I never thought fashion was the job for me, because I'm Japanese. Clothes! That was a European, society thing.
Issey MiyakeRead
From the beginning I thought about working with the body in movement, the space between the body and clothes. I wanted the clothes to move when people moved. The clothes are also for people to dance or laugh
Interpretation
What this quote means
Issey Miyake emphasizes the relationship between clothing and movement, suggesting that fashion should enhance physical expression.
This quote reflects Issey Miyake's innovative approach to fashion design, where he prioritizes the fluidity and dynamism of clothing in relation to the movement of the body. He believes that clothes should not only be aesthetically pleasing but also functional and capable of responding to the actions and emotions of the wearer, thereby becoming an integral part of their experience of joy and freedom.
Themes
MovementFashionClothingExpressionDanceArt
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could inspire a fashion presentation highlighting the interplay between garments and physical expression.
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