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Dress it up or pair it down, Pleats Please by Issey Miyake will make any outfit
One of Asia’s greatest exports, Japanese fashion has seen its fair share of dominance in the rarefied realms of style. And we can always count on the Land of the Rising Sun and look no further than the country’s capital for some serious sartorial inspiration. Japanese designers, who have provided consumers the world over with more than mere daring clothing choices, have long been holding court in Tokyo and worshipped like pop cultural deities internationally––and none more so than Issey Miyake.
Since Miyake’s label began in the spring of 1970, his creations have not only delighted the skin and eyes, they have also provided excitement for our nose too. From fragrances to fashion, perhaps one of the Japanese designer’s greatest hallmarks is his Pleats Please collection. Completely revolutionising Asian style since its official debut in 1993, the seemingly laborious technique of cutting fabrics two and three times larger than their intended size––only to be sewn, then sandwiched between paper, hand folded and put through the heat press; in that exact order––boasted formidable structure and offered astonishing freedom of movement for the wearer.
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Above Issey Miyake Pleats Please spring/summer 2022
Issey Miyake Pleats Please spring/summer 2022
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Oscillating between functional and individual, Pleats Please also perfectly marries iconic Japanese precision and the wearer’s unique relationship with personal style. Allowing incredible versatility and longevity, the collection cleverly captures the stylistic idiosyncrasies of the modern woman. And with every article of Pleats Please clothing, ardent fans of the iconic brand will also be familiar with their immense practicality––never having to contend with the hassle of ironing, their cornerstones are their ability to travel well without any fear of creasing. A worthy article of clothing that takes you everywhere, literally.
Another cause for celebration is the brand’s cutting edge designs. And the latest Pleats Please Spring/Summer 2022 collection lives up to its reputation with its impressive mix of colours and textures. Taking a page right out of the wonders of nature and the natural world, a series of dazzling additions take centre stage. Inspired by the wind and flowers, the former takes the form of the new Stormy print and Petal Waltz for the latter.
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Above Stormy by Issey Miyake Pleats Please spring/summer 2022
Above Stormy by Issey Miyake Pleats Please spring/summer 2022
Stormy by Issey Miyake Pleats Please spring/summer 2022
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Like a swirling vortex of wind, the dynamism and jubilance of the meteorological phenomena is complimented with the gentleness of the dolman sleeves––perfect to be worn on its own or over a pair of palazzo trousers and pointed heels or even a pair of trainers. And boasting even more sartorial adaptability, the blossoming of another icon of Japan: cherry blossom trees, breathe life into sublime separates––as tops, cardigans, dresses and even trousers beg to be included into our sartorial repertoire. Specifically designed to suit a modern lifestyle, these pieces are easily rotated and blend perfectly with our existing wardrobe; punctuating it with compelling pleated statements.
Petal Waltz by Issey Miyake Pleats Please spring/summer 2022
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Be it dressed up or casual, Pleats Please will take the modern woman from boardroom to ballroom effortlessly with just a quick addition or subtraction of clothing –– instantly transforming a look for any occasion and granting us the ability to wear our Asian pride on our sleeves.
Adriel Chiun is the Branded Content Editor of Tatler Singapore.
