As we get into the deep end of Paris Fashion Week, Issey Miyake quite literally makes a splash with a collection inspired by the deep blue sea. The collection entitled “A Voyage in Descent,” debuted digitally on the avante garde label’s Instagram and website. Each season Issey Miyake brings an imaginative world to life through storytelling and, of course, design details. This voyage is expressed through fluid, dynamic garments and lightweight, glistening materials. As the show progresses, so does the music to a pervading, tense ambiance as we descend deeper into the depths of the ocean (show).
Creative Director Satoshi Kondo introduces new silhouettes never before seen from the brand while quintessentially staying true to its origins. Emphasizing the wearerʼs waistline, Kondo presents the Carved series, noted by its fluid curves and oh-so trendy side cutouts on both sides of a suit jacket and blouse. Meanwhile, the new Fluidity Loop series features fluid motion garments made from a fabric knit in a spiral shape. Its versatility lends itself to be worn in many different ways. As models walked, the color underneath was exposed, bringing to life the idea of fluid motion.
Honing in on the origins, the brand’s signature pleat gets an exaggerated makeover with the Link Ring series. Round pieces of fabrics are constructed to give rise to a bold new garment. Although teeming with creativity and fantasy, Kondo doesn’t skip out on the practicality of the garments. Each piece can be folded along the pleats into a compact size, perfect for packing.
The digital show closes with models emerging from the depths into wavering dim light, signaling the uplifting moments back above sea levels.
