A Beautiful Tribute: Issey Miyake SS23 at PFW
Photos: Courtesy of Issey Miyake
At the start of this season’s event, there was a moment of tribute to designer Issey Miyake who passed away on August 5, 2022.
For Spring/Summer 2023, “A Form That Breathes” is the title of the latest Issey Miyake collection unveiled on Friday, September 30th at Paris Fashion Week. Through the darkness and a smoky mist, musician Koki Nakano set the tone for the event while playing the music on a grand piano.
Monochromatic, simple, yet sophisticated looks transitioned to more playful and rhythmical looks filled with colors. Well-balanced silhouettes with volume brought joy to the eyes as well as the lovely color blocking and exaggerated, puffed shoulders. Asymmetrical cuts and subtle texture in the fabric were additional details of note.
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Through gentle folding and draping, fabrics took on organic as well as architectural shapes which came to life even further when the event culminated in a beautiful dance performance, demonstrating the clothing’s ability for ease of movement and fluidity.
