Founded by Japanese designer Issey Miyake in 1970, the brand became renowned for combining innovative technology with timeless design. Miyake's approach to clothing focused on movement, functionality, and experimentation, leading to some of fashion's most influential developments in fabric manipulation and pleating. The label gained worldwide recognition through collections that challenged conventional garment construction while remaining highly wearable. Over the years, the Issey Miyake universe expanded into notable sublines including HAI, Plantation, IM Denim, Pleats Please, Homme Plissé, me ISSEY MIYAKE, A-POC, and 132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE, each exploring different aspects of the brand's forward-thinking design philosophy.