AW1985 Inflatable Jacket
Details
Issey Miyake exists as a designer in the most literal interpretation of the word. His clothes do not exist to put forth a narrative as those of Ann or Raf do, but rather to display marvels of technical skill and innovation. His career has been propelled by a desire to explore fabric and construction techniques, and how they interact with their wearer’s body. In recent years, Miyake has completely disassociated himself from the label, choosing to strictly to work on developing new fabrics. His scientific approach to expression of beauty has found him many vaunted kindred spirits, including Steve Jobs, whom he designed his iconic black turtlenecks for. This jacket predates the iconic inflatable rubber iterations from 1987 by two years, making it the earliest example of perhaps Issey’s most famous experimentation with form and material. The jacket's silky cotton and nylon outer encases an inflatable pouch, with rubber tubing that allows it to be pumped full of air, distorting the silhouette to sculptural proportions which resemble a samurai's armor. The inflated silhouette bares massive, ultra structured shoulders that follow curved, tapering seams towards a narrow fastening at the waist.
Condition: Pre-owned
Color: Green
Measurements:
Pit to pit: 25"
Top to bottom: 24"
Shoulder to shoulder: 21"
Sleeve Outseam: 22"
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