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Issey Miyake

Japanese, 1938-2022

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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Designer: Issey Miyake
Black and orange striped sweater ISSEY MIYAKE
Black and orange striped sweater ISSEY MIYAKE

Black and orange striped sweater ISSEY MIYAKE

By Issey Miyake

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and orange striped sweater. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Front lenght = 46cm Back lenght = 58cm SIZE M

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2010s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Fall 1993 Runway Oversized Iridescent Quilted Cocoon Coat with Hood
Issey Miyake Fall 1993 Runway Oversized Iridescent Quilted Cocoon Coat with Hood

Issey Miyake Fall 1993 Runway Oversized Iridescent Quilted Cocoon Coat with Hood

By Issey Miyake

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Issey Miyake Fall/Winter 1993 runway coat in iridescent green/blue quilted fabric with a reflective surface that shifts in light. Full-length padded construction with geometric puzzl...

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1990s Japanese Issey Miyake

1989 ISSEY MIYAkE Striped and Pleated Runway Top - Irving Penn Campaign
1989 ISSEY MIYAkE Striped and Pleated Runway Top - Irving Penn Campaign

1989 ISSEY MIYAkE Striped and Pleated Runway Top - Irving Penn Campaign

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Spring 1989 Issey Miyake pleated stripe top. This is one of those early, really important Miyake pieces where you can see him moving toward the pleating techniques that would define...

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1980s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake S/S 1999 Cai Guo Qiang Abstract Gunpowder Top
Issey Miyake S/S 1999 Cai Guo Qiang Abstract Gunpowder Top

Issey Miyake S/S 1999 Cai Guo Qiang Abstract Gunpowder Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Abstract brilliance from the Issey Miyake Spring 1999. This piece is an incredible collaboration between Miyake's and artist Cai Guo Qiang. Similar iterations were documented at the ...

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1990s Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

By Issey Miyake

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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1990s Japanese Issey Miyake

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

Very rare white linen two-piece by Issey Miyake dating to the early 1980's. The coat is long and straight with a loose fit and a simple notched collar. It fastens with cloth frog cl...

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1980s Hong Kong Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake 1980s Vintage Textured Oversized Kimono Jacket
Issey Miyake 1980s Vintage Textured Oversized Kimono Jacket

Issey Miyake 1980s Vintage Textured Oversized Kimono Jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in PARIS, FR

Issey Miyake – Textured Oversized Kimono Jacket (circa 1980s) Elegant kimono-style jacket by Issey Miyake, crafted from a natural textured fabric with a soft yet structured drape. Th...

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1980s Issey Miyake

1990's ISSEY MIYAKE navy blue jacket and skirt set with top-stitching
1990's ISSEY MIYAKE navy blue jacket and skirt set with top-stitching

1990's ISSEY MIYAKE navy blue jacket and skirt set with top-stitching

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Late 1990's Issey Miyake navy blue skirt suit featuring an unusual topstitched fabric that gives it a stunning, textured finish. The set is made of fabric with subtle irregular tops...

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1990s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Vintage Pleats Please 2001 Archival Novelty Print Flare Pants
Issey Miyake Vintage Pleats Please 2001 Archival Novelty Print Flare Pants

Issey Miyake Vintage Pleats Please 2001 Archival Novelty Print Flare Pants

By Issey Miyake

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Early 2000's Issey Miyake Pleats Please long pleated flare pants in a multicolor graphic print. Lightweight stretch fabric with an elastic waist and wide flared leg. Condition detai...

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Early 2000s Japanese Issey Miyake

1980's ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION camel coat with dramatic hood
1980's ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION camel coat with dramatic hood

1980's ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION camel coat with dramatic hood

By Issey Miyake, Issey Miyake Plantation

Located in San Fransisco, CA

1980s Issey Miyake Plantation double faced wool blend coat in a soft camel-brown tone, cut in a relaxed easy proportion. The coat has a loose, slightly boxy shape with dropped should...

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1980s Japanese Issey Miyake

Rare Documented Pleats Please Issey Miyake Pleated Shirt Cardigan Top, FW1999
Rare Documented Pleats Please Issey Miyake Pleated Shirt Cardigan Top, FW1999

Rare Documented Pleats Please Issey Miyake Pleated Shirt Cardigan Top, FW1999

By Issey Miyake

Located in Geneva, CH

From the Pleats Please line, this unlabeled 1999 documented Issey Miyake pleated cardigan shirt features a whimsical colorful print with naïf characters and imaginary animals. Folded...

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1990s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake 1990s Black Fortuny Pleated Wide Leg 90s Trosuers Pants
Issey Miyake 1990s Black Fortuny Pleated Wide Leg 90s Trosuers Pants

Issey Miyake 1990s Black Fortuny Pleated Wide Leg 90s Trosuers Pants

By Issey Miyake, Issey Miyake Fete

Located in San Diego, CA

Classic, yet stylish 1990s ISSEY MIYAKE black pleated wide leg pants! Features the signature pleats that offer so much comfort while eluding style. Super flattering fit. Elastic wais...

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1990s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Vintage Pleats Please Mimi Yokoo Carnation Print Dress, C. 2000
Issey Miyake Vintage Pleats Please Mimi Yokoo Carnation Print Dress, C. 2000

Issey Miyake Vintage Pleats Please Mimi Yokoo Carnation Print Dress, C. 2000

By Issey Miyake

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Early 2000’s Pleats Please Issey Miyake flower series dress developed with frequent artist collaborator Mimi Yokoo, produced during the brand’s early, pre–mass market era, now consid...

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Early 2000s Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Graphic Semi Sheer Pleated Tulle Cropped Top
Issey Miyake Graphic Semi Sheer Pleated Tulle Cropped Top

Issey Miyake Graphic Semi Sheer Pleated Tulle Cropped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in New Hope, PA

This Issey Miyake cropped top has a graphic black design on the front. It is made from a combination of pleated fabric and sheer tulle in what appears to be a major feat of textile ...

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1980s Japanese Issey Miyake

ISSEY MIYAKE  1990's  Runway "Zipper" Suit
ISSEY MIYAKE  1990's  Runway "Zipper" Suit

ISSEY MIYAKE 1990's Runway "Zipper" Suit

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Issey Miyake runway zipper suit.Very unique interesting design. Jacket has multiple zippers, on the collar, sleeve and one large zipper that goe...

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1990s Issey Miyake

Grey pleated shirt and trouser ensemble ISSEY MIYAKE
Grey pleated shirt and trouser ensemble ISSEY MIYAKE

Grey pleated shirt and trouser ensemble ISSEY MIYAKE

By Issey Miyake

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey pleated shirt and trouser ensemble. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. One button closure on the middle front. JACKET SIZE : 3 (Jp) fit M TROUSER SIZE : 4 (Jp) fit M

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2010s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake 1990's Pleated Sculptural Dress and Overtop
Issey Miyake 1990's Pleated Sculptural Dress and Overtop

Issey Miyake 1990's Pleated Sculptural Dress and Overtop

By Issey Miyake

Located in Sharon, CT

Offering a bright green pleated sculptural Issey Miyake (labeled) Polyester dress and overtop. Overall length 52", length of top 29". Size M

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1990s Japanese Issey Miyake

1990s Issey Miyake Chocolate Brown Vintage Pleated 90s Sheer Blouse Shirt Medium
1990s Issey Miyake Chocolate Brown Vintage Pleated 90s Sheer Blouse Shirt Medium

1990s Issey Miyake Chocolate Brown Vintage Pleated 90s Sheer Blouse Shirt Medium

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 90s Issey Miyake for Bergdorf Goodman chocolate brown sheer pleated shirt ! Buttons up the front (but, can be reversed to button up the back). Unique crinkle pleats thro...

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1990s Japanese Issey Miyake

1980's ISSEY MIYAKE Plantation Open-Weave Linen Jacket, Rust Tone
1980's ISSEY MIYAKE Plantation Open-Weave Linen Jacket, Rust Tone

1980's ISSEY MIYAKE Plantation Open-Weave Linen Jacket, Rust Tone

By Issey Miyake, Plantation

Located in San Fransisco, CA

1980's Issey Miyake Plantation jacket. A relaxed, unstructured jacket from Issey Miyake’s Plantation line, made in a lightweight, open-weave linen. The color sits somewhere between ...

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1980s Japanese Issey Miyake

1984 ISSEY MIYAKE fuzzy RUNWAY coat with decorative woven leather toggle closure
1984 ISSEY MIYAKE fuzzy RUNWAY coat with decorative woven leather toggle closure

1984 ISSEY MIYAKE fuzzy RUNWAY coat with decorative woven leather toggle closure

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare 1984 Issey Miyake alpaca and linen runway coat, cut in an oversized silhouette with dropped shoulders and a wide notched collar. Textured, structured fabric with a toggle closur...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Color Block Maxi Dress 1990s
Issey Miyake Color Block Maxi Dress 1990s

Issey Miyake Color Block Maxi Dress 1990s

By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful color block signature micro pleated maxi dress from Issey Miyake in vertical panels of green, chocolate brown and orange. It has a stand up collar, long sleeves and slips...

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1990s Japanese Issey Miyake

1985 ISSEY MIYAKE charcoal draped RUNWAY sweater
1985 ISSEY MIYAKE charcoal draped RUNWAY sweater

1985 ISSEY MIYAKE charcoal draped RUNWAY sweater

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare charcoal knit sweater designed by Issey Miyake dating to 1985. The sculptural silhouette is cropped in the back and opens at the front with a soft drape that falls away at ...

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1980s Japanese Issey Miyake

documented 1989 ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION linen jacket with knotted fabric buttons
documented 1989 ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION linen jacket with knotted fabric buttons

documented 1989 ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION linen jacket with knotted fabric buttons

By Plantation, Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

An oversized jacket from Issey Miyake’s Plantation line, dating to Spring 1989, made in a soft, flax-colored linen with a deliberately wrinkled surface. Jacket has a simple point c...

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1980s Japanese Issey Miyake

early 1980's ISSEY MIYAKE block printed skirt with asymmetrical flounce
early 1980's ISSEY MIYAKE block printed skirt with asymmetrical flounce

early 1980's ISSEY MIYAKE block printed skirt with asymmetrical flounce

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Early 1980s Issey Miyake skirt in a hand block-printed fabric with an asymmetrical flounced hem. The varied pattern and uneven cut create movement and texture. A strong example of hi...

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1980s Japanese Issey Miyake

1982 ISSEY MIYAKE African Samurai style RUNWAY top in woven mudcloth
1982 ISSEY MIYAKE African Samurai style RUNWAY top in woven mudcloth

1982 ISSEY MIYAKE African Samurai style RUNWAY top in woven mudcloth

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Extremely rare Issey Miyake African Samurai-style tunic from the Fall 1982 runway collection. This exact piece was shown on the runway, making it an especially significant and colle...

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1980s Japanese Issey Miyake

ISSEY MIYAKE multicolor rainbow geometric printed pleated coat dress JP2 M
ISSEY MIYAKE multicolor rainbow geometric printed pleated coat dress JP2 M

ISSEY MIYAKE multicolor rainbow geometric printed pleated coat dress JP2 M

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ISSEY MIYAKE multicolor rainbow geometric printed pleated coat dress JP2 M Reference: TGAS/F00265 Brand: Issey Miyake Material: Polyester Color: Multicolour Pattern: Geometric Closur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Issey Miyake

Red pleated skirt ISSEY MIYAKE
Red pleated skirt ISSEY MIYAKE

Red pleated skirt ISSEY MIYAKE

By Issey Miyake

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red pleated skirt. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Elastic band on the waist. SIZE S

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2010s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Mens Felted Wool Charcoal Wool Coat
Issey Miyake Mens Felted Wool Charcoal Wool Coat

Issey Miyake Mens Felted Wool Charcoal Wool Coat

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Medium weight mens charcoal wool felted coat from Issey Miyake. Drop shoulders with slightly elongated and tapered sleeves. 2 patch pockets on chest interior. 3 button with leather t...

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1990s Japanese Issey Miyake

Blue jacquard pleated skirt ISSEY MIYAKE
Blue jacquard pleated skirt ISSEY MIYAKE

Blue jacquard pleated skirt ISSEY MIYAKE

By Issey Miyake

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Blue jacquard pleated skirt . Fabric composition: 73% triacetate, 23% polyester, 4% nylon. Elastic waist SIZE M

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2010s Japanese Issey Miyake

1975 ISSEY MIYAKE documented space dyed striped robe coat
1975 ISSEY MIYAKE documented space dyed striped robe coat

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...

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1970s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Pleats Please Appliqué Trim Top
Issey Miyake Pleats Please Appliqué Trim Top

Issey Miyake Pleats Please Appliqué Trim Top

By Issey Miyake, Pleats Please

Located in London, GB

Fab Issey Miyake Pleats Please appliqué trim top. Made from signature bright blue pleated polyester with arty geometric appliqué and embroidered front. Label code - PP16-JK841. One s...

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2010s French Issey Miyake

ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage grey checked fringe trim layered skirt M Rare
ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage grey checked fringe trim layered skirt M Rare

ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage grey checked fringe trim layered skirt M Rare

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage grey checked fringe trim layered skirt M Rare Reference: ANSN/A00222 Brand: Issey Miyake Collection: 1980s Material: Cotton Color: Grey Pattern: Checkered...

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1990s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Dark Gray Sheer Linen Dress With Double Skirt 1999
Issey Miyake Dark Gray Sheer Linen Dress With Double Skirt 1999

Issey Miyake Dark Gray Sheer Linen Dress With Double Skirt 1999

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is thrilled to offer an Issey Miyake dark gray sheer linen dress from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, a poetic study in layering, transparency, and movement. Crafted ...

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1990s Issey Miyake

Comme des Garcons NWT 2014 Runway Oversized Aerodynamic Link Dress
Comme des Garcons NWT 2014 Runway Oversized Aerodynamic Link Dress

Comme des Garcons NWT 2014 Runway Oversized Aerodynamic Link Dress

By Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rei Kawakubo's collection for Comme des Garcons S/S 2014 denotes a collection creatively unfettered by rules and formulas normally used in the fashion industry. In this collection t...

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2010s Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Pleats Please Blue Pleated Jacket & Skirt Ensemble 2000
Issey Miyake Pleats Please Blue Pleated Jacket & Skirt Ensemble 2000

Issey Miyake Pleats Please Blue Pleated Jacket & Skirt Ensemble 2000

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Issey Miyake Pleats Please blue pleated jacket and skirt ensemble, the jacket is double breasted with a belted hem, long sleeved,...

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Early 2000s Issey Miyake

rare ISSEY MIYAKE Pleats Please 2004 hamburger tongue white plisse tank top JP3
rare ISSEY MIYAKE Pleats Please 2004 hamburger tongue white plisse tank top JP3

rare ISSEY MIYAKE Pleats Please 2004 hamburger tongue white plisse tank top JP3

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare ISSEY MIYAKE Pleats Please 2004 hamburger tongue white plisse tank top JP3 Reference: TGAS/C01989 Brand: Issey Miyake Collection: Pleats Please - SS 2004 Material: Polyester Col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Issey Miyake

1982 ISSEY MIYAKE oversized RUNWAY sweater
1982 ISSEY MIYAKE oversized RUNWAY sweater

1982 ISSEY MIYAKE oversized RUNWAY sweater

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, geometric knit sweater designed by Issey Miyake as seen on the fall 1982 runway. Sweater features several different knitting techniques. Labeled a size M. Approximate meas...

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1980s Japanese Issey Miyake

2002 ISSEY MIYAKE printed cropped RUNWAY jacket
2002 ISSEY MIYAKE printed cropped RUNWAY jacket

2002 ISSEY MIYAKE printed cropped RUNWAY jacket

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This 2002 runway jacket by Issey Miyake is cropped with a boxy cut. It’s made from multiple printed panels that are visibly pieced together. The seams are integral to the design, cut...

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Early 2000s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake orange dress Pleats Please
Issey Miyake orange dress Pleats Please

Issey Miyake orange dress Pleats Please

By Issey Miyake, Pleats Please

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ISSEY MIYAKE - (Made in Japan) Orange Pleats Please dress. Size 3. A Collection circa 2006. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 110 cm SKU:VR580

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1990s Issey Miyake

Rare Issey Miyake Signature Pleated Multi-Color "Graffiti" Open Coat
Rare Issey Miyake Signature Pleated Multi-Color "Graffiti" Open Coat

Rare Issey Miyake Signature Pleated Multi-Color "Graffiti" Open Coat

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Issey Miyake signature pleated multi-color "Graffiti" open coat measures 46" in total length, sleeves are 23", underarm circumference is 44". All measurements are taken at "Un-stretc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake S/S Grey and Orange Pleated Curved Sleeve Tunic Dress, 1991
Issey Miyake S/S Grey and Orange Pleated Curved Sleeve Tunic Dress, 1991

Issey Miyake S/S Grey and Orange Pleated Curved Sleeve Tunic Dress, 1991

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Issey Miyake S/S 1991 color-blocked dove grey and neon orange pleated mini dress or tunic. Asymmetrical silhouette with twisted voluminous paper lantern sleeves. An origami masterpie...

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20th Century Issey Miyake

Navy blue sweater and trouser knit jacquard ensemble ISSEY MIYAKE New
Navy blue sweater and trouser knit jacquard ensemble ISSEY MIYAKE New

Navy blue sweater and trouser knit jacquard ensemble ISSEY MIYAKE New

By Issey Miyake

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Navy blue sweater and trouser knit jacquard ensemble. Knit composition: 55% cotton, 45% nylon. SIZE 2 (Jp) TOP SIZE: L PANT SIZE: M NEW WITH TAG

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2010s Japanese Issey Miyake

1990s Issey Miyake Pleats Please Trompe L’oeil Denim Blue Jeans Vintage Pants
1990s Issey Miyake Pleats Please Trompe L’oeil Denim Blue Jeans Vintage Pants

1990s Issey Miyake Pleats Please Trompe L’oeil Denim Blue Jeans Vintage Pants

By Pleats Please, Issey Miyake

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage 1990s Issey Miyake Pleats Please trompe l’oeil pleated pants ! At first glance, these look like a pair of blue jeans. Stitching around front and rear pockets, belt lo...

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1990s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Black Pleated Three Button Jacket With Laser Cut Hem & Cuffs
Issey Miyake Black Pleated Three Button Jacket With Laser Cut Hem & Cuffs

Issey Miyake Black Pleated Three Button Jacket With Laser Cut Hem & Cuffs

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to offer an Issey Miyake black pleated three-button jacket, an elegant example of the designer’s pioneering exploration of pleating and textile innovation. C...

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Early 2000s Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Wool coat size M
Issey Miyake Wool coat size M

Issey Miyake Wool coat size M

By Issey Miyake

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Wool coat 100% Wool Lime color Double breasted Two pockets With belt Length shoulder / hem cm 112 (44 inches) Shoulders cm 48 (18,8 inches) Size 3 / M

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2010s Italian Issey Miyake

Vintage Issey Miyake Men IM 401 Spiderweb Made in Japan Sunglasses
Vintage Issey Miyake Men IM 401 Spiderweb Made in Japan Sunglasses

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 ...

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1980s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake "Egg Carton" Bubble Jacket With Faux Fur 2000
Issey Miyake "Egg Carton" Bubble Jacket With Faux Fur 2000

Issey Miyake "Egg Carton" Bubble Jacket With Faux Fur 2000

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present a vintage Issey Miyake black "egg carton" bubble jacket with faux fur the fall 2000 collection famous for it's 3-D"egg carton" designs, fe...

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Early 2000s Issey Miyake

ISSEY MIYAKE S/S 1991 Documented Runway 'Dinosaur' Sleeves Black Silk Jacket
ISSEY MIYAKE S/S 1991 Documented Runway 'Dinosaur' Sleeves Black Silk Jacket

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. The twin of this jacket walked the runway in several colours and fabrics. Versions of it are part of various fashion museums worldwide such as The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Powerhouse Collection of the MAAS Museum in Sydney. The linen model was photographed by renowned fashion photographer Irving Penn and is shown in the book "Irving Penn regards the work of Issey Miyake" published by Bulfinch. Please see the reference pictures and send us a note for a video sequence of the fashion show. Designed under the eye of Issey Miyake himself this stunning black silk jacket features a simple yet complex cut based on origami Japanese folding techniques. Both front and back are expertly pleated. Yet the star of this design are the long sleeves that are folded and pressed in such a way to create a zig zag line along the top of the sleeve which is reminiscent of a dinosaur's jagged back. The use of silk gazar is the perfect choice for this garment as the fabric combines qualities of delicacy with a gentle stiffness which is required to maintain the folded fabric form. The jacket is unlined and buttons up the center front. Labelled "Issey Miyake" and tagged a Japanese vintage size M. The jacket was purchased in 1991 by my couture client in Munich, Germany, and has not been on the market prior to this. Excellent vintage condition. Bust: 104 cm – 40.94" Waist: 82 cm – 32.28" Length: 53 cm – 20.87" Measurements for bust and waist are taken flat across from side seam to side seam and then DOUBLED. Modern Sizing Equivalent: S-M Reference Photos: 1-5: S/S 1991 Issey Miyake runway...

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1990s Japanese Issey Miyake

ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage grey wool fringe oversized wrap Cocoon coat M rare
ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage grey wool fringe oversized wrap Cocoon coat M rare

ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage grey wool fringe oversized wrap Cocoon coat M rare

By Issey Miyake

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage grey wool fringe oversized wrap Cocoon coat M rare Reference: CRTI/A00465 Brand: Issey Miyake Collection: 1980s Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid...

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2010s Japanese Issey Miyake

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 1990s for Yohji Yamamoto. The bag is suitable for both daytime and evening events, a...

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1990s French Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Blue Denim and Printed Chiffon Ruffled Jacket and Skirt, FW 2003
Issey Miyake Blue Denim and Printed Chiffon Ruffled Jacket and Skirt, FW 2003

Issey Miyake Blue Denim and Printed Chiffon Ruffled Jacket and Skirt, FW 2003

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

This Issey Miyake ensemble from the Fall-Winter 2003 collection consists of a structured denim jacket and matching skirt, both featuring an intricate layered construction with printe...

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Early 2000s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Striped Wool Transformable Skirt
Issey Miyake Striped Wool Transformable Skirt

Issey Miyake Striped Wool Transformable Skirt

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Issey Miyake Striped Wool Transformable Skirt with attached strap to use as desired. The skirt is basically a doubled over rectangle with a hole at center for waist. There is a wide black wool strap is attached to each end of the fold forming a loop. A black pocket hangs freely from waistline. Light weight wool in greyish green...

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1980s Japanese Issey Miyake

Iconic Rare ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE Scorpio Dress Black Sculptural Dramatic
Iconic Rare ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE Scorpio Dress Black Sculptural Dramatic

Iconic Rare ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE Scorpio Dress Black Sculptural Dramatic

By Pleats Please, Issey Miyake

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...

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Early 2000s Japanese Issey Miyake

Blue pointy dress ISSEY MIYAKE
Blue pointy dress ISSEY MIYAKE

Blue pointy dress ISSEY MIYAKE

By Issey Miyake

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Blue pointy dress. No fabric composition tag but probably polyester. SIZE L

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2010s Asian Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Permenante Cotton Wrap Trousers 1980s
Issey Miyake Permenante Cotton Wrap Trousers 1980s

Issey Miyake Permenante Cotton Wrap Trousers 1980s

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

- 1980s collection by Issey Miyake - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Permenante Label soft cotton high waited trouser with side wrap detail - Excellent condition

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1980s Japanese Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake Y2K Black Minimalist Semi-Sheer Tank Dress
Issey Miyake Y2K Black Minimalist Semi-Sheer Tank Dress

Issey Miyake Y2K Black Minimalist Semi-Sheer Tank Dress

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This black minimalist dress by Issey Miyake is a versatile addition to any wardrobe. Sleeveless and scoop neck. With pleated detailing and the option to wear it alone or layered, th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake fashion for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Issey Miyake fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of blue, orange, red and other tones. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, and Rei Kawakubo appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Issey Miyake fashion from top boutiques around the world. Issey Miyake fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $74 and tops out at $48,798, while the average work can sell for $895.
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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What Issey Miyake pleats are called is Please Pleats. 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 were 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 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 conjure dramatic, sharp silhouettes and flowy movements in equal measure. In essence, he created an entirely new material with infinite iterations — a feat of technology as much as fashion. Explore a range of Issey Miyake apparel and accessories 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Yes, Issey Miyake is high-end. Since its founding in 1970 by designer Issey Miyake, the Japanese fashion brand has gained a reputation for using fine materials and producing pieces of exemplary quality. Issey Miyake is particularly well-known for offering apparel with unique embellishments like crisp pleats, elaborate folds and dimensional draping. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Issey Miyake apparel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Yes, Issey Miyake is a luxury brand. The Japanese fashion label has become famous for using innovative, fine materials, such as fabric that folds like origami, and for using technology to create unique, inventive pieces. For example, the late designer and founder Issey Miyake introduced a series of tube-knit dresses that could be cut as desired in 1997, and his Reality Lab now investigates new materials, such as fully recycled polyester. In addition, the brand has a solid reputation for producing clothing in accordance with lofty quality standards. Find a range of Issey Miyake apparel and accessories 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if an Issey Miyake bag is real, first look at the studs inside. Authentic bags will feature shiny studs, while replicas often have matte studs. On one stud, you will typically find a clear Issey Miyake logo tag. By comparing this tag to images of authentic labels shared on trusted online resources, you can determine if any discrepancies may indicate your bag is not real. Next, examine the individual geometric pieces that make up the bag. On a genuine Issey Mikaye, these pieces will be of uniform size and shape. Inconsistencies are usually the sign of a counterfeit. If you're still unsure about your bag's authenticity, a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert can be of assistance. Shop a variety of Issey Miyake bags, apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To spot fake Issey Miyake clothing, examine the labels to ensure that the logo is in the correct font and that information printed on the sales tags and the labels matches. Because spotting counterfeits can be challenging, the brand advises customers to contact them directly with questions about authenticity. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Issey Miyake clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Issey Miyake designs women's apparel with a distinctive contemporary style. Many of the brand's designs feature three-dimensional flourishes, such as dramatic pleats. Asymmetrical silhouettes and bold abstract prints are other common characteristics of the designer's looks. Shop a collection of Issey Miyake apparel on 1stDibs.