Paris Fashion Week: A tribute to the late Japanese fashion great Issey Miyake
“We see design as a process driven by curiosity, built upon a comprehensive exploration – bringing joy, wonder, and hope to life, and of course with a touch of playfulness."
A model wears a creation for the Issey Miyake ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2023 fashion collection presented Friday, Sept 30, 2022 in Paris. (Photo: AP/Francois Mori)
The Japanese techno-fabric-loving house of Issey Miyake marked the end of an era on Friday (Sep 30), presenting its first collection since the death of the house founder. Fashion icon Issey Miyake died last month in Tokyo at age 84.
A heartfelt tribute to him was included in the show notes from current designer Satoshi Kondo and the design team. It read: "We see design as a process driven by curiosity, built upon a comprehensive exploration – bringing joy, wonder, and hope to life, and of course with a touch of playfulness."
The spring show was fittingly contemplative.
Against the set of a huge glowing obelisk, draping and gentle curves defined the soft aesthetic. Models walked a hazy, white and blue backlit runway, appearing as if through clouds.
A loose white shirt had additional layers of fabric on the shoulder that fluttered like wings, while a neon-yellow trench with voluminous arms dazzled like the first ray of sun.
