Innovative clothing created by folding and pressing a single piece of fabric.

"132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE" is a label that proposes advanced craftsmanship, pursued by Issey Miyake and the Reality Lab. team. The starting point for the garment's form lies in various three-dimensional shapes developed in collaboration with computer scientists. By folding these into two dimensions and altering the positions of the cut lines, revolutionary clothing is created. The fabrics for shirts, skirts, dresses, and pants are made from recycled fibers, embedding a message about contemporary manufacturing.

This season, "132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE" draws inspiration from the "circle," utilizing the inherent characteristics and limitations of circular construction to eliminate facings and create light, flowing edges for hems and collars.

The objects by architect Ryuji Nakamura are inspired by the "CIRCULAR" series, where garments are formed by cutting several circles of the same size and stitching them together at a few points, expressing an elegant worldview.

These objects, with their delicate, floating lines yet simultaneously conveying the power of matter like gravity and material, create a space where the simple form of a circle expands into infinite possibilities.

Ryuji Nakamura speaks about "Folding Circles."

Architect Ryuji Nakamura offers the following comment on his work:

"The 'CIRCULAR' garments from 132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE are 'circles' when folded. However, when worn, their structure creates multiple 'arcs,' resulting in a soft silhouette. CIRCULAR is clothing that offers us the joy of a simple form, the 'circle,' unfolding into infinite shapes.

Inspired by these garments, the objects created here are formed by folding 'circles' six times the size of the clothing, and through the way they are folded, a three-dimensional form composed of a series of 'arcs' emerges. The delight in witnessing unexpected shapes born from a single, simple form – the 'circle' – is precisely the same as the moment one stands before a mirror wearing this garment."


ELTTOB TEP ISSEY MIYAKE / GINZA
4-4-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3566-5225
Opening Hours | 11:00 - 20:00

ELTTOB TEP ISSEY MIYAKE / SEMBA
1F, 4-11-28 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Tel. 06-6251-8887
Opening Hours | 11:00 - 20:00
www.elttobtep.com


REALITY LAB. ISSEY MIYAKE
FROM-1st., 5-3-10 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3499-6476
Opening Hours | 11:00 - 20:00
www.isseymiyake.com/reality_lab_issey_miyake/


Ryuji NAKAMURA
Born in Nagano Prefecture in 1972. Completed his Master's degree at Tokyo University of the Arts. After working at Jun Aoki & Associates, he established Ryuji Nakamura & Architects in 2004. In addition to general architectural design for residences and stores, he also designs exhibition spaces, museum installations, and stage sets.
http://www.ryujinakamura.com/