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Issey Miyake
Woman's Dress, 'Tidal Wave'1993

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Fashion garment displayed on a white mannequin: an oversized, tent-silhouette coat or dress in heavily crinkled charcoal-black fabric with a funnel hood and asymmetrical hem
Fashion garment displayed on a white mannequin: an oversized black dress or coat in heavily crinkled, pleated fabric with a draped cowl neckline, three-quarter sleeves, and an asymmetrical hemline.
Close-up detail of a garment in dark charcoal fabric with dense horizontal pleating throughout, photographed against a neutral grey background; deep shadows accentuate the structured folds at the sleeve opening and layered hem edge.
Fashion garment displayed on a white mannequin, close-up of a black pleated top with a draped cowl neckline, featuring densely ridged texture with a subtle metallic sheen.
Close-up detail of a dark surface with densely layered horizontal ridges in black and charcoal tones, with a slight sheen highlighting the raised texture.
Close-up detail of a black pleated textile with a lustrous, crinkled surface showing densely packed horizontal folds that catch light with a silvery sheen.
Designer
Issey Miyake
Japan, 1938-2022
Design House
Miyake Design Studio
Japan, founded 1970
Title
Woman's Dress, 'Tidal Wave'
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
1993
Medium
Polyester plain weave, heat- and pressure-set pleats
Dimensions
Center back length: 40 1/2 in. (102.87 cm)
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Luna Suyematsu
Accession Number
M.2004.218.12
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles