Issey Miyake: A Legacy of Innovation in Fashion

In 1983, Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake declared his ambition to revolutionize fashion—and he remained true to his vision. Blending poetry with practicality, his creations seamlessly merge tradition, modern technology, and everyday functionality.

This comprehensive volume explores Miyake’s dedication to textile research, fabrics, structures, and techniques from 1960 to 2022. With insights from Midori Kitamura, his longtime collaborator, and a chronological guide by Kazuko Koike, the book traces his groundbreaking work—from the founding of the Miyake Design Studio to his iconic A Piece of Cloth concept, the Body Series of the 1980s, and the revolutionary Pleats Please collection of the 1990s.

A must-read for designers, students, and fashion enthusiasts, this book is a captivating tribute to one of the most innovative minds in fashion history.