“ISSEY MIYAKE” 00’s wool blend pleated cutwork skirt

From the 1970s, ISSEY MIYAKE, which has continued to explore the relationship between the body and clothing from both technology and sculptural beauty, centered on the concept of a single piece of fabric, is pleased to present a superb piece featuring precise pleats and beautiful hem cutwork.

This item is crafted from a matte black fabric blended from polyester with wool, with delicate pleats throughout the entire surface, embodying a constructed rhythm within its quiet presence.

The vertical pleats flowing from the waist to the hem are designed to sway softly with movement while preserving their shape; unlike a typical flare skirt that simply expands due to the amount of fabric, the pleats themselves create shadows, producing a depth of expression even in black. This is part of its appeal.

At the hem, precise cutwork achieved by ultrasonic cutting is applied, with fine decorations that are translucent like perforations, adding delicacy to the heavy impression of black, and as you walk, only the hem edge sways lightly, allowing you to feel ISSEY MIYAKE's technical beauty together with a craftsmanlike warmth.

Fabric is a polyester 85% and wool 15% blend, delivering the stability of pleat retention from polyester, with the calm texture unique to wool, resulting in modest gloss and, unlike current lightweight pleated items, a slightly heavier drape. This adds a unique value to this piece.

The side is equipped with a concealed zipper and buttons in the same color, a discreet design that does not compromise the appearance when worn, ensuring the pleats' continuity remains unbroken when viewed from the front, preserving a minimalist and refined presence.

In terms of its era, given the item number IM04FG934, the Tomigaya address notation of Issey Miyake Inc., the old JIS standard quality markings, and the absence of QR codes or excessive multilingual labeling, this is considered to be a piece from the mainline around 2000–2005, and the wool content suggests an autumn-winter-leaning collection piece as well.

What makes this piece particularly compelling is that, while it embodies the pleated form that signifies ISSEY MIYAKE, unlike the light, everyday nature of Pleats Please, it is elevated to a quieter, more dressy mood by the mainline's fabric weight, hem ornamentation, and the depth of black.

Styling-wise, pairing with a crisp shirt or a drapey blouse creates an elegant impression that leverages the vertical lines of the pleats, and pairing with leather shoes or short boots yields a modish balance with restrained sweetness. Furthermore, layering with a collarless jacket or a long coat allows you to modernly enjoy ISSEY MIYAKE's beauty of flat planes and three-dimensional form, seamlessly fitting a genderless ensemble. We invite you to take this opportunity.