pleated Green Ribbon Pattern Mesh Pullover
Issey Miyake Size M Black Pleated Green Ribbon Pattern Mesh Pullover

Issey Miyake Size M Black Pleated Green Ribbon Pattern Mesh Pullover

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Francisco, CA

Issey Miyake top comes in pleated black mesh with all over deep green ribbon pattern applique

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Shirts

Issey Miyake two-tone Top Size 2
Issey Miyake two-tone Top Size 2

Issey Miyake two-tone Top Size 2

By Issey Miyake

Located in Port Hope, ON

Amazing top by Issey Miyake in a polyester ribbed pattern, it has a scoop neck and wonderful dolman

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses and Tops

ISSEY MIYAKE black lacquer coating pleated mini skirt M
ISSEY MIYAKE black lacquer coating pleated mini skirt M

ISSEY MIYAKE black lacquer coating pleated mini skirt M

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ISSEY MIYAKE black lacquer coating pleated mini skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00562 Brand: Issey

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21st Century and Contemporary A-Line Skirts

ISSEY MIYAKE brown speckle crinkled collared cropped shirt top M
ISSEY MIYAKE brown speckle crinkled collared cropped shirt top M

ISSEY MIYAKE brown speckle crinkled collared cropped shirt top M

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Brown Pattern: Abstract Closure: Button Made in: Japan

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2010s Japanese Blouses and Tops

ISSEY MIYAKE Size M Beige Marble Print Notch Lapel Jacket
ISSEY MIYAKE Size M Beige Marble Print Notch Lapel Jacket

ISSEY MIYAKE Size M Beige Marble Print Notch Lapel Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Francisco, CA

Details Brand: ISSEY MIYAKE Size: M Color: Beige Pattern: Marbled Age Group: Adult Gender

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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE brown ethnic abstract print plisse pleated top
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE brown ethnic abstract print plisse pleated top

PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE brown ethnic abstract print plisse pleated top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Brown Pattern: Abstract Made in: Japan CONDITION

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses and Tops

ISSEY MIYAKE dark green spaghetti strap plisse camisole vest top M
ISSEY MIYAKE dark green spaghetti strap plisse camisole vest top M

ISSEY MIYAKE dark green spaghetti strap plisse camisole vest top M

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Green Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On Made in: Japan CONDITION

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Camisoles and Shell Tops

ISSEY MIYAKE dark green spaghetti strap plisse camisole vest top M
ISSEY MIYAKE dark green spaghetti strap plisse camisole vest top M

ISSEY MIYAKE dark green spaghetti strap plisse camisole vest top M

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Green Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On Made in: Japan CONDITION

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Camisoles and Shell Tops

ISSEY MIYAKE lime green crinkle pleated button down top cardigan M
ISSEY MIYAKE lime green crinkle pleated button down top cardigan M

ISSEY MIYAKE lime green crinkle pleated button down top cardigan M

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Green Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Made in: Japan CONDITION

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2010s Japanese Blouses and Tops

ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE navy 3D cut drop crotch circle shorts M
ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE navy 3D cut drop crotch circle shorts M

ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE navy 3D cut drop crotch circle shorts M

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Navy Pattern: Solid Closure: Elasticated Made in: Japan

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Hot Pants

ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE navy 3D cut drop crotch circle shorts M
ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE navy 3D cut drop crotch circle shorts M

ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE navy 3D cut drop crotch circle shorts M

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Navy Pattern: Solid Closure: Elasticated Made in: Japan

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Hot Pants

ISSEY MIYAKE Pleats Please steel grey crinkled batwing bateau  top JP3 L
ISSEY MIYAKE Pleats Please steel grey crinkled batwing bateau  top JP3 L

ISSEY MIYAKE Pleats Please steel grey crinkled batwing bateau top JP3 L

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Grey Pattern: Solid Closure: Pullover Made in: Japan

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses and Tops

ISSEY MIYAKE cream horizontal stripe plisse V neck midi dress JP2 M
ISSEY MIYAKE cream horizontal stripe plisse V neck midi dress JP2 M

ISSEY MIYAKE cream horizontal stripe plisse V neck midi dress JP2 M

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Cream Pattern: Solid Closure: Elasticated Extra Details: Scarf

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Casual Dresses

PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE green pleated fringed tunic top Sz. 3 L
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE green pleated fringed tunic top Sz. 3 L

PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE green pleated fringed tunic top Sz. 3 L

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Green Pattern: Solid Made in: Japan CONDITION: Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Tunics

ISSEY MIYAKE green plisse pleat black cloud ruffle shawl top JP3 L
ISSEY MIYAKE green plisse pleat black cloud ruffle shawl top JP3 L

ISSEY MIYAKE green plisse pleat black cloud ruffle shawl top JP3 L

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Green Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extra Detail: Jagged

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2010s Japanese Blouses and Tops

new ISSEY MIYAKE gold foil laminated knitted fuzzy rayon cropped jacket M
new ISSEY MIYAKE gold foil laminated knitted fuzzy rayon cropped jacket M

new ISSEY MIYAKE gold foil laminated knitted fuzzy rayon cropped jacket M

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Rayon Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Extra Detail: Fuzzy rayon nylon blend

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21st Century and Contemporary Cropped Jackets

ISSEY MIYAKE black 100% wool minimal classic stand collar blazer JP1 S
ISSEY MIYAKE black 100% wool minimal classic stand collar blazer JP1 S

ISSEY MIYAKE black 100% wool minimal classic stand collar blazer JP1 S

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

: Issey Miyake Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Lining: Fabric Extra Details

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blazers

ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE blue maze print plisse scoop vest tank JP3 L
ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE blue maze print plisse scoop vest tank JP3 L

ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE blue maze print plisse scoop vest tank JP3 L

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Blue Pattern: Abstract Closure: Slip On Extra Details

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses and Tops

ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE blue maze print plisse scoop vest tank JP3 L
ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE blue maze print plisse scoop vest tank JP3 L

ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE blue maze print plisse scoop vest tank JP3 L

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Blue Pattern: Abstract Closure: Slip On Extra Details

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tank Tops

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Issey Miyake Patterns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of issey miyake patterns available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for black issey miyake patterns and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. 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 are Issey Miyake Patterns?

The prices for issey miyake patterns start at $74 and top out at $12,000 with these items, on average, selling for $540.

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.

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