Issey Miyake Isn't Dead: He's Immortal 

the movement and the garments of the dancers as they do the flood really seem jelly-fish like, and I'm sure that it's not a coincidence, jellyfish have such a unique life cycle, and some are even immortal, they only change shapes. in most of east asia and especially japan, white is the grieving color, but not only that, we value the idea of mentorship and family, and "staying true" so much, this show is almost so unique in that it is: 1.Satoshi-san proving himself in the absence of his sensei (which is a necessary). 2. Satoshi-san paying homage to Miyake sensei's legacy through house codes. 3. Satoshi-san promising the public and the customers that, Issey Miyake will always be Issey Miyake. and 4. a farewell to Miyake sensei, but not exaggerated, a calm farewell, a loving, respecting bow, to say, "thank you, so long"

Issey Miyake. Sublime ❤

This is such an inspiring video. I‘ve always loved it when fashion design and engineering meet.

Your great Bliss. I get so much inspiration from you and Idk much about fashion

What an amazing answer.

The flexibility in the fabric is fascinating (sorry, a few too many 'f's in one sentence, but whaddaya gonna do). As a busty human being I find the idea of a reversible dress this side of revolutionary. I look at these ensembles and I can't even begin to guess at what the flat pattern pieces would look like. There's a degree of magic in the cutting. The fluidity of movement - astonishing. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

My favourite designer ❤ excited to watch this!

Oh man those PB dresses were so cool. Miyake really made avant garde fashion accessible, not only as a price point, but by creating garments that were actually so comfortable and wearable. To me, that's his biggest contribution, though the technical achievements still blow me away.

I love the part where your brother is joining. He is genius: the people look like they are the clothes because this would also mean that the body IS the sculpture aka this relates to the thought of humans always had the desire to create statues thought out human life time on earth. And here it is done in a flexible way instead of solid.

genius analysis as always. really enjoyed your take on issey miyake's fashion & design. I must admit at the moment i feel kinda strange, because I feel like I loose the connection to fashion as all the designers i really admired died within the last couple of years. Virgil, Alber, Issey, Vivienne. It also makes me feel old in a way. Somehow like my heros from my youth have died and left me/ us here. It's a strange world. Your take on fashion and established brands and designers provides a way of safe haven where I can dive into this world of fashion as if nothing has changed and everything is still the same. That's what fashion is to me and what I connect clothes with. Memories of the past that hold a value for me in the present and future and which I get to carry on by wearing it. So thanks for providing no only these insights but also for this place.

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Ohh that black and vanilla colorblock dress is perfection. Satoshi clearly has an understanding of how to dress the human body; that example alone would flatter and comfort any shape and size, while instantly looking chic and sharp. Imagine it with some Veja sneakers, or Prada block heel slingbacks w/ tights, monster-soled boots, wee foot hugging Mary-Jane flats, even sky high orange or magenta patent stiletto pumps.. add a gorgeous silk headscarf, so freaking versatile. I want one! 😍

I love your content

Definitely appreciate the additional insight you share here. It’s so impressive to see the full spectrum from science and engineering to art being continued through a new innovative perspective.

love everything you put out

the nude part really hit me how the abstract sculpture was really visible and enhanced by the movement of the model reminded me of the Venus de Milo mind blowing great video!

I appreciate you and your channel. I never gave you this designer a chance until now 😊

U are awesome

This was great. I liked your comment about critique about the work not being as high-concept being intellectually dishonest (and to add on my end, showing hubris and presumption). I feel people who focus on the intellectualizing/high concept disregard the nature of craftsmanship and layers of complexity that go into one highly honed skillset paying homage to another highly honed skillset, as if that isn't enough to respect and acknowledge in of itself.

The breakdown of the show was honestly fantastic!! I feel Satoshi represented Issey’s impact well especially with the sculptural reference and eccentric silhouette, Alsoo polyester is the worst😂

Thank you for this

*OH MY GOD* I didnt know he was dead - I had a girlfriend for 10 years who used to wear LOADS of his stuff in the 90's The Kimono era, Plantation era type stuff in earthy browns and greys - wow...

Great video. How did I miss it when it was first posted? Silly me.

"there will not be someone making movies in the name of martin scorsese" tell that to the Goncharov people

I love the outros though!

love that apoc is the base of mainline! and that they are making themselves even more eco 💚💙

Wow, this show is the perfect example of why shownotes are important.

I've stopped following Fashion Month. I've become bored of all the concepts, collaborations, celebrities, and conceits (alliteration intentional). I ate these up when I was younger, but now that I'm older and especially after living through a pandemic, I want simplicity. I want to throw something on that makes me happy, and will do so for years. Life is hard; there's so much pressure. Clothes that are intellectual exercises disconnected from the body and how people go about their days just depress me. I don't need another thing to weigh me down. Issey makes a ton of sense to me in middle age. The clothes are comfortable, easy to care for and pack, come in a vast rainbow of beautiful colors, and they're timeless. Issey is forgiving in a way few things in life are. The strong feelings around his death and Phoebe Philio's imminent return show that people value well-designed clothes that fit their lives, not the other way around. I'll likely die in Issey.

The origami pleating is AMAZING !

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great

4:46 why do we often separate art and science?? they're so good together 😍

Love the first look from "Nude"

Love the content and think I'd like the rest of the videos too. When you suggested that viewers should be supportive like your mom and subscribe, I decided to press the button.

I’m a bit disappointed that you so rarely comment on menswear. Homme Plissé is incredible.

the greatest

2:51 oh my god satoshi

where do u get the show notes?!

"engineer of cloth" nice phrase. suppose painters are somewhat engineers of paint, sculptors engineers of rock, so on

W outro

Whats the name of the image at 0:55

You are so gorgeous. ☺️

These sculptural pieces are so pretty, but I don't think my autism would let me just wear them. I'd keep doing "The Picard Maneuver" and trying to straighten it. *facepalm*

@blissfoster there’s an editing error at the end I think sorry to be the nitpicker but your video is too good to get fucked up by one editing error

How is your discord channel named? I can’t find it

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Okay Isaac now has to contribute a review in (nearly) every video or I’m unsubscribing and you can tell him I said that. 😁😉 👍

But how does any of this matter? No one wears it. You must see it in a show or you will not see it. I agree with your view on Polyester, just trash.

Ur mom is subbed?

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Of course, we can talk about how phenomenal the show is. But more importantly, the outro of the video was so WHOLESOME 🥹

Hi Bliss

I find myself wondering if handsome young dude has ever seen The safety dance video from the eighties. Same noho chic (boho chique). Idk. Take care, anyone who may read this❤😂