The Japanese couture house is in session. At Issey Miyake, it was the fleeting of free-form clouds. The need to create a fascination into its collection for the industry is in the coursing DNA of this Japanese fashion house, notably to always be at the forefront of new technology and the love of experimenting with remarkable fabrics and silhouettes. This time round, Miyake opened curtains for the “3D Steam Stretch” modernism, transforming their oriental-rooted clothing fabrics of knitwear and pleats to have a definite floating texture. A Miyake show is never ‘just’ a show – what an understatement; it is a hybrid of aural, visual and applied arts classified performance. Not to mention the infusion of mutedly weightless tones that, over-catwalk-time, intensified into acidic and strong black radiances.
Miyake’s version of Spring/Summer 2015 was all focused on their 3D Steam Stretch pleated textures, creating voluminous silhouettes that could be as though they were passing clouds. As Miyake models marched down the French podium, the opening looks centralized amongst white loose-fitted short-sleeved dresses in pleats. The most prominent Miyake silhouettes gave an hourglass figure, perfect for the women who need those extra highlights on feminine hip-curves. From the flawless-white looks to the autumnal-tinted patterns, the origami craft was Miyake’s most organic feature. Other pieces were as equally fleeting, what with long-sleeved dresses, shorts with pockets and matching jackets with thick infinity scarves. For the more flamboyant pieces were Miyake’s state-of-the-art combination of pale blue classic shorts with classic waist and blouse grey shirts, or dark blue shorts with cropped sleeves and matching shirts. The playful checkered game is revived, through the cropped pants in blue lined fabric, and mostly remarkable, the Buffalo check printing on oversized high neck paired with mini skirts. And those hats – crafted and ensemble in such organic forms, that it may have been the coolest accessories by far.
Issey Miyake gave the Japanese roots a beautiful representation with such uber imaginations and innovations. For those ladies who are not afraid of ethnic injected experiences in their wardrobe, Issey Miyake voiced this collection to these crowds. The ecstasy in couturière can only be preceded by Issey Miyake, especially with all the juxtaposition of both feminine serenity and flamboyance. (Text Nadilla Sari Ratman)