Where to find Issey Miyake in Tokyo

Issey Miyake is a visionary, known for his technological innovation and avant-garde utilitarianism and remains one of Japan’s most respected designers. His legacy of decorating into a global haute couture role includes groundbreaking efforts in innovative textiles, sculpture design and sustainability. Additionally, Miyake’s ready-to-wear collection (featuring its quirky and whimsical minimalism) has a lasting and universal appeal that captures the hearts of fashion enthusiasts everywhere.

In particular, Miyake’s Pleats Plays Pline was first introduced in 1993 and is as coveted today as it was 30 years ago. The folds are endlessly adapted to the capsule wardrobe, with narrow, anti-wrinkle accordion pleats that can be expanded and retracted as the wearer moves. In 2013, the brand established Homme Plissé, a very successful menswear sub-label that adopts clothing pleating. The discreet, chic and effortlessness of these tailors continue to rank the highest on the wish list of Japanese visitors, where the options are wider and the prices are lower.

Here are some places to find new and old-fashioned pleats in Tokyo. Remember that as the store’s stocks keep changing, you can’t guarantee finding the exact item you need. Searching from places of curiosity and chance is always the best.

Homme Plissé Issey Miyake / Daikanyama, courtesy of Masaya Yoshimura, Issey Miyake Inc.

Issey Miyake Tokyo Store

If you want to buy a newly released work and don’t have time to browse second-hand stores, it’s best to head to one of the many Issey Miyake branches in Tokyo. In the city Flagship storethis Ginza Location is the largest, carrying many sub-tags in one space.

For Homme Plissé, we recommend that you visit Daikanyama’s location exist Aoyama’s locationfor fewer people and better options. However, Aoyama is the only area in Tokyo where multiple Issey Miyake sub-tag stores can be accessed in close proximity: Reality TV Labs, Issey Miyake, Pleats and Homme Plissé. Main Aoyama Stores Of course it’s worth a try, conveniently located next to Omote-Sando station.

Since flagship stores often see long lines and require booking for specific time periods, you may also want to visit the Issey Miyake branch and sub-tag stores within department stores and shopping malls, e.g. Plit Man Shibuya Parco,,,,, Issey Miyake Shinjuku Isetanor Issey Miyake Matsuya Ginza.

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Used and retro store chains in Tokyo

Japan is not a secret A paradise of frugalitywith a large number of high-quality second-hand works, archival gems and Retro designer accessories. While you can certainly find great deals for Western designer watches and leather clothing, people are also focusing on domestic designer clothing from brands like Yohji Yamamoto, Comme Desgarçons, and of course Issey Miyake.

You may find the second-hand chains for the Issey Miyake outfit in good condition are Ragtag, Second Street and Kindal. in particular Harajuku Ragtag and KINDAL Browsing is very fun with sleek displays and treasure racks. Some other lesser-known chains include Lincoln, Buzz Store and Treasure Factory (TREFAC).

While fashion thrifty areas such as Shimokitazawa, Koenji, Harajuku and Nakameguro will offer a more selective designer outfit, a less populous or suburban branch may surprise you with maximum luck. If you travel to Kansai, Osaka and Kyoto stores tend to reduce combing.

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Retro designer boutiques in Tokyo

Unlike the above chains (which offer a wider range of designer and non-designer items), the stores introduced in this section focus on rarity and archives. Of course, we can’t guarantee that these attractions will feature Issey Miyake, as inventory often rotates, but we can guarantee that they will carry fascinating pieces on any day – as its celebrity clients have Prove it.

Archive Store

A loyal follower of fashion enthusiasts all over the world, Archive Store Hidden behind Miyashita Park in Shibuya. Similar to a chic gallery, this boutique houses a range of amazing huge works such as Margiela’s 1999 “Down Duvet Jacket” and 2006 “Bottle Cap Leather Vest”. The store’s manager and planner Tatsuyuki Suzuki aims to preserve fashion history and often hosts temporary exhibitions of specific designer works.

Market bed

Market bed Located in the heart of Ura-Hara, “Back Street Harajuku”, it is known as the birthplace of Japanese streetwear. Here you will find carefully curated, eclectic vintage clothing and accessories from designers like Kiko Kostadinov, Juun.J, Phenomenon, Junya Watanabe and Issey Miyake.

Voss

Only a 5-minute walk from PAT market Vossthis is a boutique with incredible archive Japanese designer items. Despite the steep prices at the store, the fragments here are unique. If you are a fan of Issey Miyake, Voss is essential, his most popular minimalist fold, as these pieces featured in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. You can also find archive works by Junya Watanabe, Yohji Yamamoto, Comme des Garçons, Vivienne Westwood and more.

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