Vintage Issey Miyake Men IM 104 Oversized Black Japan Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare Pair Of Vintage Issey Miyake Im 104 Frame. After Almost 40 Years, Issey Miyake Designed And Produced In The 1980'S Still Remains One Of The Most Iconic Pieces Of Eyewear & Fashi...
Vintage Issey Miyake Men IM 107 Oversized Black Japan Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare Pair Of Vintage Issey Miyake Im 107 Frame. After Almost 40 Years, Issey Miyake Designed And Produced In The 1980'S Still Remains One Of The Most Iconic Pieces Of Eyewear & Fashi...
Vintage Issey Miyake Men Opticien Loyd Wrap Around Japan Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
This Ultra Rare Pair Of Issey Miyake Man Matte Grey Frame. After Almost 40 Years, Issey Miyake Designed And Produced In The 1980'S Still Remains One Of The Most Iconic Pieces Of Eyew...
New Vintage Issey Miyake Men Oversized Mask Wrap Around Japan Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
This ultra rare pair of Issey Miyake Man black matte frame After almost 40 years, Issey Miyake designed and produced in the 1980's still remains one of the most iconic pieces of eye...
New Vintage Issey Miyake MEN Oversized Hinged Mask Wrap Around Japan Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
This ultra rare pair of Issey Miyake Man black matte frame After almost 40 years, Issey Miyake designed and produced in the 1980's still remains one of the most iconic pieces of e...
New Vintage Issey Miyake MEN Oversized Mask Wrap Around 1990's Japan Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
This ultra rare pair of Issey Miyake Man black matte frame After almost 40 years, Issey Miyake designed and produced in the 1980's still remains one of the most iconic pieces of e...
$818Sale Price|25% Off
Issey Miyake Permanente Vintage Men Coffee Bean Short Coat
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Absolutely gorgeous Issey Miyake Pleats Please dress. From the Spring 2018 collection. Worn a couple of times. Made from lightweight signature pleated polyester in a rich, bright ora...
Vintage Issey Miyake Men Black Oversize Windcoat
By Issey Miyake
Located in Oakland, CA
Iconic Issey Miyake Men black oversized trench / windcoat.
Vintage Issey Miyake Men IM 402 Inner Circle Made in Japan Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare Pair Of Vintage Issey Miyake Im 401 Spiderwb Like Cut Out Lenses On A Silver Matte Frame. After Almost 40 Years, Issey Miyake Designed And Produced In The 1980'S Still Remains ...
ISSEY MIYAKE 38 Regular Black Wool Slit Shawl Collar V Neck Oversized Sport Coat
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE MEN oversized sport coat comes in a black wool twill and features a deep V neckline, single button closure, double flap pockets, ventless back and unique folded ...
ISSEY MIYAKE 40 Black Cotton Notch Lapel Drawstring Windbreaker Layer Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare vintage ISSEY MIYAKE MEN three button sport coat jacket comes in a deep navy cotton twill with a notch lapel, breast pocket, and double flap pockets.
Issey Miyake Men Cotton Jumpsuit 1970s
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
- 1970's Issey Miyake Men label - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Cotton jumpsuit with belt - Label size M - Excellent condition
Men's Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE Size S White Cotton Band Collar Pocket Shirt
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE shirt in a white cotton fabric featuring a rectangular patch breast pocket and band nehru collar. discolorations on shoulder and inner cuffs and collar. Made in ...
Vintage Issey Miyake Mens Cotton Jumpsuit
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
A headturning vintage cotton jumpsuit by Issey Miyake mens line.
New Vintage Issey Miyake MEN Wide Rectangular Japan Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
This ultra rare pair of Issey Miyake Man black matte frame After almost 40 years, Issey Miyake designed and produced in the 1980's still remains one of the most iconic pieces of e...
Vintage Issey Miyake Men IM 401 Spiderweb Made in Japan Sunglasses
By Issey Miyake
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare Pair Of Vintage Issey Miyake Im 401 Spiderwb Like Cut Out Lenses On A Silver Matte Frame. After Almost 40 Years, Issey Miyake Designed And Produced In The 1980'S Still Remains ...
Vintage ISSEY MIYAKE Men's M Red & Eggplant Color Block Wool Sweater
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
This unique vintage ISSEY MIYAKE sweater comes in a deep eggplant purple and red wool and features a turtleneck, four pattern stripe and checkered color block front, one red sleeve, ...
Issey Miyake for Bergdorf Goodman Vintage Embroidered Mens Cherry Blossom Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Issey Miyake for Bergdorf Goodman Vintage Embroidered Mens Cherry Blossom Jacket.
Issey Miyake Mens Stretch Pants Leggings A/W 2014
By Issey Miyake
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An amazing and rare pair of archive Issey Miyake skinny stretch trousers / leggings from the autumn winter 2014 collection, the twin of these pants were worn in the runway collection...
S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Wet Look Backless Stretch Runway Dress 42IT
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Donatella Versace designed this sleek wet-look strapless dress for her Spring/Summer 1998 Gianni Versace collection. This chic, form-fitting dress debuted on the runway, modeled by N...
Alexander McQueen Sculptural Metal Hill Shoes Size 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Alexander McQueen sculptural metal hill shoes New with minor flaws Size 40 IT Black Leather Sandals.Metal Trim Multi-strap & Peg-In-Hole Closure at Sides FINAL SALE
Iconic Rare ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE Scorpio Dress Black Sculptural Dramatic
By Issey Miyake, Pleats Please
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking ISSEY MIYAKE Design! Can't get over this beautiful construction! The Pleats Please Scorpio Dress. It's fascinating to me how something made of soft, liquid feeling fabri...
Issey Miyake 1990's Pleated Sculptural Ensemble Top Skirt Iridescent Teal
By Issey Miyake
Located in Berlin, BE
Fabulous ISSEY MIYAKE ensemble, sculptureal pleated set of top and skirt. Rare numbered Collectors pieces. Iridescent colour shimmering teal grean. Icionic Myake, vintage designer c...
Issey Miyake Fête by Naoki Takizawa monster jumpsuit, Autumn-Winter 2005
By Issey Miyake, Naoki Takizawa
Located in London, GB
Issey Miyake Fête by Naoki Takizawa Autumn-Winter 2005 monster jumpsuit
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
$4,032Sale Price|20% Off
ISSEY MIYAKE 1991 Vintage Runway Dinosaur architectural pleated linen jacket XL
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISSEY MIYAKE 1991 Vintage Runway Dinosaur architectural pleated linen jacket XL Reference: CRTI/A00121 Brand: Issey Miyake Model: Dinosaur Jacket Collection: Spring Summer 1991 - Run...
Vintage Christian Dior Summer 1 Fold Large Wrap Galliano Sunglasses 2000'S Y2K
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Christian Dior Summer 1 Wrap folding Sunglasses Fall 2000 by Galliano. Made in Italy. This piece show minor sign of wear on the lenses due to storage. Made in Italy Fro...
1990's Thierry Mugler Green Cutout Sculptural Blazer
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
1990’s Thierry Mugler blazer in a rich emerald green. This tailored blazer features Mugler’s signature structured silhouette with accentuated seam detailing. Featuring a unique angul...
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...
1975 ISSEY MIYAKE documented space dyed striped robe coat
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Issey Miyake, 1975 A documented and exceptionally rare robe coat from Issey Miyake’s 1975 collection, demonstrating the designer’s early explorations of textile innovation and sculp...
PRADA Leather Hat Rare Cap Visor Equestrian Aviator
By Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
Symphony in Leather: The Rare Prada Masterpiece The rare Prada leather hat showcases the brand's unparalleled craftsmanship and avant-garde design ethos. Crafted from the finest, s...
F/W 1990 Thierry Mugler Lime Green Futuristic Cocoon Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Create a statement with this jaw-dropping avant-garde wool cocoon coat by Thierry Mugler from Fall/Winter 1990. This incredibly rare vivid lime green coat boasts a futuristic design ...
Issey Miyake multicoloured four-piece layered pleated dress, ss 1993
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
▪ Issey Miyake rare layered pleated dress ▪ Consisting of four-layered individual garments ▪ A-line shape ▪ Designed to bounce up and down when worn ▪ Yellow, green, orange, and bl...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Knitted Wool Coat and Skirt Ensemble, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano knitted coat and skirt ensemble, Fall-Winter 1999. Constructed from heavy-gauge wool in deep red with contrasting burnt orange mohair appliqué. The ov...
Issey Miyake Black Pleated Gown With Spiral Tendrils 2000-2001
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Issey Miyake black evening gown. This dress features Fortuny-style pleats, a satin finish, a V-neckline, long pleated spiral tendri...
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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