Issey Miyake
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Issey Miyake
A Japanese design house known for pleating technology, sculptural forms, textile innovation, and movement based clothing.
History
Issey Miyake founded his design studio in Tokyo in 1970 after working in Paris and New York. The house became globally influential through experimental textiles, Pleats Please, A Piece of Cloth concepts, and wearable sculpture.
Description
The brand includes ready to wear, Pleats Please, Homme Plisse, Bao Bao bags, fragrances, and design objects. Its work often explores fabric engineering, geometry, lightness, and the body in motion.
Trend focus
Pleated garments, sculptural black clothing, Bao Bao bags, Japanese avant garde collecting, architectural basics, and textile innovation.
Where it is sold
Issey Miyake is sold through brand boutiques, isseymiyake.com market channels, luxury retailers, select department stores, and resale platforms.
Editorial note: This record is maintained as a practical resale reference for identification, market context, and brand literacy.