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
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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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
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...
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...
Issey Miyake Vintage Spring 1994 Pleated Midi Dress Multicolor Tile Grid Print
By Issey Miyake
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Issey Miyake pleated dress from the Spring/Summer 1994 collection. Multicolor grid pattern executed in Miyake’s signature permanent pleatin...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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
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
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
$480Sale Price|20% Off
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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,...
$632Sale Price|20% Off
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...
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...
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...
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
Issey Miyake Women's Pin Striped Double Breasted Wool Jacket ca 1990
By Issey Miyake
Located in University City, MO
Issey Miyake Women's pin striped double breasted wool jacket Size Small The classic wool jacket is designed with medium weight black Laine wool jux...
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...
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...
$2,112Sale Price|20% Off
ISSEY MIYAKE 2000 Vintage Runway Egg Carton black white cloque hooded dress L
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISSEY MIYAKE 2000 Vintage Runway Egg Carton black white cloque hooded dress L Reference: CRTI/A00558 Brand: Issey Miyake Model: Egg carton dress Coll...
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
$656Sale Price|25% Off
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...
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...
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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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 Col...
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 ...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...