Yusuke Takahashi’s desert inspiration for Issey Miyake spring 2018 in Paris, was showcased in the courtyard venue of the Université Pierre et Marie Curie on the Left Bank. The collection seeks to celebrate the modern man, understanding his need to enjoy the vast beauty of the wilderness.
Refocusing on double-face cotton fabric, ISSEY MIYAKE MEN’s classic textile that has been constant since the early 1970s, is transformed into a new style. The earth tone colour palette, created in the image of the sandy desert, is realized through garment dyeing. It produces clothing with a depth of color and a soft, relaxing texture. The fabric was treated with a shrinking technique, in a patterned form. This makes the fabric shrink minimally, revealing a sand ripple-like texture. Using this unique material and a minimal style, it proposes relaxed, comfortable clothing that is in tune with the brand’s philosophy.
