In a world where fashion often feels static, PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE continues to revolutionise how we think about clothing in motion. The brand’s Autumn/Winter 2025/26 collection transforms the very act of getting dressed into a choreographed performance in which fabric becomes partner, and the wearer becomes dancer.
For the modern woman who moves through multiple spaces—from boardroom to art gallery, from morning coffee to evening soirée—this collection offers unprecedented freedom. The pleated fabric technology that has made Issey Miyake legendary doesn’t just accommodate movement; it amplifies it, turning every gesture into an expression of grace. The permanent pleating technique, both practical and artistic, ensures garments that resist wrinkles, adapt effortlessly to different bodies, and most importantly, move with ease. The new season builds on this legacy, placing the spotlight on the harmony between stillness and motion.
FORM MEETS FUNCTION
The latest PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE collection draws profound inspiration from dance, capturing that magical moment when “light footsteps beat an unintentional rhythm” and “silhouettes soar and leap into the air.” This isn’t merely fashion inspired by movement; it’s fashion that is movement. Each piece is engineered to follow the body’s natural rhythm, creating what is described as “a shared moment in which people breathe together in unity.”
The SQUARE series exemplifies PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE’s mastery of duality. When laid flat, these pieces present simple, strong silhouettes, but once worn, they transform into soft, rippling forms that dance with the body. The tops feature dramatic back openings, adding an unexpected element of allure to the architectural design.
The collection’s September colourway embraces a sophisticated palette of smoky tones that perfectly capture “the contrast between stillness and movement in dance.” These nuanced shades create depth and dimension that shifts with every step, whispering of subtlety and sophistication while allowing the wearer’s personality to take centre stage.
Perhaps most poetic is the PAUSE print series, which captures the outlines of bodies in various poses with lines. These pieces celebrate the “strength of a quietly standing figure”—a reminder that power can be found in stillness as much as in motion. Tunics and cardigans feature uniquely folded sleeves that create sculptural interest while maintaining wearability.
FLUIDITY AS FREEDOM
As we navigate an increasingly dynamic world, clothing that moves with us rather than against us becomes not just desirable but essential. PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE’s AW2025 collection doesn’t just dress the body; it honors it, celebrates it, and sets it free to express its full range of motion. In a world where fashion often prioritizes spectacle over practicality, PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE reminds us that true luxury lies in fluidity—the ability to move, to breathe, and to live fully in what we wear.
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE is available at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Lot 2.26.00 & 3.28.00, Level 2 & 3; and The Gardens Mall, Lot G206, Ground Floor.
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