I never thought fashion was the job for me, because I’m Japanese. Clothes! That was a European, society thing. Issey Miyake Read Quote
In Paris, we call the people who make clothing ‘couturiers’ – they develop new clothing items – but actually, the work of designing is to make something that works in real life. Issey Miyake Read Quote
The important thing is to make something. In reality, it’s not important that a designer be known by name – you can remain anonymous. Even the status of a designer will undergo changes, I believe. Issey Miyake Read Quote
With imagination and personal creativity, people who sew can design the way they look to suit themselves. Issey Miyake Read Quote
I like women who have their own idea of life: the woman who is assured, comfortable with herself, strong inside, proud of herself – not in an arrogant way, not showing off. Issey Miyake Read Quote
