Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake is a Japanese avant designer label best known for technical pleated RTW — quality 8.5/10, balanced across the style spectra.

Avant Designer JapanMen & WomenFull Wardrobe

Avant Garde · Experimental · Designer · Fashion Forward · Pleated · Distinctive · Cult Following · Timeless

Quality

8.5

Price$$$$$

Value 5.6

Typical prices

mainline RTW $300-1200

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Scores

Quality

8.5 of 10

Design

10 of 10

Reputation

9 of 10

Style

Scores last reviewed July 8, 2026 · Sources: ssense.com, net-a-porter.com · How we score

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