ISSEY MIYAKE Brown Jacquard Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a brown silk featuring a woven diagonal striped pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Brown Jacquard Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a brown silk featuring a woven diagonal striped pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Tan Mint Diagonal Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a green and tan silk featuring a diagonal striped pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Yellow Navy Lines Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a yellow and navy silk featuring a criss crossed striped pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Burgundy Grey Geometric Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a burgundy and grey silk featuring a diagonal scratched striped pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Red Burgundy Plaid Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a red and burgundy silk featuring diagonal striped plaid pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Tan Grey Plaid Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a tan and grey silk featuring a diagonal checkered lined pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Yellow Gold Diagonal Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a yellow and gold toned silk featuring a diagonal rectangular pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Pink Mauve Geometric Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a pink silk featuring a checkered stretched diamond pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Gray Navy Jacquard Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a gra and navy silk featuring a diagonal woven pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Yellow Light Dots Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a yellow and navy silk featuring a small polka dot pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Purple Tan Jacquard Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a purple and tan silk featuring a diagonal woven pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Navy Silver Jacquard Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a navy and silver toned silk featuring a diagonal woven pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Grey Khaki Geometric Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a grey and khaki silk featuring a geometric swirl pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Yellow Gold Geometric Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a yellow and gold toned silk featuring a diamond checkered pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Tan Navy Plaid Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a tan and navy silk featuring a stitched plaid pattern.
ISSEY MIYAKE Purple Green Geometric Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a purple and green silk featuring a diagonal streak with splatter pattern.
1980s Issey Miyake Brown Printed Silk Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Issey Miyake Permanente jacket from the 1980s. Brown printed silk with thin interior padding to add a little warmth when wearing.
Issey Miyake blue silk dress with drapedmesh overlay, ss 2005
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
▪ Issey Miyake blue silk mesh ▪ Draped mesh overlay ▪ Floral corsages ▪ Asymmetric neck and hemline ▪ Size JP 2 - Medium ▪ Spring-Summer 2005 ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Made in Japan
$392Sale Price|20% Off
Issey Miyake Wool Silk Polka Dot Sequins Black Blazer sz 4
By Issey Miyake
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Issey Miyake blazer is black with tan colored polka dots on a sheer silk material, allowing sequins to reflect though the fabric in selective placements.
ISSEY MIYAKE Vintage 100% silk colorblocked brush print long overshirt jacket M
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISSEY MIYAKE Vintage 100% silk colorblocked brush print long overshirt jacket M Reference: TGAS/D00307 Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Silk Color: Multicolour, Black Pattern: Abstract ...
1990’s Issey Miyake Oatmeal, Cream And Off-White Silk Mixture Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
A late 1990’s Issey Miyake unstructured top of oatmeal, cream and off-white silk mixture damask, featuring an angular neckline with complementing ivory bib collar, and cut-away armho...
ISSEY MIYAKE S/S 1991 Documented Runway 'Dinosaur' Sleeves Black Silk Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in Munich, DE
Important and rare documented Spring/Summer 1991 black 'Dinosaur' silk jacket by Issey Miyake as presented on the runway.
Issey Miyake Silk Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Original price $585 Long black dress by Issey Miyake featuring button front at bodice and hem and contrasting panels of silk and nylon.
Issey Miyake Silk Print Ensemble with Shorts and Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and highly collectible Issey Miyake Brown and cream abstract print ensemble.
Issey Miyake Taupe Silk Gown
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Issey Miyake 1990's silk gown consists of pleats, 26'' dumbbell sleeves, and a free flowing fit.
Issey Miyake Navy Blue Printed Silk Pleated Skirt, Spring 2007
By Issey Miyake
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Issey Miyake, Spring 2007, navy blue printed reversible double layered silk polyester pleated skirt.
Issey Miyake Black Pleated Geometric Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Issey Miyake box pleat, geometric shape, silk-blend top.
Issey Miyake Sleeveless Navy Blue Printed Silk Pleated Dress, Spring 2007
By Issey Miyake
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Issey Miyake, Spring-Summer 2007 sleeveless navy blue printed double layered silk polyester plisse long dress.
Issey Miyake Cotton Silk Lattice Weave Jacket Duster Cardigan, Fall 1986
By Issey Miyake
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Issey Miyake, Fall 1986 cotton, silk, button front lattice weave jacket and duster cardigan combination with shawl collar, long sleeves, large patch pocket, shoulder pads, interior ...
Issey Miyake Tie Die Wool Felt Button Front Silk Lined Coat, Circa: 1990's
By Issey Miyake
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Issey Miyake, Circa: 1990's, tie die wool felt button front coat with notch collar, two inset front pockets and fully lined in silk.
Issey Miyake Silk Blouse
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Issey Miyake Silk Blouse
Early Issey Miyake Silk Blouse
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Early Issey Miyake Silk Blouse
Extraordinarily Rare Very Early Issey Miyake Silk Jersey Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinarily Rare Very Early Issey Miyake Silk Jersey Dress. Giant and free size for a totally naked feel of freedom of movement.
1990s Issey Miyake Silk/ Nylon Pant and Tunic Attached wrap
By Issey Miyake
Located in Austin, TX
1990s ISSEY MIYAKE silk/ nylon pant and tunic with large attached wrap.
early ISSEY MIYAKE silk caftan
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare silk caftan from Issey Miyake. Ca. 1980. Varying tones of gray.
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.
early ISSEY MIYAKE silk ombre dyed dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid ombre dyed dress from Issey Miyake dating to the 1980's, Can also be worn as a jacket. Fits a small or medium. Approximate measurements are as follows: bust 38", hips 42", arm...
1970's ISSEY MIYAKE silk wrap top with hand print
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual silk wrap top from Issey Miyake dating to the late 1970's.
Issey Miyake Draped Silk Blouse
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Issey Miyake Draped Silk Blouse
Issey Miyake Textured Silk Ensemble
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Issey Miyake ecru + biege, textured silk 2 piece ensemble.
1990s Issey Miyake Oversized Silk Pleated Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Issey Miyake brown oversized pleated dress. Condition: Excellent silk + polyester Made in Japan Size XS ( mannequin is a US size 6 )
ISSEY MIYAKE Gray Light Blue Jacquard Silk Tie
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE tie in a gray and blue silk featuring a diagonal woven striped pattern.
1980s Issey Miyake Avant Garde Silk Trench-Inspired Overcoat
By Issey Miyake
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1980s Issey Miyake iridescent silk two-tone copper/green sharkskin avant garde silk trench-inspired overcoat: Shawl portrait collar, wide half-belted construction, cocoo...
ISSEY MIYAKE Size S Black Polyester Silk Pleated Skirt
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE skirt comes in a black polyester / silk featuring a 3D pleated design, midi, and a elastic waistband.
Issey Miyake multicoloured devoré and silk skirt suit, fw 1996
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Issey Miyake multicoloured devoré and silk skirt suit.
Issey Miyake Black Silk and Mesh 1920's Style Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Toronto, ON
Issey Miyake black silk and mesh dress. 1920's flapper inspired design with flowers.
1980s Issey Miyake bronze silk blouse with batting
By Issey Miyake
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Issey Miyake bronze silk blouse with batting around collar. 46" bust, 21 1/2" sleeve, 30 1/2" length.
ISSEY MIYAKE Vintage silk colorblocked brush stroke print long overshirt jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISSEY MIYAKE Vintage 100% silk colorblocked brush stroke print long overshirt jacket M Reference: TGAS/D00307 Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Silk Color: Multicolour, Black Pattern: Ab...
ISSEY MIYAKE Size M Black Pleated Polyester Silk V-Neck Vest
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
ISSEY MIYAKE vest in a black polyester silk featuring a textured pleated design, two small pockets, and button closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.
ISSEY MIYAKE Vintage 100% silk colorblocked brush print long overshirt jacket M
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISSEY MIYAKE Vintage 100% silk colorblocked brush print long overshirt jacket M Reference: TGAS/D00307 Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Silk Color: Multicolour, Black Pattern: Abstract ...
runway ISSEY MIYAKE Vintage SS01 pleated orange pink silk confetti bubble dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway ISSEY MIYAKE Vintage SS01 pleated orange pink silk confetti bubble dress ISSEY MIYAKE FROM THE SPRING SUMMER 2001 COLLECTION Yellow pink pleated silk.
Issey Miyake White and Blue Windowpane Print Pleated Silk Mock Neck Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
Issey Miyake pullover comes in cross pleated textured silk with an all over abstract windowpane print and mock neck.
Issey Miyake early rare red white & blue label raw silk tunic 1970s
By Issey Miyake
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Issey Miyake early rare red white & blue label raw silk tunic 1970s...Cocoa raw silk pull on tunic has dolman sleeves, a cased cord drawstring waist, closes at the front with buttons...
runway ISSEY MIYAKE Vintage SS01 pleated orange pink silk confetti bubble top M
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway ISSEY MIYAKE Vintage SS01 pleated orange pink silk confetti bubble top M ISSEY MIYAKE FROM THE SPRING SUMMER 2001 COLLECTION Yellow knitted base.
Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE Size M Cream Ribbed Cotton / Silk V Neck Pullover Sweater
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage ISSEY MIYAKE pullover sweater comes in a medium weight cream ribbed cotton silk blend and features a V neckline, oversized tapered fit, and thick seamless bands.
Issey Miyake Style Silk Tunic Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Unlabeled piece from the 1980s made from beautiful hand dyes silk.
Issey Miyake 1980s Plantation Cream Kimono Jacket
By Plantation
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Issey Miyake Plantation silk/ cotton cream kimono style jacket.
1970s Issey Miyake Silk Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Whisper weight silk in an interesting and effortless shape from the early years of Miyake's work. One subtle stain on the hem which isn't really noticeable when wearing. The unique d...
1980s Issey Miyake Argyle Top and Pants
By Issey Miyake
Located in Austin, TX
Issey Miyake silk / rayon taupe argyle top and pants.
Issey Miyake gold silk cropped pucker top
By Issey Miyake
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Issey Miyake gold silk cropped pucker top...Sleeveless, petal like turtleneck top made from smocked silk,similar to organza, creating a pucker texture...
Issey Miyake Stitch Quilted Silk Skirt, 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Port Hope, ON
Gold maize tan stitch quilted silk skirt with side slits, slit pockets and grey lining.
Issey Miyake Cream Silk Blouse with Attached Scarf
By Issey Miyake
Located in New Hope, PA
This is a great crinkled cream silk blend blouse from Issey Miyake. It has an attached scarf which can be worn in a variety of ways creating different looks.
1980's Issey Miyake Cream Silk Robe Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant and unique vintage Issey Miyake cream silk robe style dress from the 1980's featuring a shawl neck, slightly gathered shouldered, loose sleeves, and an asymmetrical hem.
Issey Miyake Purple & Hot Pink Pleated Silk Reversible Bag
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a reversible purple and pink silk pleated drawstring bag by Issey Miyake, from the 1990's.
Issey Miyake Haat Silk Mix Dress with Tuft Detail
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
A fun and easy to wear dress by Miyake Haat, in a black silk mix. The dress has a stand up collar that can fold down, button front opening, flared skirt and short sleaves. The fabri...
Me by Issey Miyake Sculptural Pleated Black Silk Tank Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Sparks, NV
Me by Issey Miyake sculptural black silk tank top with pleats.
Issey Miyake Accordion Pleat Silk Taupe + Cream Avant Garde Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing double layer jacket in structured pleated taupe and cream silk by Issey Miyake. Gorgeous fabric and incredible construction.
1980's ISSEY MIYAKE indigo raw silk shirt with draped neckline
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual indigo raw silk shirt with draped neckline from Issey Miyake dating to the early 1980's.
Couture 1980s Issey Miyake Woven Fringed Sheepskin Leather Silk Fur Coat
By Issey Miyake
Located in Tustin, CA
Japanese couture designer jacket by Issey Miyake features fine strips of black and gray sheepskin leather with accenting tufts of brown tones of fur, woven with black silk for a mult...
Issey Miyake Autumn-Winter 1976 silk harem jumpsuit with Tadanori Yokoo print
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Rare Issey Miyake Autumn-Winter 1976 silk harem jumpsuit, print design by Tadanori Yokoo - Mandarin collar - 5 fabric button fastenings - wide kimono style sleeves - elastic cu...
1977 ISSEY MIYAKE 'Paradise Lost' silk kimono top with print by TADANORI YOKOO
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, silk kimono top with front trim print and back panel print designed by Issey Miyake with artwork by Tadanori Yokoo as seen on the spring of 1977 runway.
1980'S Issey Miyake Style Black & Grey Silk Blend Minimalist Tunic Shirt Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
1980's Issey Miyake Unisex Cotton Rayon Tunic Shirt Dress
Issey Miyake Asymetrical Silk Swing Coat
By Issey Miyake, Issey Miyake Fete
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Issey Miyake green coat with a double pleated collar. 70% Silk/30% Polyester in a fabulous irredescent sprinkled with abstract polka dots in an uneven pattern.
Issey Miyake Colorful Silk Tie Dye Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Unusual tie dye silk dress from Issey Miyake. Created of wildly colorful silk in shades of yellow orange and red, evocative of fire.
Issey Miyake Black Silk Dress size 3
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
Issey Miyake long, sleeveless black silk satin dress with pale pink lining and drape neck collar.
Issey Miyake Green Floral Print Silk Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant green silk printed dress from Issey Miyake has an asymmetrical handkerchief hem and a high fold over collar.
2000s Issey Miyake black and blue silk foulard
By Issey Miyake
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Issey Miyake black and blue silk foulard with abstract pattern.
Issey Miyake Pleated Iridescent Silk Dress circa 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a dress by Issey Miyake circa 1990s. It features a bubble hem and delicate pleating.
Issey Miyake Gray Blue Silk Trench Coat 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Blue and gray iridescent Issey Miyake coat. Composition 70% silk and 30% polyester.
Issey Miyake Runway Blouse
By Issey Miyake
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This cream silk Issey Miyake blouse is one of the most beautiful blouses I've ever seen.
Issey Miyake Gray and Blue Color Changing Silk Double-Breasted Trench Coat 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Blue and gray iridescent Issey Miyake coat. Composition 70% silk and 30% polyester.
Issey Miyake Tie Die Wool Felt Button Front Silk LIned, Coat, Circa 1990's
By Issey Miyake
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Issey Miyake, circa 1990's, tie die wool felt button front coat with notch collar, two inset front pockets and fully lined in silk.
$68Sale Price|20% Off
BURBERRY PRORSUM Brown Silk Print Skinny Tie
By Burberry Prorsum
Located in San Francisco, CA
BURBERRY PRORSUM skinny tie comes in taupe brown silk with navy geometric squares print. Made in England.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Width: 2 inches Reference: 68465 Categ...
FENDI Green Beige Diagonal Stripe Silk Tie
By Fendi
Located in San Francisco, CA
FENDI necktie in a green and beige silk featuring a diagonal stripe pattern. Handmade in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor signs of wear on corners.Width: 3.5 inches Length:...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Burgundy Navy Cream Geometric Silk Tie
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTIAN DIOR necktie in a burgundy, nave and cream silk jacquard featuring a diamond shapes plaid print pattern. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Measurements: Width: 4 inches Leng...
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Navy Mint Diagonal Stripe Silk Tie
By Ermenegildo Zegna
Located in San Francisco, CA
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA necktie in a navy silk featuring a mint and silver diagonal stripe.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Measurements: Width: 3 inches Length: 60 inches ...
GIORGIO ARMANI Navy Tan Circles Silk Tie
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI tie in a navy and tan silk featuring a rope circles with diamond shapes at center. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Signs of wear. Width: 4 inches Lengt...
FENDI Burgundy Grey Diagonal Stripe Silk Tie
By Fendi
Located in San Francisco, CA
FENDI necktie in a burgundy and grey silk featuring a diagonal stripe with small blue birds pattern. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate mark on lining.Width: 3.25 ...
WILKES BASHFORD Tan Brown Blue Diagonal Stripe Silk Twill Tie
By Wilkes Bashford
Located in San Francisco, CA
WILKES BASHFORD necktie in a tan silk twill featuring a brown and blue diagonal stripe pattern.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor snag. Measurements: Width: 3.75 inches Length...
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA One Size Tan Red Diagonal Stripe Silk Tie
By Ermenegildo Zegna
Located in San Francisco, CA
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA necktie in a tan and red silk featuring a double skinny red stripe pattern. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.Width: 3 inches Length: 60 inches ...
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA One Size Red Gold Diagonal Stripe Silk Tie
By Ermenegildo Zegna
Located in San Francisco, CA
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA necktie in a red and gold silk featuring a green skinny stripes pattern. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.Width: 3 inches Length: 60 inches Su...
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA One Size Gold Khaki Diagonal Stripe Silk Tie
By Ermenegildo Zegna
Located in San Francisco, CA
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA necktie in a gold khaki silk featuring a small brown and light blue stipes pattern. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.Width: 3 inches Length: 60 inches ...
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Camel Red Black Geometric Silk Tie
By Ermenegildo Zegna
Located in San Francisco, CA
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA necktie in a camel silk featuring a red and black geometric print. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.Width: 3 inches Length: 60 inches Sui Gene...
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Brown Blue Stripe Silk Cotton Tie
By Ermenegildo Zegna
Located in San Francisco, CA
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA necktie in a brown silk blend featuring a diagonal stripe in blue and green. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.Width: 3 inches Length: 60 inches ...
$72Sale Price|20% Off
BRIONI Brown Cream Diagonal Stripe Silk Tie
By Brioni
Located in San Francisco, CA
BRIONI necktie in a brown silk featuring a cream diagonal stripe and dots pattern. Handmade in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition.Width: 3.5 inches Length: 62 inches Sui Ge...
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Gold Navy Diagonal Stripe Silk Tie
By Ermenegildo Zegna
Located in San Francisco, CA
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA necktie in a gold silk featuring a navy and cream stripe pattern.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Measurements: Width: 3 inches Length: 60 inches S...
BRIONI Navy Beige Geometric Silk Tie
By Brioni
Located in San Francisco, CA
BRIONI necktie in a navy and beige silk featuring a geometric print. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.Width: 3 inches Length: 62 inches Sui Generis Reference: 14...
LUCIANO BARBERA Burgundy Red Orange Geometric Jacquard Silk Tie
By Luciano Barbera
Located in San Francisco, CA
LUCIANO BARBERA necktie in a burgundy silk featuring a red and orange geometric jacquard design.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Measurements: Width: 3.5 inches Length: 60 inches ...
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.