Lightness of Being: Pleats Please by Issey Miyake SS25
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Few fashion houses understand the interplay of movement, fabric, and function quite like Pleats Please by Issey Miyake. Founded in 1993, the brand is an extension of the revolutionary vision of Issey Miyake, the Japanese designer known for his innovative approach to fabric and form. Miyake’s work was deeply rooted in the idea of creating clothing that is both artistic and functional, emphasising technology, craftsmanship and wearability. His pioneering pleating technique–the signature of Pleats Please–emerged from this belief: weightless garments that resist the tyranny of wrinkles while embracing the natural grace of the human form.
With each collection, the brand continues to push the boundaries of design, crafting garments that are as dynamic as the people who wear them. For SS25, Pleats Please presents ‘LIGHT’, a collection that reflects the essence of illumination, capturing how light dances, transforms colour and ultimately, how it inspires the soul.
A STUDY IN LIGHT AND COLOUR
At the heart of the collection is Photon, a striking print series that translates the energy of light into fabric. Original colour charts are layered to create stunning gradients, while stencil printing techniques bring a textured depth to each piece resulting in clothing that appears to shift and glow with movement.
For those who appreciate texture as much as colour, Crush Press introduces a fabric innovation that blends machine and hand-crushed techniques. This special textile offers a distinctive tactile experience, embodying the unpredictability of natural light as it shifts and bends. The organic textures created in this process mirror the way sunlight interacts with surfaces, adding dimension and depth to everyday wear.
The Mushroom Knit series explores sculptural form and ease. Its seamless construction and soft polyester yarn ensure both comfort and practicality, with a distinctive rounded sleeve silhouette that gently distorts the form for the subtlest, most elegant statement. True to the brand’s ethos, this knitwear line is not only aesthetically intriguing but also easy to care for—machine-washable and made for effortless living.
THE ART OF WEARABILITY
One of the most compelling aspects of Pleats Please by Issey Miyake is its commitment to wearability. Every piece is lightweight, breathable, and wrinkle-resistant, making it ideal for both travel and everyday life. The pleating technique itself ensures garments maintain their form, allowing for fluid movement and unrestricted comfort.
March’s colourway embraces spring’s natural exuberance, offering a palette that includes Bright Pink, Apricot Yellow, Bordeaux, and Steel Blue. Tunics and dresses feature whispered architectural details—subtle side slits that invite creative expression through layering, transforming each piece into a canvas for personal interpretation.
As always, Pleats Please is designed for those who value freedom in fashion—freedom to move, to express, and to experience the world without constraints. The Spring/Summer 2025 collection stands as an elegant testament to clothing that adapts to its wearer like a shadow, becoming not an imposition but an extension of self.
Pleats Please Issey Miyake is available at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Lot 2.26.00 & 3.28.00, Level 2 & 3, and The Gardens Mall, Lot G206, Ground Floor. Step into the world of light, texture, and movement, and discover a wardrobe as effortless as it is innovative.
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