** ISSEY MIYAKE ( women ) **
This season ISSEY MIYAKE is full of different cultures. Some items that especially convey a feeling of spring with their materials and colors, such as our series expressing unique motifs in various colors, will be available from March 4 (Thu).
This series with an image of the ancient Gandhara region bears the pop pattern of imaginary animals.
(L) ¥25,200 / (R) ¥81,900
(L) Enjoy this unique texture with a pleasant cooling sensation, dyed in itazome, which is a traditional technique from Kyoto.
¥55,650
(M) This ornament is made with many layers of cut-out polyester parts.
¥31,500
(R) These sandals, a Clergerie collaboration product, bear a gradation of similar colors.
¥63,000
(L) These mesh tops of oblong rectangular shape use vivid colors.
¥9,450/each
(R) These denim pants with tulip motif fit comfortably.
¥48,300
** ISSEY MIYAKE ( men ) **
The 2010 Spring and Summer Collection was developed by getting inspiration from Turkey. From March 4 (Thu), unique Aladdin pants and tunics with specific details and colors, bearing the image of ethnic costumes worn by sultans (kings), will become available.
(L) These jackets have slightly different patterns one another, because they are hand-dyed by artisans.
¥71,400
(TR) Dots have been hand-printed onto paper materials to make these hats.
¥25,200/each
(BR) These double-ring belts are reversible.
¥29,400/each
(L) This shirt is dyed by using a special technique.
¥63,000
(R) These pants have a particularly soft texture because they went through numerous processes.
¥35,700
** PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE **
* ZEBRA SERIES *
From March 4 (Thu) a series, based on the season’s theme “STRIPES,” that conveys a playful mind and features zebra stripes, will become available. Pick your favorite zebra as the main item of your coordinate to enjoy a special styling.
(L) This T-shirt shows the print of a zebra in a dramatic way.
¥8,400
(R) This item images a zebra expressed in a unique way thanks to the jacquard fabric.
¥26,250
(L) This tunic is a limited item only available at our Roppongi Store and ELTTOB TEP ISSEY MIYAKE.
¥11,550
(M) This item images a zebra expressed in a unique way thanks to the jacquard fabric.
¥21,000
(R) This bag with a zebra illustration and a tail made of fringe definitely catches people’s eyes.
¥18,900
** HaaT **
A new product lineup, full of HaaT’s attractiveness, such as hand-finished series with superbly soft textures and men’s shirts that fully express the high quality of materials used, will be in our stores from March 4 (Thu).
From March 4(Thu.) to 17 (Wed.), an original HaaT apron, hand-embroidered by Thai mountain tribes (one per customer), will be offered for free to customers who purchase 52,500 yen (tax included) or more in total. Please be forewarned that they are in limited stock!
(L) You can enjoy different patterns with this reversible hand-woven kasuri jacket.
¥99,750
(R) This jacquard dress images scenery out of a window in southern France with a woven pattern that looks like a pastel drawing.
¥63,000
(L) These colorful scarves are decorated with the handworks of minor ethnic groups living in mountainous regions in Thailand.
¥42,000/each
(M) This scarf, using finely-spun organic cotton yarn, weighs only 54g.
¥39,900/each
(R) These mules are made by weaving together leather tapes of different textures.
¥60,900
(L) Enjoy the impromptu rhythm generated by the stripes expressed with block prints and pin tucks.
¥60,900
(R) The exquisite quality of material used for this hand-woven kasuri jacket is fully expressed through its simple design.
¥157,500
** me ISSEY MIYAKE **
* BATIK FAIR *
A series of items with plants and geometric patterns in batik-like expression will become available from March 4 (Thu).
From the same date, an original me ISSEY MIYAKE scrunchy (one per customer) will be offered for free to customers who purchase items from our BATIK Series. Please be forewarned that they are in limited stock!
(L) ¥27,300 / (M) ¥28,350 / (R) ¥30,450
(L) ¥15,750 / (R) ¥12,600/each
This colorful felt bag has mesh pockets that are convenient to use.
¥7,350/each
** HIKARU MATSUMURA THE UNIQUE-BAG **
* W-SERIES *
New items for our canvas bag series, which is full of easy-to-coordinate items, are now available. The W-series also includes tote bags with a striped rubber-print pattern.
(L) ¥19,950 / (R) ¥37,800
** RECOMMENDATIONS **
* KIWANDA *
The brand name “Kiwanda” means factory or bottega in Kiswahili. It is a brand featuring socks, which will be newly available from the 2010 spring and summer season. Please try the comfortable, utmost smooth feeling of the product and the combination of unique colors and patterns.
DESIGNER—Chieko Kinai
Chieko Kinai graduated from the Department of Scenography, Display, and Fashion Design of the Musashino Art University. While working as a freelance designer after being in charge of collection brands planning in an apparel company, she came upon a knitting factory that uses unique techniques. This motivated her to launch her own socks brand, Kiwanda.
>> Kiwanda
* SACHIO KAWASAKI *
SACHIO KAWASAKI is a brand characterized by its modern and high-quality dressmaking targeted at urbane women. The brand develops original textiles and designs related to seasonal themes in a way to derive utmost harmony.
DESIGNER—Sachio Kawasaki
Sachio Kawasaki was born in 1982 in Fukuoka. In 2002, he went to the UK to attend the Basic Course at the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. He then entered the Chelsea College of Art and Design and studied textile design. He worked as an assistant for several knit designers at Balenciaga in Paris while he was still a student. After graduating, he returned to the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and earned a MA in knitwear. His works upon graduation of school were showcased at the 2008 Autumn and Winter London Collection. He returned to Japan in 2009 to start his own company and label. His brand made its debut at the 2009 Autumn and Winter Tokyo Collection.
>> SACHIO KAWASAKI
