Issey Miyake “We had to rent a space specially for the project. I basically locked myself in there for three years.” - Midori Kitamura on book ‘Issey Miyake’. Having worked with Miyake since 1974, Midori Kitamura is the brains behind the operation, compiling countless references spanning the last four decades. Stunning photographs from Miyake’s contemporary Yuriko Takagi capture the clothes in their particular quotidien originality, including a breathtaking shoot in Iceland. In her far-reaching essay leading cultural figure Kazuko Koike offers both a complete chronology of Miyake’s work and an unprecedented personal profile, looking at the ambition and inspirations that have driven his repertoire from tender teenage years. A must-have for designers, students and fashion devotees. This is a timeless tribute to one of the most innovative makers of our age. ‘Issey Miyake’ by Issey Miyake, Midori Kitamura, Kazuko Koike and Yuriko Takagi is published by Taschen and out now. #neonurchin #neonurchinblog #dedicatedtothethingswelove #suzyurchin #ollyurchin #art #music #photography #fashion #film #words #pictures #neon #urchin #issymiyake #book #taschen #pleatsplease #bodyseries #apieceofcloth #miyakepleats #midorikitamura #kazukokoike #yurikotakagi