ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE blue maze print plisse scoop vest tank JP3 L
About the Item
- Designer:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: 3 (JP)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Hong Kong, HK
- Reference Number:
Issey Miyake
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Sha Tin, Hong Kong
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh black blue polka dot LV monogram oversized shirt LBy Louis VuittonLocated in Hong Kong, NTLOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh black blue polka dot LV monogram oversized shirt L Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Virgil Abloh Material: Cotto...Category
2010s Italian Collars
- VALENTINO 100% silk 2017 Garden of Early Delights Corpora silk blue shirt SBy ValentinoLocated in Hong Kong, NTVALENTINO 100% silk 2017 Garden of Early Delights Corpora silk blue shirt S Reference: LNKO/A01904 Brand: Valentino Collection: Spring Summer 2017 ...Category
2010s Blouses and Tops
- LORO PIANA teal blue 100% cashmere stitch button detail long sleeve polo shirt MBy Loro PianaLocated in Hong Kong, NTLORO PIANA teal blue 100% cashmere stitch button detail long sleeve polo shirt M Reference: JSLE/A00032 Brand: Loro Piana Material: Cashmere Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: Butto...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collars
- VALENTINO 2022 Runway blue silk tafetta relaxed neck tie oversized shirt IT38 XSBy ValentinoLocated in Hong Kong, NTVALENTINO 2022 Runway blue silk tafetta relaxed neck tie oversized shirt IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00266 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli C...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses and Tops
- BALENCIAGA 2018 turquoise acid dye washed heavy cotton ripped cuff shirt EU38 SBy BalenciagaLocated in Hong Kong, NTBALENCIAGA 2018 turquoise acid dye washed heavy cotton ripped cuff shirt EU38 S Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Collection: 2018 Material: Denim Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure...Category
2010s Italian Collars
- MARNI blue cotton overstitch funnel neck long sleeve curved hem shirt IT38 XSBy MarniLocated in Hong Kong, NTMARNI blue cotton overstitch funnel neck long sleeve curved hem shirt IT38 XS Reference: CELG/A00083 Brand: Marni Material: Cotton Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extr...Category
2010s Blouses and Tops
- Prada Blue Cotton Contrast Embroidered Long Sleeve Button Front Shirt SBy PradaLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Give your off-duty looks a modern twist with this chic Prada shirt. Cut from a blue cotton fabric, this shirt comes with a button-front and detailed with contrast embroidery detailin...Category
2010s Italian Shirts
- Giorgio Armani Pale Blue Striped Cotton Button Front Shirt XXLBy Giorgio ArmaniLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Express your unique style with this shirt from Giorgio Armani. It is made from breathable cotton and features long sleeves and a striped pattern all over. A pair of well-tailored pan...Category
2010s French Shirts
- Etro Blue Striped Cotton Button Front Shirt MBy EtroLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2In a trousseau of basics, this Etro shirt is a breath of fresh air with its dashing contemporary design. This lavish creation features a striped design and a smart fit. Mix and match...Category
2010s Italian Shirts
- Chanel Blue Silk Velcro Trimmed Button Front Blouse SBy ChanelLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2If you wish to build a sustainable closet with pieces that are minimal, versatile, and timeless, this Chanel blouse should be your choice. With a simple design, precise tailoring, an...Category
2010s French Blouses and Tops
- Chanel Blue Silk Velcro Trimmed Button Front Blouse SBy ChanelLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2If you wish to build a sustainable closet with pieces that are minimal, versatile, and timeless, this Chanel blouse should be your choice. With a simple design, precise tailoring, an...Category
2010s French Blouses and Tops
- Roberto Cavalli Gym Blue Printed Jersey Tank Top SBy Roberto CavalliLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2This tank top from Roberto Cavalli is a great pick for casual wear. Trendy and stylish, it is stitched using gym blue jersey fabric with a contrast print adorning the front. Match th...Category
2010s Italian Blouses and Tops