Issey Miyake; Irving Penn - Issey Miyake: Photographs by Irving Penn - 1988

"Issey Miyake: Photographs by Irving Penn - 1988" presents a compelling visual collaboration between the celebrated Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake and the iconic American photographer Irving Penn. Issey Miyake is renowned for his innovative and avant-garde approach to fashion, often incorporating technology and new textile techniques to create sculptural and wearable art. Irving Penn, famed for his elegant and meticulous photographic style, captured Miyake’s creations with a refined aesthetic that highlights textures, forms, and the conceptual vision of the designer. This collection is a fusion of fashion design and fine art photography, offering viewers a unique glimpse into the creative process and the resulting garments that challenged and redefined contemporary fashion in the late 20th century. The photographs not only showcase Miyake's distinctive pleated fabrics and experimental silhouettes but also emphasize Penn's skill in portrait and still-life composition, making this publication a significant document for enthusiasts of fashion history and photography alike.