Issey Miyake Moves

Touring Issey Miyakes design studio and factory as well as spotlighting his garments on the runway this program presents a total look at one of the worlds leading fashion designers Half innovation half invention Isseys use of pleats and twists has opened up a whole new world of possibilities in fabric by exploiting texture and wrinkles The process of folding and twisting the fabrics by hand then baking them is captured on film Miyake talks about his background training and some of his favorite projects such as designing costumes for William Forsythes Frankfurt Ballet and outfits for Lithuanias 1992 Olympic team