The Dazed & Confused 'Pleat Please' online feature pays tribute to Issey Miyake, a Japanese fashion designer known for his technology-driven clothing designs, exhibitions and fragrances. In particular, it focuses on his Pleat Please pieces that stunningly melded together the worlds of high-tech science and avant-garde Japanese design. Inspired by the sighting of a beautifully creased handkerchief back in the '80s, Miyake has since spawned a fabric that continues to stand the test of time.
Colorful and contemporary, the Dazed & Confused Pleat Please online feature shows how this vintage-style material can be worn in present day. Photographed by Alex Sainsbury and styled by Robbie Spencer, the outfits were complemented by multi-hued hairstyles courtesy of Alex Brownsell.
Technicolor Creased Fashion
Dazed & Confused 'Pleat Please' Pays Tribute to Designer Issey Miyake
Trend Themes
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2. Avant-garde Fusion - Potential for merging avant-garde design elements with innovative fabrics to create unique fashion pieces.
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Industry Implications
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3. Beauty - Beauty industry can capitalize on multi-hued hairstyles to complement the high-tech and avant-garde fashion trends.