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Issey Miyake
Man's Vestcirca 2000

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Sleeveless vest with black and white houndstooth fabric engineered into radiating sunburst patterns, displayed flat against a dark gray background
Sleeveless vest displayed from the back, covered in a black and white geometric print of radiating sunburst circles formed from repeating houndstooth pattern, with zipper details at the hem, against a dark background.
Close-up of a garment in black and white houndstooth fabric arranged in radiating circular patterns, with metal zipper pulls at chest and hip pockets.
Close-up detail of a wide-brimmed hat covered in black and white houndstooth-patterned fabric, with concentric curved bands of the textile stitched together in a spiral construction.
Close-up detail of a garment in black and white houndstooth print arranged in large overlapping circular and radial patterns, creating an optical illusion effect across the fabric surface.
Designer
Issey Miyake
Japan, 1938-2022
Design House
Miyake Design Studio
Japan, founded 1970
Title
Man's Vest
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
circa 2000
Medium
Nylon/polyurethane twill, printed, with leather
Dimensions
Length (Center back length): 25 1/4 in.
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Kung
Accession Number
M.2006.173.7
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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