I suppose there are many, but I cannot imagine ever having a more perfect collaboration than that which Penn-san and I shared. It was based upon mutual trust, respect, and a desire to have our own work pushed to new places. And it always resulted in delight. Issey Miyake Read Quote
Think of things that can be created, not destroyed, and that bring beauty and joy. Issey Miyake Read Quote
When I close my eyes, I still see things no one should ever experience: a bright red light, the black cloud soon after, people running in every direction trying desperately to escape – I remember it all. Issey Miyake Read Quote
The core spirit of Pleats Please is joy, and what better emotion to wear on your skin every day? Issey Miyake Read Quote
If Mr. Obama could walk across the Peace Bridge in Hiroshima – whose balustrades were designed by the Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi as a reminder both of his ties to East and West and of what humans do to one another out of hatred – it would be both a real and a symbolic step toward creating a world that knows no fear of nuclear threat. Issey Miyake Read Quote
The purpose – where I start – is the idea of use. It is not recycling, it’s reuse. Issey Miyake Read Quote