Issey Miyake Cream Cotton Canvas Jacket, 1990s

Unlike many Japanese designers during the time Miyake gained momentum, Miyake’s aesthetic is simply more conceptual than it is avant-garde. Typically working with various pleating techniques, Miyake’s designs explore balance and proportion. This crème blazer is done from a simple canvas fabric that alludes to a Japanese workwear aesthetic. Having worked with a similar aesthetic in the mid-to-late 1990s, this blazer is likely from or inspired by his S/S 1998 collection. A softly pleated drape snakes across the blazer being couched in place by twill tape. This detail caresses the wearer poetically as the canvas and the hard angles of the peak lapel are dramatically softened. The fit of the blazer is quite soft with a lightly sloped shoulder and minimal tailoring through the waist. Despite a neutral color palette, this garment is able to speak volumes through the masterful engagement with detail and shadow. Size estimate: S/M Shoulders: 16 inches Sleeves:22 inches Bust: 37 inches Waist: 33 inches Length: 23 inches This blazer closes at the center with a single button. In excellent condition, this blazer is unlined and has been professionally eco dry cleaned and pressed. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself.