"ISSEY MIYAKE" 90's Pigment dyed relaxed tailored blazer

"ISSEY MIYAKE"

90's Pigment-dyed relaxed tailored blazer

From ISSEY MIYAKE, a brand that has continued to expand the possibilities of clothing by blending Japanese aesthetic sensibilities with pioneering material research, we are pleased to introduce a standout piece featuring beautiful material work.

The uneven gradations of pigment dyeing and the texture of wrinkles carved across the fabric create depth unlike that of a typical blazer; this piece naturally channels an easy, unforced mood into a sharply tailored structure.

The outer fabric is a blended cloth of 47% polyester, 26% cotton, 20% linen, and 7% nylon. By layering the ease of handling associated with chemical fibers with the dry texture and breathability unique to natural fibers, it achieves both a light feel and a soft drape.

While the palette is centered on gray to charcoal, nuances reminiscent of beige and khaki appear along the shadows of the wrinkles, forming a three-dimensional expression that cannot be achieved with a uniform single color. As a result, even with a design that keeps decoration to a minimum, the material itself delivers a confident presence.

The relaxed silhouette—created by a slightly longer length and a generous width—naturally lets the shoulder line fall while gently enveloping the body. The chest pocket and the left-and-right flap pockets maintain the poise expected of a tailored jacket, while the full-surface wrinkle texture pleasantly softens its structure.

In addition to a neck tag where the brand name is woven in white sans-serif on a black ground, the quality label uses washing symbols based on the pre-revision old JIS method. Since it also does not include a country of manufacture or the current model’s product number, this suggests it is a piece from the early to mid-1990s.

Pigment dyeing has the characteristic that its color gradually changes as it is worn and cleaned. With time added by each wearer, the initial gradations evolve into an even more distinctive vintage feel—this is another major appeal of this blazer.

If you are looking for a jacket style that does not feel rigid, and you would like to express a quiet individuality through the character of the material, this is especially recommended. Pair it with wide slacks for a refined, polished look; and by incorporating faded denim or soft cut-and-sew tops, you can also wear it effortlessly in everyday settings.

This is a piece that lets you fully enjoy ISSEY MIYAKE’s passion for exploring materials and the allure of pigment dyeing that grows into its finished form while embracing the passage of time. Please take this opportunity.