Vintage 1996 Issey Miyake Pleated Skirt Black Asymmetrical Japan Size S

This vintage Issey Miyake skirt, made in Japan and dating to 1996, is a main-line design featuring fine pleating and a striking irregular asymmetric hem.

Made from 100% black polyester, the skirt has a sheer, lightweight and fluid quality. Narrow vertical pleats create considerable texture and volume, allowing the fabric to move and change shape beautifully when worn.

The skirt has an asymmetrical handkerchief-style hem, with individual sections falling to different lengths and forming long pointed panels around the lower edge rather than a conventional straight hem. At its longest point, the skirt measures approximately 37 inches.

The waist is fully elasticized, measuring approximately 25 inches unstretched and extending to approximately 38 inches at maximum stretch. Although the flexible construction allows some variation in fit, the skirt is labelled a size Small.

The original labels identify the skirt as Issey Miyake main line, made in Japan, style IM69-FG911, size S and 100% polyester. The product code and label format are consistent with 1990s Issey Miyake production, with the first numeral in the product code indicating a year ending in 6.

Interestingly, the skirt retains a separate original caution label stating that the garment is not permanently pleated and should not be steam ironed. This distinguishes it from the permanently heat-set pleating associated with Pleats Please. This is an Issey Miyake main-line pleated design, rather than a Pleats Please garment.

The asymmetric construction and shifting pleated panels give the skirt the sculptural quality and sense of movement for which Miyake's work of this period is particularly admired.

Please note that the AI model posing the dress is for illustrative purposes only - please rely on the other photos for real world representation.

Details

• Designer: Issey Miyake
• Line: Issey Miyake main line
• Date: 1996
• Made in Japan
• Style: IM69-FG911
• Labelled size: S
• Material: 100% polyester
• Colour: Black
• Fine vertical pleating
• Asymmetrical handkerchief-style hem
• Elasticized waist
• Sheer, lightweight and fluid construction
• Pleats are not permanently set
• Not Pleats Please

Measurements

Waist: 25" unstretched; stretches to approximately 38" maximum
Length: Approximately 37" to the longest point

Because the waist is elasticized, the skirt may accommodate a range of measurements, but was designed and labelled as a size Small.

Condition

In very good condition with no pronounced wear, tears, soiling, staining or odour.

A wonderful pleated skirt by avant-garde Japanese designer Issey Miyake and a striking addition to a collection of vintage Japanese or archival designer fashion.