"ISSEY MIYAKE PERMANENTE" 90's-00's Fluid belted long shirt coat

"ISSEY MIYAKE PERMANENTE"
1999-2000's belted long shirt coat

From ISSEY MIYAKE PERMANENTE, which has pursued the universality and functional beauty of clothing, and has developed refined designs that fit comfortably into everyday life, we present a truly exceptional piece with flowing design lines.

Combining the lightness of a long shirt with the composed presence of a light coat, this piece allows you to enjoy changes in silhouette even down to its form, thanks to the matching fabric belt.

The fabric is made of 100% polyester, with a smooth hand feel. The black with a gentle sheen that emerges depending on the angle at which it catches the light adds depth to the minimal design, while the supple drape beautifully highlights vertical lines.

The front features a neat button placket, and a practical pocket is placed at the chest. With a design that gives ample room through the body while slightly dropping the shoulder line, when the belt is removed, it becomes a relaxed form that falls straight away from the body. When tied at the waist, it transforms into a refined silhouette that creates natural contours.

The item number noted on the quality label aligns with an element in PERMANENTE’s item-number system that indicates the fall season of 1999. In addition, the former address notation for ISSEY MIYAKE Co., Ltd. and the former JIS-based washing instructions can also be confirmed. Therefore, this is judged to be an archive piece produced around the autumn and winter of 1999, and its careful tailoring—truly characteristic of Japanese craftsmanship—is also part of its appeal.

Although the listed size is 2, the generous body width and the lightweight, easy-to-wear fabric make it approachable for everyone, regardless of gender. You can wear it as a standalone shirt; it also works as an outer layer over thin knits or cut-and-sew tops, and during the change of seasons, it will shine as a light coat.

Without relying on decoration, the piece’s presence—where the fabric’s movement and the wearer’s gestures complete its expression—holds a quiet strength that is unmistakably PERMANENTE. It is a piece we would like you to take in hand especially if you wish to naturally lower the tension of mode into everyday wear, or if you are seeking an archive piece that does not confine you to a particular way of wearing it.

When paired with wide slacks and neat leather shoes, the look comes together in an urban, well-balanced way. And by loosely tying the belt and layering it over a long skirt or a dress, you can also enjoy a styling with depth that makes the fabric’s sheen and fluid form shine.

We would be delighted if you took this opportunity.