Miyake Wisps Into Spring
By Marian Faddis
Photos by Gruber-FWD
PARIS, Oct 8, 2002/ FWD/ --- Naoki Takizawa for Issey Miyake presented a symphonic
collection for spring/summer 2003.
Although he normally choreographs theatrical and cosmic presentations to show his creations,
this show was quiet and subdued, leaving the focus solely on the clothes.
The first pieces were jersey dresses that were fluted and pleated in signature Miyake style.
They were lean and long, flowing to the floor. The pristine colors included eggshell, ecru
and white, making for a weightless beginning.
Colors, prints and sharper cuts dominated the latter half of the collection.
Techno oranges and blues paired with mostly black ensembles were a contrast to the opening
pieces, although not surprisingly, as Takizawa’s collections always seem to run the gamut.
A series of evening dresses burst with bright, almost fluorescent colors and displayed the
designer’s talents as a fabric innovator and pioneer tailor.
A shirt of tiny bunched baubles, pieced together and paired with a slim skirt, underlined
Takizawa’s abilities.
Prints came into play, the most significant consisting of a black and white newspaper pattern.
Pants of this print were topped with layered yet light shirts and wraps, as well as chiffon
skirts.
Striped suits and pants burst with energy and colors such as watermelon, lemon and lime.
The most coveted pieces will perhaps be the plain-front pants embellished with think tuxedo
stripes down the sides.
Two or three fitted jackets of off-white and beige were sharply cut as well.
As artful and innovative as the collection was, though, it takes the particular Miyake
customer to truly appreciate it.
This collection was lyrical, although not always flattering.
Even the models seemed to have a bit of a tummy in some of the dresses.
But his collection triumphed in pushing fashion as art, and that is exactly what Miyake
followers appreciate.
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