Issey Miyake
Biography
Issey Miyake was a Japanese fashion designer. He is known for his technology-driven clothing designs, exhibitions and fragrances, such as L'eau d'Issey, which has become his best-known product.
Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Self - Fashion Designer
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Movie - 1994, 2h 15m • as Self
During Paris Fashion Week, models, designers and industry hot shots gather to work, mingle, argue and try to seduce one another.
Drama Series - 1992, 16 episodes • as Self
Series that explores the serious side of the fashion industry.
Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • as Himself
An intimate and loving interview with the late fashion designer Miyake in his Tokyo apartment, alongside glimpses of his groundbreaking creations. In his own words, "When I work, I don't think I'm a man or a Japanese."
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as self
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Himself
Touring Issey Miyake's design studio and factory as well as spotlighting his garments on the runway, this program presents a total look at one of the world's leading fashion designers. Half innovation, half invention, Issey's use of pleats and twists has opened up a whole new world of possibilities in fabric by exploiting texture and wrinkles. The process of folding and twisting the fabrics by hand, then baking them, is captured on film. Miyake talks about his background, training, and some of his favorite projects, such as designing costumes for William Forsythe's Frankfurt Ballet and outfits for Lithuania's 1992 Olympic team.
Movie - 1974, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Identity and integrity are discussed in connection with a tour of rock band Carol.