Issey Miyake works in collaboration with Japanese artist Tadanori Yokoo on a collection of jackets that are spotlighted by artful designs. These pieces are set to join the ongoing ISSEY MIYAKE 0 APOC, known as the A Piece of Cloth project.
The colorful art by Yokoo details the retro stadium jackets for the season, which are carefully constructed using premium weaving machines. It is programmed to create a unique design using only a single piece of cloth instead of cutting and sewing the paneling materials together. Each piece is named after the artwork that adorns the silhouette, found at the back of the retro jackets. The "Tarzan is Coming" showcases a man yelling, "Razor" sees a man shaving, and more.
Pin-Up Art-Themed Jackets
Tadanori Yokoo and Issey MIyake Join Forces on Artful Jackets
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