The life and work of Issey Miyake is presented through stunning photography, expert insight and illuminating essay in this luxe edition authored by Midori Kitamura and Kazuko Koike for Taschen. This comprehensive compendium presents Miyake’s bold vision — his fusion of poetry and practicality, traditional and modern technology — from 1960 to 2022. Kazuko Koike offers both a complete chronology of Miyake’s designs alongside an unprecedented personal profile, delving into the young designer’s earliest passions and inspirations. Drawing on nearly half a century of collaborative work with Miyake, Kitamura leads readers through his use of material and technical innovations in this essential volume, via the many iconic touchstones in his design career, including ‘A Piece of Cloth’, the ‘Body’ series’, and ‘Pleats Please’. This timeless tribute to one of the most innovative makers of our age is brought to life in images by Irving Penn, Yuriko Takagi among others. ‘Issey Miyake’ is a stunning, unmissable addition to any fashion library.
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The life and work of Issey Miyake is presented through stunning photography, expert insight and illuminating essay in this luxe edition authored by Midori Kitamura and Kazuko Koike for Taschen. This comprehensive compendium presents Miyake’s bold vision — his fusion of poetry and practicality, traditional and modern technology — from 1960 to 2022. Kazuko Koike offers both a complete chronology of Miyake’s designs alongside an unprecedented personal profile, delving into the young designer’s earliest passions and inspirations. Drawing on nearly half a century of collaborative work with Miyake, Kitamura leads readers through his use of material and technical innovations in this essential volume, via the many iconic touchstones in his design career, including ‘A Piece of Cloth’, the ‘Body’ series’, and ‘Pleats Please’. This timeless tribute to one of the most innovative makers of our age is brought to life in images by Irving Penn, Yuriko Takagi among others. ‘Issey Miyake’ is a stunning, unmissable addition to any fashion library.