Creativity Is Born: Issey Miyake & Reality Lab.

By: Sanae Shimizu

This book is to be published in conjunction with a solo exhibition, "The Work of Miyake Issey," which opens in Tokyo the Spring of 2016. Focusing on designer Issey Miyake's innovative fashion brand, 132 5 ISSEY MIYAKE, and Miyake's extended project of interior lighting products, IN-EI, this 112-page bilingual guide introduces Miyake's work in an accessible, portable format. The concepts behind the "132 5 ISSEY MIYAKE" brand are unveiled, followed by 10 patterns from its fashion line featured alongside developmental sketches and examples of finished pieces. The brand's conceptual framework is discussed textually by Miyake, supplemented by the wonderful photography of Nobuyoshi Araki making this book a treasured resource for fans of Miyake and those who enjoy modern fashion and design. Text in Japanese and English. Color photos throughout.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 475624792X
• ISBN13: 9784756247926
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Pie International
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.8" x 11.6"