# Subtly Striped Timepieces Issey Miyake Unveils Special Edition of Jasper Morrison's 'Please' Watch By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-04-06 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jasper-morrisons-please-watch References: [acquiremag](https://www.acquiremag.com/style/issey-miyake-jasper-morrison-please-special-edition) & [isseymiyake-watch](https://www.isseymiyake-watch.com/watches/please.html) Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has reintroduced Jasper Morrison's 'Please' watch with a new special edition design that will be sold exclusively in the brand's Japan store location. The reimagined model features a 40mm [pink gold-plated case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crw001g9jr) with matching hands and an [all-black stainless steel finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-fusion-all-black-camo). However, the piece's most notable element is its [striped grey and black pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmds5610ma7er) which flows seamlessly out from the watch face into its linking bracelet. As a result, the watch delivers an incredibly sleek and wholly unique style that is at one time eye-catching yet understated. In terms of power, the Please watch comes equipped with a VJ20 quartz movement, which boasts a three-year battery life. For those interested, the luxurious new timepiece will be available to order starting April 8. Image Credit: Issey Miyake ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Watch Designs:** Creating unique and visually appealing watch designs using innovative materials and patterns. - **Long-lasting Quartz Movements:** Developing advancements in watch movements to increase battery life and overall durability. - **Limited Edition Releases:** Building exclusivity and brand loyalty through the release of limited edition and region-specific products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Innovating new luxury watch designs using unconventional materials to widen customer demographics. - **Horology:** Developing longer-lasting and more powerful quartz movements to increase watch functionality and appeal. - **Marketing:** Utilizing limited edition release strategies to increase brand loyalty and create buzz among targeted customer bases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-woodwork.md) - [Chic Celestial Ombre Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-lx-gmt-us-special-edition.md) - [Lustrously Chic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-gmap2100-series.md) - [Rock-Textured Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwame-tokyo-iwao-sumi.md) - [Artful Patterned Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrgb2000kt3a.md) - [Collaborative Fashion-Centric Patterned Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmds5610ma7er.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Collaboration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-paul-smith-bn0279.md) - [Co-Branded Maximalist Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marni-x-gshock-gmds5610ma7er.md) - [Celebratory Celestial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition.md)