Issey Miyake Acid-Dyed Hoodie, Spring Summer 1994
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Length: 27.56 in (70.01 cm)Marked Size: 3 (JP)Bust: 19.29 in (49 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Seattle, WA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2651215994722
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: Seattle, WA
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Vetements Vagabond "Europe" Oversized Turtleneck SweaterBy VetementsLocated in Seattle, WABlue wool oversize turtleneck sweater from Vetements. Embroidered yellow pattern of stars at front. Raw trimming. The item was some of Demna's early grail. I also have the Europe...Category
2010s French Pullovers
- Acne Studios "Zora" Chunky SweaterLocated in Seattle, WACozy piece from SS2018 by Acne Studios, the piece was originally a womenswear but could be worn as an unisex piece. Size: XXS, could fits a size S. Condition: 9/10. The item is in ...Category
2010s Swedish Pullovers
- Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme Intarsia Floral SweaterBy Yohji YamamotoLocated in Seattle, WASeason unknown. But according to the size tag, the conjecture for dating of this piece is around 2010's or 2000's. The piece is from line Pour Homme by Yohji Yamamoto, the main mens...Category
Early 2000s Japanese Pullovers
- Givenchy F/W2013 Sequinn Ecstasy SweatshirtBy Givenchy, Ricardo TisciLocated in Seattle, WAFeatured on Ricardo Tisci F/W2013 Runway. Size: S, fits true to size, the piece is originally a womenswear piece. Condition: In near pristine condition with no signs of usage. Fee...Category
2010s French Pullovers
- Shinya Kozuka Kroyer Mohair SweaterLocated in Seattle, WAShinya Kozuka - the eponymous brand founded in 2015 with clear vision of reviving minimalism design through subtly loud, gentle maximalism approachment. The concept of the brand is...Category
2010s Japanese Pullovers
- Comme des Garcons HOMME A/W1988 Shield SweatshirtBy Comme des Garcons HommeLocated in Seattle, WAThis is one of the earliest print motifs appeared on HOMME line while the line was in charged by Keiichi Tanaka. The shield motifs garments included sweatshirt, shirt and a hybrid S...Category
1980s Japanese Pullovers
- PROENZA SCHOULER neon lime wool & cotton SLIT SLEEVELESS MOCK Sweater LBy Proenza SchoulerLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Proenza Schouler front and back slit knit sweater in lime green wool (60%), cotton (21%) and cashmere (19%). Features a high neck. Unlined. Has been worn and is in exc...Category
2010s French Pullovers
- Virgil x MCA Figures of Speech Pyrex Vision Yellow HoodieBy Virgil AblohLocated in Bear, DEVirgil x MCA Figures of Speech Pyrex Vision Yellow Hoodie Size Large Great overall used condition (view all pics) A personal hoodie of mine. No rush to sell. Extremely rare. Measur...Category
2010s Pullovers
- ALEXANDER McQUEEN c1998 Early Pale Yellow Wool Knit Balloon Cuff Sweater Size 44By Alexander McQueenLocated in Thiensville, WIS/S 1998 "Golden Shower" show, renamed "Untitled" Alexander McQueen pale yellow wool knit sweater. High neckline. Long sleeves are fitted at the top and have godet insets at the bott...Category
1990s Italian Balloon Sleeve Blouses
- GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pale Yellow Floral Cardigan Top SetBy Givenchy, Alexander McQueenLocated in Thiensville, WIGivenchy Couture S/S 1998 designed by Alexander McQueen pale yellow cardigan tank top set. Pale yellow and metallic floral embroidered knit. Eight center front button closures. Round...Category
1990s Italian Twin Sets
- BRUNELLO CUCINELLI yellow mohair 3/4 Sleeve Sweater MBy Brunello CucinelliLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Brunello Cucinelli knit sweater in yellow polyamide (47%), mohair (37%) and wool (16%). Features 3/4 raglan sleeves. Unlined. Ha...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans
- CHLOE ivory nude yellow wool cashmere PLAID FRINGED PONCHO Sweater XS - SBy ChloéLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Chloe plaid knit poncho in nude, pale pink, pale gray and pale yellow wool (95%) and cashmere (5%). Features a fringed hemline. Unlined. Has ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans