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Have you ever delved deeper into the essence of clothing, questioning its true purpose beyond mere appearance? The Issey Miyake Fall 2024 show embarked on an insightful journey to redefine the act of dressing the human form, beginning with a simple piece of paper. This paper, placed on each attendee's chair, carried a special message from designer Satoshi Kondo. It was printed on traditional Japanese washi paper, enriched with fibers from the remnants of previous ISSEY MIYAKE collections, showcasing their original vivid hues. These papers were shaped into four distinct rectangular patterns, each predicting the silhouette of the future garment. The top right corner of each piece bore the details of the garment series, style, and item number, offering a glimpse into the thoughtful process behind clothing the human body and this AW 2024/2025 collection.

“The act of clothing the human body.

It is as spontaneous as it is deliberate,

In that the hand responds before the mind does,

While the mind contemplates the hand’s every move in return.

Within we find reflection and traces of the maker.

Within we find gratitude and affection for creativity.

Within we find joy and hopes for the future.

The very beauty of making things.

Designer Satoshi Kondo and design team”

In the heart of Paris, at the Museum of Immigration History within the Palais de la Porte Dorée, the Issey Miyake show for Fall 2024 unfolded as a profound exploration of what it means to clothe the human body. On Friday, March 1, attendees were not merely spectators but participants in a journey that delved into the art of clothing beyond its conventional understanding. The Autumn Winter 2024/25 collection, titled "What Has Always Been," prompted us to re-examine our relationship with fabric and its role in human history.

Issey Miyake's presentation was a stunning tribute to the primal act of draping cloth over the body, an act that precedes the very concept of garment making. This collection was inspired by the simplicity and complexity of this intrinsic human behavior. It celebrated the discovery of drapery, layering, folding, twisting, and the art of asymmetrical composition. It also embraced the concept of negative space and infused playfulness into its designs, showcasing clothing in its most natural and unaltered form.

The creations of this collection transcend traditional garment definitions. Each piece is fluid, flexible, and crafted to honor the wearer, embodying the notion that clothing should not confine but rather liberate and adapt to the individual. This approach to fashion design is not tethered to specific eras or contexts but is rooted in a practice that is both ancient and universal, imbuing each piece with an unmistakable sense of originality.

Issey Miyake's Autumn Winter 2024/25 collection evaluated the purpose and possibilities of clothing our bodies in a unique but natural way. It challenges us to look beyond the surface and appreciate the deeper connections between fabric and form, between clothing and the human experience. In doing so, Issey Miyake offers a new perspective on what it means to dress the human body. This collection is not just a showcase of fashion but a philosophical inquiry into the essence of clothing itself, inviting us to rediscover the beauty and innovation that lies in the art of draping, folding, and embracing the space between fabric and skin.

Exploring the Multifaceted Stages of Issey Miyake's Fall 2024 Collection

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