The History of Issey Miyake 

Rest in peace to the legendary issey miyake…🖤.

When I was a teen and first got into fashion around 81-82 (actually many caught the 80’s designer craze around this time, especially men’s wear fashion), there was a prestigious clothing store that featured Issey Miyake in their widow called Wilkes Bashford in SF. I think it was just one male mannequin with a collarless shirt with a side opening pocket that no one else had done before on a shirt and pants that had a long built in belt made out of the same material that was twisted around the waist 2x. It blew my mind bc it was so futuristic for that time. I ended up finding the same pants when Wilkes had a sale. I was still like 19 or 20 and on a student budget and couldn’t afford his clothes bc it was meant for the rich and famous. About a year later Macy’s started carrying his line and I wanted this pair that costed $175. and it was a pair of baggy khaki like pants but they were inside out. I eye them for about a month and finally decided to buy them and asked my friend that worked there if she could get them for me with her discount and she agreed. So I went there with a friend and told him to watch them while I get my friend that worked at Macy’s. When I came back, I found my friend walking around and not watching them (not sure if he hid them out of jealousy) and they were gone in about 15/20mins. Looking back, I should’ve asked the sales clerk if they had just sold them or if they had more bc they only displayed on me in each size. But I didn’t bc I didn’t want to put any attention on using my friends Macy’s discount. So I grabbed another pair I also liked that had this open pleat on the front leg. When you walked, the pant pleat opened up and closed. The only person I saw that had the inside out Issey pants was the same salesperson that was working that day I was trying to buy the pants at Macy’s. So not only was expensive to buy designer clothes back then, but also hard to get them before they sold out in your size. Which also made it appealing to own. A few year later. I found a pair of Issey pants at a goodwill store for like $10. It had a small tear where the drawstring hole on the waist and I got it fixed. Either they were donated by one of the 2 stores that carried his line in SF or donated by someone who bought them and didn’t want to fix. But they were in good condition and looked almost new or worn only a few times. I think no one knew who Issey was and why they probably didn’t sell quickly. I just wanted to say that back then when you owned designer clothes, bc it was kind of new for men to dress more edgy, when you wore these pieces, you got noticed and had something no one else owned or only a few. And compared to the clothes most men bought from Sears and Mervin’s, you really stood out. Many of us being in our early 20’s would wear them out in the clubs where most gathered on the weekend where the clothes were showcased in major cities in the US. You felt special wearing these clothes especially at a young age in the 80’s and felt you were wearing the same clothes that the stars like Michael Jackson and other big music artists were wearing.

He was way ahead of his time. His designs hold up today. Thank you for this video essay. I really wanted to learn more about this extraordinary artist.

This was a great tribute to an icon. Thanks for making, and by doing so, allowing me to learn more about Mr. Miyake.

I studied fashion design / illustration as well as pattern making in 2 different schools in Tokyo in late 60s-early 70s. Just about the same time as Issey was learning his crafts. I'm few years younger than him but he'd been my icon for design not only for clothing but of new textiles and even some metallurgy field. He definitely is a gigantic figure in the world fashion industry for bringing in modernity and innovations. I didn't pursue fashion as I thought competitions are severe to make it in that field not to mention long time of working in like pit in the hole place with not much rewards. Issey was smart in that he chose to go to foreign environments to pursue his passion.

As a young designer your channel has helped me so much. Thanks for all you do 🤞

Great video, as always! By the way, “L’eau d’Issey” is also a play on words on “L’Odyssée”, meaning “The Odyssey“ 😉

Bro you gotta give us the MARNI story 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Love these videos! So insightful, Thankyou ❤

Truly iconic, thanks for the video!

Yet another great doc! Many thanks.

I absolutely love your videos, thank you for this content 🤩

Amazing video, thank you

this channel never disappoints, i've learned so much from these videos! RIP Issey

u been on a roll lately this fire!!! RIP Issey

The brilliance of Issey Miyake's amazing pleated fabric is that ever since its development, that type of fabric is now SO ubiquitous, that it can still be easily found even today. I myself have worn myriad clothing articles with these similar pleats; they're very comfortable and forgiving. Always loved Miyake's clothes, with their gentle Asian influence and aesthetic.

I love your channel. Never stop 👏👀 Looking forward to the history of Jil Sander and other designers you consider tackling. Thanks!

Omg thank you so much! Commented this on your community post and now it’s here! I am so happy u posted this so excited to be hearing this story of legend! MUCH LOVE TO CHANNEL!! KEEP IT UP!! ❤

Thanks for that informative footage more please!!!

There is so much I gain from watching your videos. I hope you continue to share your knowledge with us.

You make such amazing videos! And Rest in Peace Issey

been needing this one for a minute

Hey love the video, your new videos usually show up on my home page but this one dint, came here from the notification.

Brilliant video to a brilliant man and designer. As a designer myself Issey was an inspiration to try different things as a young designer. Thank you for your videos really enjoy them . RIP Issey .

Great video!

great video!

I've never been this early to a Thead video before! I can't wait to learn all sorts of stuff. 😊

Wow thank you for this threaducation

this is dope af! RIP Issey

Thank you for including sources

amazing video! RIP issey miyake!!!

I don’t usually comment stuff.. I want to thank you for this, and all your videos!

by far your best video

We love a threaducation video

I love Threaducation

My absolute favourite designer. I was so fortunate to be gifted a Miyake perfume by a dear Japanese friend back in 2013.

Absolute banger of a video, would love a video about Junya Watanabe

Rest In Peace to a fashion legend

rip , great video !!!

thx for sharing it with us RIP I. M. + +

Nice video

Genius Issey Miyake!! Game changer of note. RIP

As Japanese, late 90’s I was in middle school.. I did not know whole fashion world. (I wanted know some how thru magazine and etc..) Anyway it was a thing wear cologne or fragrance coz we’re wore uniform at school. That’s at least we can enjoy some fashion.. My very first cologne was Isssey Miyake.

thanks so much... since 30 years all my flavor is only ISSEY.. never search about him.. no documentary in french.. THANKS SO MUCH

Didin't know much about Miyake. Great piece. Def didn't know of his relationship with Jobs. Will you be doing Kenzo?

I have been pretty fond and got exposed to him and his work quite recently maybe last year/this year... may he rest in peace, I am excited to dive deeper!

perfect timing

babe wake up, new Threaducation just dropped

Just looking at the runway shows makes me feel cozy and protected. 😌

My favorite💪🏾🔥💎

Rest In Peace to Miyake. Truly a pioneer. I’d love to see a video on Carol Christian Poell at some point!!

merci bcp❤️

True legend, may I ask what is the song your using in the background truly makes me feel relaxed please share when you have a chance.

I would be hyped on a Kapital Video

u just dont miss. can we get a marni or junya watanabe vid next? also martine rose would be fye.

Thanks for helping me with my homework 😂

Pimp c showed me issa miyake

King 🙏🏾🖤🕊️

17:17 also l'eau d'issey sound like L'Odyssée, which is something very BIG, you should check it out!

Please do Thom Browne!

Can you do Steve Madden next please !

Pleats Please is a masterful example of how a simple idea and technique can still be regarded as luxurious and high end. I love my PP pants, dressed up or dressed down. It’s expensive as hell but the value of not having to baby the garment and it’s versatility make it worth every penny.

RIP to this Legend.

I bought his fragrance is the early 00’s cus I liked the scent and the bottle design, but didn’t know the half of his fashion legacy

Do Martine Rose next

Need to do a jpg one

OG❤

one day this channel will go over my brand

you should do marc Jacobs

Wow, my dads favorit designer clothed Steve Jobs ❤😊

You’re a legend ⚡️

TUFF

history of yohji pleaseee

We need a givenchy episode

Can you please do a Bijan history am wondering how he biult a luxury empire

Love this video, only one small issue, please pronounce his name correctly🥹

What’s the name of background music?

Moving

RIP to One of the most innovative designer

good designer and very handsome

sorta off topic question…anyone know the name to this instrumental?

Issey: ファッション業界への貢献に感謝しま

R.I.P legend

Let's go

I adore this channel 🥹 every time I watch a video, I feel so inspired to go out and change the world in some way

what show was @ 7:40

RIP Issey

steve jobs sweater

rest in peace

Opium* reference 😱

He was really handsome.

m rockin' Miyake Issey I mean, it's Issey Miyake yk what I meant

Miyaga❤️‍🩹

Yet we lost another legendary designer and I wonder who took over his legendary house as creative director

RIP

An artists identity shouldn't be reduced to the place that they're from!!!

I'm rockin' Miyake Issey I mean, it's Issey Miyake, you know what I meant ❤

1:13 She see's you, and the fabric of your being. Seriously though, How fucking creepily inhuman does that person look ?! :|

im rocking miyake issey its issey miyake but yk what i mean

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