Issey Miyake is a visionary artist and creator as well as an internationally regarded Japanese designer. Constantly in search of the essential through innovation, Miyake’s olfactory vision goes beyond perfume, reminding us that nature is the ultimate source of inspiration and influence on our emotions.
From 1970 in Tokyo, the Miyake Design Studio became passionate about the study of materials and the relationship between the body and clothes. A pioneer in mixing Japanese and Western styles, Issey Miyake endlessly explores the possibilities of textiles.
Issey Miyake successfully blends traditional and avant-garde, sobriety and colour, nature and sophistication, craftsmanship, and high technology. His creative spirit draws his inspiration from art, architecture, and a mix of cultures.