Packable perfection...

We’re massive Miyake fans here in The Kingdom

Ive been meaning to share this IM Men collection since March, no idea where the time has gone

Created by MDS (Miyake Design Studio), the brand has launched after ten years of research and development from Issey Miyake’s and his own team’s study on recycled materials and geometric constructions.
The focus is on qualities of practicality and functionality as its items are easy-to-wash, durable, easy-to-store and easily transportable. The collection uses lightweight, crease-resistant fabrics made from recycled polyester or plant-based yarns, combined with cotton, Japanese paper and other similar fibers, mostly produced according to eco-friendly manufacturing processes. The creation of these fabrics requires a deep understanding of the characteristics and properties of the materials, from which the folding constructions of the garments and the designs of the patterns naturally derive.

A lightweight coat from a rucksack? Yes please.

Needless to say those straps give me serious early Helmut Lang vibes.

The design and shape of each garment derive from an approach that is not focused the decorative aspect but rather on high utility and simplicity, while suggesting a sense of beauty in functionality.

Some items are made with anti-wrinkle technology and are so lightweight that the wearer hardly feels them. They feature a body-hugging silhouette and can be folded and carried in a compact size.

The collection also includes versatile pieces completed by detachable details. The collar of a shirt jacket, for instance, is removable and can be stored inside the garment, so the jacket can become collarless.
The collection, 100% made in Japan, offers 45 items per season. Prices range from €140 for a shirt to €700 for an outer jacket. It is sold through the brand’s own newly opened Im Men flagship store in Tokyo, 3-18-11 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, and from April 15, but by now for deliveries in Japan only, through the Issey Miyake online store.

Such elegant simplicity and I love these flat slightly dead colours.

Queen Marie

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