The ISSEY MIYAKE Spring/Summer 2023 collection, A Form That Breathes, was presented on September 30 in Paris. The collection is based on an exploration of making sculptures. By experiencing the creative process—the freedom of shaping and forming with one’s own hands—the collection incorporates ideas, elements, and textures inspired by the sculpting process to develop original garment forms. Each piece of clothing created this way is a sculpture made of fabric that seems rigid at first, but turns into a soft, fluid form as soon as it moves, so lively as if it is about to breathe.

The TORSO series for Spring Summer 2023 is defined by its striking sculptural form. The design team crafted the torso shape out of one piece of fabric, making it both firm and flexible. The three-dimensional silhouette and draping effect is achieved by putting the garment on, like a sculpture coming to life.

The TORSO JUXTAPOSE features prints in bold colors, applied by hand to the same fabric as the TORSO series. The print has a thick, textured look, inspired by the stately appearance of a sculpture. The R COAT and R SHIRT are designed with sleek lines from the shoulders to the cuffs. The R COAT is made of a lightweight, stretchy fabric that is water-resistant for great function. The R SHIRT is made with cotton on the outside and special nylon stretch yarn on the inside that is soft and fine. To add volume on the shoulders, piping tape made from extra fabric is sewn on to create a curved look that goes down to the cuffs.

The clothing brand NUDE created a line of knitwear inspired by sculptures of the human body. The inner panels of the clothing are made with sheer yarn, creating a draping and three-dimensional effect in a straight silhouette. The items can also be worn backwards, allowing them to be enjoyed from various angles, like viewing a sculpture.

The SCULPTURES line of jewelry features designs based on a series of sculptures. The design team used 3D scanning to reduce the size of the sculptures so they could be worn as jewelry. The jewelry is made of brass and/or tin alloy, which faithfully reproduces the delicate forms of the original sculptures.

You can find ISSEY MIYAKE's upcoming Spring Summer 2023 collection on their website, along with the full runway show featuring garments that are designed to look like sculptures.