BOOK | TASCHEN | 'PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE' Compiled with Contributions from 17 Writers and Approximately 400 Images
TASCHEN
The World of Issey Miyake's PLEATS PLEASE
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE
“I want to create universal clothes, like T-shirts and jeans.”—PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE, the embodiment of Issey Miyake’s dream as a designer, was born in 1993. Published by Germany's TASCHEN, the book *PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE* traces the brand’s history, exploring its universality, innovation, and allure through the contributions of 17 writers and approximately 400 images and original manuscripts. It will be released nationwide on Wednesday, October 31st.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
Available Now for an Early Look at Isetan Shinjuku
Since its inception, PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE has offered a range of colors and prints within a simple silhouette, adhering to the concept of “clothing as product.” Lightweight, wrinkle-resistant, machine-washable, and requiring no ironing, these garments simply roll up for storage. Their ease of wear has made them a favorite for everyday use and an ideal choice for travel, earning them global acclaim and transforming the lifestyles of women worldwide.
Photo by Philippe Brazil
The 17 individuals who illuminate the world of PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE and its innovative approach to clothing are: Yoshiko Ikoma, Li Edelkoort, Kawaii Factory, Midori Kitamura, Catherine Gurnie, Yasuo Kobayashi, Olivier Saillard, Kazuko Sato, Taku Sato, Antigone Schilling, Yasuko Seki, Yuriko Takagi, Yoichi Tsuzuki, Gwenael Nicolas, Josephine Pride, Issey Miyake, and Tokujin Yoshioka (in Japanese syllabary order).
Furthermore, this book offers an unprecedented look inside the factory, revealing the manufacturing process of PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE’s signature “product pleats,” from yarn creation to the finished garment.
Web Store / ELTTOB TEP ISSEY MIYAKE WEB STORE
(store.elttobtep.com) (Japan only) will offer the book with an exclusive original tote bag from ISSEY MIYAKE starting Wednesday, October 31st.
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE
Price: ¥4,500
Concept and Editorial Direction: Midori Kitamura
19.6 × 24.9 cm, 576 pages, flexi cover
Bilingual (English/French/Japanese)
Inquiries
TASCHEN
Tel. 03-3524-2321
Available from Wednesday, October 31st at the following major bookstores and ISSEY MIYAKE retail stores:
TASCHEN STORE IN BALS TOKYO GINZA
BALS TOKYO ROPPONGI
BALS TOKYO NAKAMEGURO
LOUNGE by Francfranc
Daikanyama Tsutaya Books
TSUTAYA TOKYO ROPPONGI
AOYAMA BOOK CENTER Main Store
AOYAMA BOOK CENTER Roppongi Store
Parco Book Center Shibuya Store
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE / AOYAMA
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE / ROPPONGI (Tokyo Midtown)
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE / TOKYO SKYTREE (Tokyo Solamachi)
ISSEY MIYAKE / AOYAMA
132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE
me ISSEY MIYAKE / AOYAMA
HaaT / AOYAMA
ELTTOB TEP ISSEY MIYAKE / GINZA
ELTTOB TEP ISSEY MIYAKE / SEMBA