Pleading For Pleats!
The Pleated Prince and his Design Process
“I believe there is Hope in Design.
Design evokes Surprise and Joy in people.
Issey Miyake”
Issey Miyake’s interest in design began when he encountered two bridges in his hometown of Hiroshima, both designed by Isamu Noguchi. The bridges were initially named Ikiru (“to live”) and Shinu (“to die”) in 1952, but were later renamed Tsukuru (“to build”) and Yuku (“to depart”). This experience made him realize that the essence of design is in enabling people to not only appreciate the bridges, but also to use them. Miyake’s designs and techniques are created to endure for future generations.
Issey Miyake’s approach to manufacturing has always been rooted in research and experimentation, encouraging his staff to think outside the box and not be bound by conventional frameworks. He has fostered new ideas by challenging them to think beyond trends and consider the current needs of society
Today, Issey Miyake’s work is loved by all who have a fearless approach to life – who are inspired by Miyake’s original ethos of experimentation and design. Pieces like the Chiffon Twist 1 top have been repeated season after season, giving it a timeless and trendless lifestyle. Sublines lik Issey Miyake Pleats Please have offered incredibly easy yet complex styles since 1993. The Issey Miyake Pleats Please Leaf Pleats Dress is a perfect example of dress that is easy and complex at the same time. The Issey Miyake Pleats Please Monthly Colors: July Shirt is something that can be worn with a pair of denim for an easy day out, or can be matched with the Issey Miyake Two as One Pant.
Movement and silhouette are important design aspects of the late Issey Miyake. The Issey Miyake Wooly Pleats Shirt and the Issey Miyake Enclothe Cardigan are two items available at W department that encompass these ethos.
