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How many times in the shop has an occasional and distracted adventurer started with this exclamation: “Oh, yes, Issey Miyake, the perfumes one!“.

An expression that, in all its naive purity, revealed the striking distance between our work as promoters and popularizers of the so-called Japanese school and the public actually reached in the city. Maybe it also happened simultaneously with one of the many windows focused on a futuristic garment by Issey Miyake. Each time, that sound confirms the long way still to go and the burning frustration of being misunderstood. Without triggering a competition between the world of perfumes and that of clothes, even those who are not in the trade know how much his story belonged to the latter, with perfume being a typical gadget of the most established designers.

Yet not in Padova.

Bringing Issey Miyake to the city 24 years ago, when the brand still did not have a generalized fame and his perfume did not yet exist, did not create status, but only circulated within evolved global niches. This meant an important acceleration towards complexity and an indisputable recognition to the shop. First of all, in order to present it, the space had to have the aesthetic ‘requisites’ compatible with the strict philosophy of the Maison, whose concern for the future, rather than sales and the diffusion of the brand, was aimed at the defense of its cultural prestige. The staff of the Parisian showroom came personally to make sure everything was set and then gave us the green light that the collaboration between Ivo Milan and the company could begin in 1998.

And it was immediatly a great love what would become a long adventure; a challenge on the edge of the most heated creative tension, interrupted only by the closure of the store in 2020 (at the time we could not imagine being able to reopen) and by the inevitable advance of other local competitors…

It is useless to dwell on the unmpteenth narrative around the work of Issey Miyake because there are more expert pens than us that have written and are writing about it. In our own small way, we have had more opportunities to present the brand in its different lines (Pleats Please, BaoBao, Issey Miyake-Fête, A-Poc, 132. 5, Cauliflower) and the satellite ones of the group (Haat, A-net with Final Home, Plantation and Zucca). Since we have worked with all of them for a long time, we wanted to put a particular focus on the one that bears his name, offering it in its most daring, free and joyful expressions. We believe that bringing witness to this propulsive collaboration is the least we can do to the many people who, spontaneously, in these days, have contacted us to thank us for allowing them the opportunity to be so close to the best of Issey Miyake.

An overview of photos, articles, videos (many on our youtube channel) about this long journey together, with all the gratitude to the poetry that it has brought to our work… Thank you!


 

 

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Born from a
Pleats Please experiment, the Issey Miyake cult bag has been ‘baptized’ as an independent project with the name BaoBao only in the 2000, a symbolic tribute to the futuristic Guggheneim Museum of Bilbao, designed by the Canadian architecture Frank O. Gehry and opened in the 1997.

A not casual connection with Gehry work that highlights the ambitions and the awareness of having constructed an object with an high level of beauty and innovation.

Starting from a traditional principle such as the origami, and form a primary inlay, the Issey Miyake Maison develops a prototype with unlimited plastic potentials. The PVC plates joined together with new mathematic-textile techniques, shape a changeable accessory, that model itself according to its content, to the way how is wore, or even just how is put down. In a constant game of shapes and reflections, the colours are enhanced by the gleams that the PVC itself catches and reflects.

It is also treated at the same level of the best vehicle bodies, in fact the small triangular modulus undergoes to the same spectacular and indelible painting of the Lexus cars, excellence of the well-known Japanese brand Toyota, in a twinning thinkable only by the Miyake ideational farsightedness.

Every tiny particular of this object refers to the complexity hidden behind its designing. Moreover, thanks to the sophisticated proprietary technologies developed by the Maison, it’s rooted out the recurring problem of the production waste (here completely non-existent) and the final product becomes an unique ensemble, sheltered from badly realised clones and replicas.

The umpteenth genius strike of Issey Miyake that, through Bao Bao line, with its different models from bags to the more basic key holder, made again accessible and wearable the joy of colour and the limitless expressive possibilities of shapes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comme, des, Garçons, Cape, SS 2015

Comme des Garçons abstract pea coat similar to a short cape made of technical treated polyester overlapping fabric layers , flared sleeve, raw cut trimmings, strap buckle closure on the neck.

From the cold bi-dimensional light of the white colour to the tridimensional shades of the chiaroscuro, the Spring/Summer 2015 makes its debut online under new spotlights.

A turning point revealing openly an heartfelt need to amplify that narrative difference expressed by the garments composing our catalogue. An attempt to give life, longer than the static time of a flash, to the possible worlds of Rei Kawakubo-Comme des Garçons, Daniela Gregis, Yohji Yamamoto, Forme D’Expression but also the less well-known new-entries as Un-Namable, to the more renowned proposals of Vivienne Westwood.

Trying to compensate for the less light with thousands of photos available, we invite you to reflect more, to observe and, who knows, finally to bring nearer the same evocative atmosphere of the shop in Padua.

Daniela, Gregis, Dress, Coat, SS 2015

Daniela Gregis waterproof silk faille overcoat with spots pattern, two patch pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides.

Daniela Gregis cotton gauze calf-length dress, boat neck, sleeveless, bodice with vertical and horizontal seams with a loom effect, wide doubled skirt, side vertical welt pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides, sash in the same fabric.

Trippen white lace up shoes in vegetable-tanned calf leather treated with wax finish, wood wedge with para rubber sole.

Daniela, Gregis, SS 2015, Jacket, Dress

Daniela Gregis dress with knitted cotton bodice and doubled skirt in embossed vicky cotton and striped silk, boat neck, ¾ sleeve, two side vertical welt pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides, reversible.

Daniela Gregis man jacket in washed linen canvas with pastel spots printing, slim fit, single-breasted with small lapels, two fabric cuff links closure, two welt pocket at the hem and one on the breast, cuff slit, two back slits.

Daniela, Gregis, Dress, Jacket, SS 2015

Daniela Gregis wide double face jacket: one side in cotton liberty with small flowers and and the other one in linen, crew-neck, single-breasted, ¾ sleeve, two side vertical welt pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides, reversible.

Daniela Gregis cotton gauze calf-length dress, boat neck, sleeveless, bodice with vertical and horizontal seams with a loom effect, wide doubled skirt, side vertical welt pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides, sash in the same fabric.

Daniela, Gregis, Dress, Jacket, SS 2015

Daniela Gregis wide double face jacket: one side in cotton liberty with shaded polka-dots and the other one in linen gauze, crew-neck, single-breasted, ¾ sleeve, two side vertical welt pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides, reversible.

Daniela Gregis cotton gauze calf-length dress, boat neck, sleeveless, bodice with vertical and horizontal seams with a loom effect, wide doubled skirt, side vertical welt pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides, sash in the same fabric.

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Comme des Garçons calf- length sheath dress in wool worsted drapery pinstripe fabric with torn stripes on the front, rounded collar, half sleeve, zip central closure on the back.

Comme, des, Garçons, SS, 2015, Dress, Bag

Comme des Garçons Comme des Garçons calf-length dress in polyester georgette with ‘pixel’ effect printing, rounded collar, open on the front with buttons, two small patch pockets on the hip and patch small pocket on the breast, attached strap, long sleeve.

Comme des Garçons Comme des Garçons shopper bag in cowhide leather and double bamboo handles, metal small chain, an inner zip pocket, h 43 cm x w 37 cm.

Yohji, Yamamoto, Jacket, SS 2015

Yohji Yamamoto silk crêpe de chine jacket with part in different plain colours and ‘ikat Laos’ printing, single-breasted, V neck, two buttons closure, one small flap pocket at the hip, one side hip-length and the one calf-length.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto creased cotton etamine and viscose trousers, two diagonal pockets on the front and one small pocket with button on the back, belt loops, small band with side external zip at the bottom, straight line.

Trippen flat men style shoes, featuring round toe, a lace-up fastening and a cut away detail on the sides.

Y's, Yohji, Yamamoto, Outfit, SS 2015

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto short bomber in creased cotton etamine and viscose, crew-neck, zip closure with double slide, two diagonal welt pockets with press button, knitted band at the hem and on the cuffs.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto viscose shirt with stitched cardigan as shrug in knitted viscose and linen, side ring neck, two hidden press button closure, open under the armpit, wide line.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto calf-length wrap skirt in poplin tencel, belt closure with three horizontal buttons, wide half-full line.

Y's, Yohji, Yamamoto, Overall, SS 2015

Trousers jumpsuit in doubled polyester georgette, bodice with V neck and buttons, sleeveless, man trousers with diagonal pockets, zip and stitched belt, central vertical stitching along the leg, knitted band at the bottom.

Shoe with classic “Trippen” wide sole, upper in cowhide leather with colour contrast edges and side holes with diagonal stripes “admiral rank” like, asymmetric closure with strings, rubber arch support.

Y's, Yohji, Yamamoto, Jeans, T-Shirt, SS 2015

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto cotton jersey t-shirt with striped cupro and polyamide overlapping panel, large staggred crew-neck on two levels, flared sleeve.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto calf-length divided sahrouel skirt in treated and shaded cotton denim, one diagonal pocket, zip and button closure, elastic band and waistband at the belt, diagonal cut.

Shoe with classic “Trippen” wide sole, upper in cowhide leather with colour contrast edges and side holes with diagonal stripes “admiral rank” like, asymmetric closure with strings, rubber arch support.

Haat, SS, 2015, Outfit

HAAT wide cardigan in knitted cotton and paper, crew-neck, raglan shoulder, over the cuff sleeve length, fabric-covered buttons, straight line.

HAAT wide trousers in ‘tea dungaree’ jacquard cotton, wrap closure with button, zip and fabric, two pinces on the front, two vertical welt pockets on the front and horizontal on the back.

Trippen flat ankle boot in soft elk leather, featuring a round toe, bias zip detail on the vamp, side zip fastening.

HAAT, SS 2015, Coat, Trousers

HAAT light overcoat in linen, cotton and paper canvas with small a-jour embroidery on the trimmings and on the back, crew-neck, hidden press buttons closure, two side patch pockets.

HAAT very baggy sahrouel trousers in ‘special tea dungaree’ cotton canvas with sewn fabric strings, elastic band at the belt, zip and button closure on the hip, one side vertical welt pocket.

Trippen flat ankle boot in soft elk leather, featuring a round toe, bias zip detail on the vamp, side zip fastening.

Pleats, Please, Issey, Miyake, Outfit, SS 2015

PLEATS PLEASE Issey Miyake polyester vertical pleating overcoat doubled along the lapels and the hips with triangular inlays in contrasting colour, flared line, wearable upside/down.

PLEATS PLEASE Issey Miyake polyester vertical pleating dress doubled along the hips with triangular inlays in contrasting colour, sleeveless, V neck, flared line.

Trippen high clog with cowhide leather bands and wood sole.covered with non-slip rubber, leather band with velcro closure, heel height 7,5 cm.

Pleats, Please, Issey, Miyake, Daniela, Gregis, Skirt, SS 2015

PLEATS PLEASE Issey Miyake heavy polyester short raincoat with a vertical pleating becoming flat, hood, high neck with press buttons, zip closure, 2 side flap pockets with press button, waistband at the hem, press buttons on the cuff, amphora line.

Daniela Gregis linen canvas sarong skirt, waistband closure and two small belt loops in light fabric thread, it should be curled on the front, hem with waves.

Shoe with classic “Trippen” wide sole, upper in cowhide leather with colour contrast edges and side holes with diagonal stripes “admiral rank” like, asymmetric closure with strings, rubber arch support.

Final, Home, Blouson, SS 2015

Final Home polyester net blouson with zip, neck with hood, two vertical small pocket with zip, zip closure, zips along the arms and the shoulder transforming the blouson in a cape when open.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto creased cotton etamine and viscose trousers, two diagonal pockets on the front and one small pocket with button on the back, belt loops, small band with side external zip at the bottom, straight line.

Vivienne, Westwood, Red, Label, SS 2015, Dress

Vivienne Westwood Red Label jacquard viscose dress with paisley and two-colours checks, large shoulder strap, low-necked, fitted bodice, back central buttons and strap closure, welt vertical side pockets, egglike bottom with large not ironed pleats.

Trippen high clog with cowhide leather bands and wood sole.covered with non-slip rubber, leather band with velcro closure, heel height 7,5 cm.

Forme, D'expression, Jacket, SS 2015

Forme D’Expression man long jacket in cotton tweed with fabric tufts outlining a geometrical pattern, single-breasted with small lapels, button closure, one button on the neck, two flap pockets at the hem, a central slit on the back.

Forme D’Expression short skirt in washed and creased linen canvas and ramie, waistband closure and side panels to be laced or on the front or on the back, two vertical welt pockets.

Very, Busy, Knitwear, SS 2015

VeryBusy tunic sweater in knitted printed linen with a painted effect pattern, wide rounded neck, flared sleeve, a small patch pocket at the hem, band at the hem.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto creased cotton etamine and viscose trousers, two diagonal pockets on the front and one small pocket with button on the back, belt loops, small band with side external zip at the bottom, straight line.




 

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Summer time, holiday time, time for yourself. Departures time and packing time. For this new tour through our summer suggestions we took inspiration from that pre-departure trepidation, recurrent on this season, typical of those days preceding the long-awaited holiday. We imagined our clothes going on vacation, putting them into different hypothetical luggage. It doesn’t matter which will be your destination. A relaxed evening at the sunset on the seashore or a more reckless backpacking day in the mountains, a walk through the ancient splendour of a city of art or a crowded afternoon in the streets of a modern metropolis, we tried to adapt our choices to different holiday scenarios in order to make the clothes good traveling companions in every journey you will decide to embark on. As well a chance to mix up for you the items on sale, putting them under a new light and revealing the possible and various combinations. Enjoy it and above all enjoy your holidays!

Ys, Yohji, Yamamoto, Trippen, LGR, SS2014

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto calf length fitted at the waist dress in tencel jersey with “Mark Rothko” colours print, slip like shoulder straps, neck opening with net insert, central zip on the back, a small side pocket on the waist.

Yohji Yamamoto shoulder bag in smooth cow leather with wool gabardine sides, drawstring expanded, one small pocket at front and one at back, exposed zip closure, detachable buckle adjustable thin strap, cotton canvas lining, inside pocket.

Trippen simple flat sandal with one upper strap across the feet and a narrow one at the ankle with velcro fastening.

LGR woman’s sun-glasses with shaded grey photochromatic lenses; frame in flexible acetate by Mazzucchelli and lenses by Barberini.

Vivienne, Westwood, Trippen, Scha, SS 2014

Vivienne Westwood Gold Label dress/skirt in viscose with a big orchid print on a black background, elastic at the belt, two side welt pockets, wide and straight line, wearable as a long skirt or a calf length dress.

Vivienne Westwood Gold Label short cardigan in knitted cotton and silk, boat neck, sewn as two drawn near knitted fabrics with profiles in relief, open holes on the shoulders and on the sides, a small pocket diagonally sewn on the front, small band hem, tight fit.

Trippen high clog with cowhide leather bands and wood sole.covered with non-slip rubber, leather band with velcro closure, heel height 7,5 cm.

Blue Yesey hat, 100% straw.

Zucca, Cauliflower, Issey Miyake, Yesey, Rosa Mosa, SS 2014

Cauliflower Issey Miyake creased t-shirt in polyester jersey, wide round neck, short sleeves.

Zucca wide and long cardigan with cotton Norwegian jacquard, three quarter sleeve, V neck, sewn beads with Aztecan pattern on the shoulders, two side small pockets at the hem.

Zucca straight fit trousers in washed cotton poplin., two diagonal pockets on the front and a small pocket with button on the back, stitching in the inner thigh with a “jodhpurs” effect, sewn turn-up at the hem, belt loops.

Rosa Mosa cotton canvas pois print and leather sneakers with rubber sole.

Yesey hat, 100% paper.

Comme des garcons, Yohji Yamamoto, Forme D'Expression, Scha, Tracey Neuls, SS 2014

Comme des Garçons ”sculpture” shirt with overlapping shapes in popeline cotton, medium length, short sleeves with geometric design, wide crew-neck.

Forme d’Expression curve shaped skinny pants in black washed wool serge, leg with front curve cut, concealed button fastening, sides slit pocket, centre leg cut and welt pockets at rear, slightly shorter and pointed hem at the back.

Yohji Yamamoto doctor style tote in black garment texture soft leather, hinged top, double handles, can be wear on shoulder, cotton canvas lining, , one zipped, one cell phone holder and one slit inside pockets.

Tracey Neuls stringless shoes in soft cowhide leather, mocassin like upper with small holes on the tongue and with inner elastic band, leather sole.

Scha limited edition hat in vintage quality, very fine weave sisal double layers, soft and ultralight, small brim, pliable wire in the edge.

Oyuna, Bouboutic, Issey Miyake, Trippen, SS 2014

Boboutic wide t-shirt in stockinette stitch makò cotton and silk, falling raw cut short sleeves, wide and reinforced crew-neck, sewn with slight horizontal difference in colour from one shoulder to the other along the back, hem band, shorter at the front.

Oyuna sahrouel knitted jersey/crêpe de Chine cotton trousers, side small pocket on the hip, asymmetric line, elastic at the waist, wearable also as a below the knee skirt lifting up the bottom.

PLEATS PLEASE Issey Miyake half moon bag in slanting polyester pleating and leather trimmings, an inside small pocket with zip, inside lined with nylon, zip closure, strengthened bottom on the sides, removable handles with hook, cross body, shoulder or hand bag.

Trippen flip-flop sandal with classic “Trippen” wide sole and metallic cowhide leather bands outlining a open V on the instep, band with Velcro fastening around the ankle, rubber arch support.

 


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The appointment from the Padua store is back. Outfits on models and close ups of details, to give those who are not regulars at the store an opportunity to discover the fit, the possible combinations and those details not in the catalogues…

Padded coat featuring a loose fit, double breast, concealed press stud fastening, wide collar ‘button down’ with side stitch detail, front pockets, in wool and polyester blend, navy color, by Shu Moriyama

Same coat, with felt wool crown middle lenght felt wool crown, with elastic detail at the back, burgundy color, by Scha

Padded hooded coat, featuring a single breast, press stud fastening, two slanted pockets, hood with adjustable elastic drawstring, quilted with horizontal stitching, black and bugundy colors, by Pleats Please-Issey Miyake

Padded short coat, featuring flair line with origami style construction, wide collar, big buttons closure; the coat is made in two pieces, lining with long sleeve and v neck, and the origami part sleeveless, separatly wearable, in nylon satin, black color, by Issey Miyake

…with silk shawl featuring plain and embossed stripes pattern, green color, by Cauliflower-Issey Miyake

Padded short coat, featuring a hip length, a hight collar with imitation fur lining, concealed zip and button with loop fastening, two flap pockets, in knit design printed polyester, beige/khaik color, by Issey Miyake

…with sheepskin mittens featuring a separate index finger and thumb, a cleft mitten and a sheep fur detail, imitation fur lining, brown color, by Issey Miyake

Not sure if it matches? Don’t hesitate to contact us (shop@ivomilan.it), we’ll try it and take photos of it for you!

 

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