Japanese fashion designer who established his own line in 1970. His approach to fashion is often described as “technology-driven” and streamlined; according to the New York Times,
With the help of a studio that includes talented fabric designers, he has made some of the most radical clothing of his time — if it is not ahead of his time — introducing synthetic materials and initiating or perfecting new techniques: most notably, his signature pleating and wrinkling processes.1
In 2000, designer Naoki Takizawa took over responsibility for the ready-to-wear line; in 2006 he was replaced by Dai Fujiwara.
Fragrances were introduced in 1993 with L’Eau d’Issey, a huge seller despite a brief that reportedly called for the fragrance to smell like water, and despite the fact that Miyake was not a household name at the time. Subsequent releases include L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme (1994) and Le Feu d’Issey (1998). See also review for L’Eau Bleue d’Issey Pour Homme.
Fragrances are produced under arrangements with Beaute Prestige International, a division of Shiseido.
Recent fragrances from Issey Miyake
Recent releases include…
2006: L’Eau Bleue d’Issey Eau Fraiche, summer editions of L’Eau d’Issey 2006
2007: L’Eau d’Issey Une Goutte sur un Pétale, L’Eau d’Issey Summer 2007, L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Intense
2008: L’Eau d’Issey Summer 2008, L’Eau d’Issey Reflets d’une Goutte
2009: L’Eau d’Issey Une Goutte de Nuage, summer editions of L’Eau d’Issey 2009, a scent by issey miyake
2010: L’Eau d’Issey Fleur de Bois, summer editions of L’Eau d’Issey 2010, A Scent by Issey Miyake Eau de Parfum Florale, L’Eau d’Issey Noir Absolu & L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu
2011: L’Eau d’Issey Florale, A Scent by Issey Miyake Soleil de Néroli, L’Eau d’Issey Summer 2011, L’Eau d’Issey Or Absolu / Gold Absolute.
2012: L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Sport, L’Eau d’Issey Summer 2012, Pleats Please, Pleats Please L’Elixir
2013: L’Eau d’Issey Absolue, L’Eau d’Issey Summer 2013
Where to buy
The Issey Miyake fragrance line can be found at major department stores or online discounters.
Website
Further reading
See all articles on Now Smell This tagged Issey Miyake.
Read A Flash of Memory (an op-ed piece by Miyake, about nuclear weapons) at The New York Times.
1. From DESIGN REVIEW; Inventive Garments Designed to Go With the Flow, 11/26/1999.
