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Paris Menswear A/W 2013
Issey Miyake

  • Hywel Davies reports on the Issey Miyake show

    by Hywel Davies on 18 January 2013.

    As temperatures in Paris plunged to subzero, the design team judged this necessity for weather protection accurately. Inspired by emergency blankets, shiny fabrics featuring heat insulating properties formed ponchos and coats with lightweight functionality and technical proficiency at their core.

    Post-marathon ponchos might not seem an obvious source of inspiration for a fashion collection, but for Autumn/Winter 2013 the Issey Miyake design team scrutinised the concept of 'Winter Wisdom & Mobility’ to refine their visualisation for functional and hands-on menswear.

    As temperatures in Paris plunged to subzero, the design team judged this necessity for weather protection accurately. Inspired by the fabric of emergency blankets, shiny fabrics featuring heat insulating properties formed ponchos and coats with lightweight functionality and technical proficiency at their core.

    The insulating theme wrapped up the clothes, as the heat-retaining wardrobe offered jackets and sporty overcoats in loose silhouettes also using recycled fabrics from previous seasons. Metallic accents shone from panels to blazing powerfully from full suits. Utilitarian loose cargo pants and square-shaped jackets blended the high-tech with the artisanal craft and became a style statement with a protective message.

    Unusual mixes of fabrics were a key element as nylon and paper were fused, continuing the label's expertise with cutting edge fabric technology. Translucent film was laminated onto jersey and signature utilitarian detailing included chunky side pockets and bold zippers.

    The collection had an active quality and with Issey Miyake directing the design team, the focus is now clearly on track with an eastern approach to stylish sustainability. This tailored urban wear has a youthful vision and the shining foils gave the collection dynamic confidence.

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  • Instagram by @gensowski at 11:24 Thu 17 Jan 2013
  • Fashion Q&A - Q+A UK @fashionqanda

    Materials so thin, but warm like an oven! @isseymiyake #pfw #menswear #mensweek http://t.co/vFeaNZoV

    17 Jan 2013
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  • Instagram by @ejny at 11:06 Thu 17 Jan 2013
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  • Instagram by @livincool at 11:05 Thu 17 Jan 2013
  • FASHION-SPIDER @fashionspider

    Or ou argent a vous de choisir chez Issey Miyake col de 2013-2014 http://t.co/1oc78bz7

    17 Jan 2013
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  • Instagram by @thefashionweekcoffee at 11:03 Thu 17 Jan 2013
  • ODDAmagazine @ODDAmagazine

    Photo: Issey finale #pfw #isseymiyake http://t.co/JdIsbWXf

    17 Jan 2013
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  • Instagram by @williamdorn at 10:57 Thu 17 Jan 2013
  • Instagram by @davidsbt at 10:55 Thu 17 Jan 2013
  • Instagram by @alecalascibetta at 10:53 Thu 17 Jan 2013
  • i-D magazine @iD_magazine

    Clever clothes: Issey Miyake explore lightweight and heat retaining garments #PFW http://t.co/L1lrunEy

    17 Jan 2013
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  • Instagram by @alecalascibetta at 10:51 Thu 17 Jan 2013
  • WGSN @wgsn

    Sports hybrids continue to footwear as leather work boots feature white sports soles & lacing with side zip fastenings #IsseyMiyake #pfw

    17 Jan 2013
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  • Instagram by @alecalascibetta at 10:50 Thu 17 Jan 2013
  • WGSN @wgsn

    Sports tailoring at #IsseyMiyake - basketball shirts & high shine nylon city shorts are teamed with SB blazers & parkas #pfw

    17 Jan 2013
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  • Instagram by @alecalascibetta at 10:48 Thu 17 Jan 2013
  • Instagram by @gensowski at 10:47 Thu 17 Jan 2013
  • Instagram by @williamdorn at 10:41 Thu 17 Jan 2013
  • Instagram by @justbylorenzi at 10:40 Thu 17 Jan 2013
  • William Dorn @WilliamDorn

    Issey Miyake #pfw http://t.co/dEAOol5w

    17 Jan 2013
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  • Instagram by @williamdorn at 21:32 Wed 16 Jan 2013

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