In 1983, Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake told The New Yorker that he wanted to pursue entirely new directions in fashion. He remained true to that vision throughout his career: through a singular fusion of poetry and practicality, his designs dissolved the boundaries between tradition, modern technology, and everyday functionality.

This volume on Issey Miyake’s fashion traces his deep engagement with textile research, materials, structures, and techniques from 1960 to 2022, revealing how boldly he pursued a vision that bridged tradition and innovation, nature and technology, and Eastern and Western culture. Midori Kitamura, who worked alongside Miyake for nearly fifty years, follows his career from the founding of Miyake Design Studio in Tokyo through the revolutionary A Piece of Cloth concept, the Body Series designs of the 1980s, the Pleats collections of the 1990s, and the practical everyday garments of Pleats Please.

Cultural icon Kazuko Koike guides readers chronologically through Miyake’s remarkable collections, inspirations, and artistic vision. An essential volume for fashion designers, students, and admirers alike, and a compelling tribute to one of the most innovative fashion creators of the modern era.

DETAILS • Author: Midori Kitamura • Publisher: Taschen • Format: Hardcover