Presenting ISSEY MIYAKE INC.’s 2012 Christmas season, developed under the theme of “Magic.” At ELTTOB TEP ISSEY MIYAKE, the season started with a window display titled “Momentary Shape, Lyrics of Brightness.” Products perfect for this season and items produced under the theme of “Magic” are available from each brand. Please stop by!
“Momentary Shape, Lyrics of Brightness”
Pouring rain changes into snow, piling up on the ground.
Then the snow melts, turning into fog and clouds.
And then, it turns into rain again…
Within much the same way, resin that melts when heat is applied differs in its beauty and momentary shape every time it is reformed. “Momentary Shape, Lyrics of Brightness” is a work that expresses the beauty and warmth inherent to plastic, and was designed and produced by Honda Plus, a plastic forming company that makes products such as PET bottles, and supervised by artist Mika Aoki.
Using PET resin that is generally used for mass production in molds, Honda Plus invented the “ame” (rain) crafting technique as a new type of manufacturing.
This work was hand-made with PET materials, and features many positive words pouring down like rain, including “happy,” “active,” “merry” and “enjoy.” We have added special words for ELTTOB TEP ISSEY MIYAKE to this work, and hope it brings you all abundant happiness.
Design and production: Honda Plus Co., Ltd. ame Dept.
Art supervision: Mika Aoki
Starts from November 1 (Thu), 2012!
This season’s lineup by HaaT, the brand that continuously offers clothes and accessories that can be enjoyed for years to come and brings the handmade warmth of traditional materials and techniques with the design of Japan and the craftsmanship of India, will now be available at our Ginza store.
On the same day as the launch of the new items, the installation “-lattice-” by interior designer Mr. Hiroshi Seki, which uses timber from forest thinning, will open, following the installation at our Semba Store.
In addition, “Crepe Tartan Revival,” a checkered large-size scarf that bounces lightly against the body will be available in special colors exclusively at our Ginza Store.
Hiroshi Seki: Interior designer
Hiroshi Seki was born in 1966 in Shizuoka Prefecture. After studying under interior designer Tsuyoshi Shimbo, he founded Seki Design Studio. He designs spaces and products related to people’s life, including stores, residences, furniture and housewares. He also plans and sells products in his original brand, “Sunomono.”
Outerwear to prepare for the onset of a full-fledged winter is available. Use to your visit as chance to take a look at our improved collection of winter outfits.
The story of innovative clothing designer Issey Miyake’s PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE is told in a book for the first time. The book, entitled PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE, is published by TASCHEN. This new book reflects on the 20 years of history, while introducing newly written articles on the universality, innovativeness, and appeal of the clothes and also includes about 400 images.
Concept and editorial direction by Midori Kitamura
19.6 x 24.9 cm, 576 pages, Flexicover
Trilingual edition (English, Japanese, French)
4,500 Yen (tax inclusive)
Available in Japan from October 31, 2012
For further information on the book, please contact TASCHEN at 03-3524-2321.
ELTTOB TEP ISSEY MIYAKE Ginza reopened with its space expanded to the second floor on September 27.
September 1 (Thu.) – September 22 (Sat.)
UNIVERSE ⇄ UNIVERSE
Saki Chikaraishi, a “hyper knit creator” whose ambition is to “wrap the whole world up in knitting,” creates woolen art works with a “mission” to link the world together in a warm and gentle connection.
“ManGlobe,” a wool-knit globe-shaped robot with eyes in five continents, is the partner and symbol of the artist, who aims to link the world together in a warm and gentle connection, using woolen yarn.
With this work as the centerpiece, the exhibition, “UNIVERSE ⇄ UNIVERSE,” was created to crystallize Chikaraishi’s message: “If you flew out into space and took a look, wouldn’t the Earth be just like the ‘ManGlobe’? Beyond national and racial borders, it is a simple and plain fact that all people live on one planet, the Earth. The boundless yearning for space is also common to all mankind.”
Saki Chikaraishi
In 2004, her work received a Jury Selection in the Art Division at the 7th Japan Media Arts Festival, and she won the GOLD prize in the Interactive Division at the 9th Campus Genius Award. In 2005, she held her first personal exhibition. In 2009, she began her efforts to “wrap up the whole world in knitting”—knitting everything around her, places where she visited and people who she met—as she launched her creative activity on the Gold Coast. Since then, she has been pursuing her “mission” in various fields, including personal exhibitions, workshops, and live knitting.
On September 27 (Thu), ELTTOB TEP ISSEY MIYAKE GINZA will reopen with its space expanded to the second floor. We will be closing September 23 (Sun) – 26 (Wed) for remodeling. We apologize for the inconvenience, and ask you to keep these dates in mind when planning your visit.
Products that will be perfect as we move into late autumn will appear from September 1 (Sat).
(Products of PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE will appear from September 6 (Thu).)
** ISSEY MIYAKE ( women ) **
* Mineral Miracle *
The beauty and power of the natural world hidden in minerals are expressed by adding unique and elegant elements.
- This jacket is reminiscent of the texture and color of stones.
- This coat has a unique, round form.
- This pleated jacket expresses the delicate color gradations of natural stone in a woven texture.
- This pleated jacket and simple skirt shows a beautiful change of colors inspired by minerals.
- Colorful mohair sweaters
- These necklaces use large parts to give them a strong presence.
- These large-sized mohair scarves come in beautiful color combinations.
** ISSEY MIYAKE MEN **
* KASANE *
Based on the season’s theme “KASANE” (layering), the traditional wisdom of living firmly based on people’s daily lives, the brand offers a series that uses original techniques.
- These leather gloves combine two kinds of leather: deerskin and lambskin.
- The items in this series apply distortion to a checkered fabric made of two layers of light gauze, expressing lightness and humor.
- The special processing makes the colors in this hat change mysteriously.
- With these shirts, you can have fun with the different looks expressed by the layered fabric.
- This denim item features stitches in a woven pattern.
** PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE **
* BEING TOGETHER, LIVING TOGETHER *
Items representing a lively expression of this season’s theme of “coexistence and consortium with nature” are now on sale.
- This skirt uses a print that expresses the power of plants, and is decorated by fringe that sways with the movements of the body.
- This tunic has a chic feel, with fringe on plain black fabric.
- These pants feature a motif of chimpanzees running energetically along the ground.
- These playful belts are reminiscent of bananas, from green ones to fully-ripe ones.
- These boots have a unique sole that flexibly reacts to the movements of the body.
- This coat is highly resistant to cold weather, and features a needle-punching process.
[Scheduled to hit stores on September 20 (Thu)]
- This item in the monthly color series gives the impression of trees and leaves growing out of the earth.
- These rib-pleated items have a characteristic loose silhouette.
** BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE **
- These bags use a unique combination of three colors.
- This series has a unique, ball-shaped form composed of equilateral triangle pieces.
