Miyake, Issey; Black polyester heat set pleated dress
Straight, calf-length cocktail-type dress; fabric is embossed over mini pleat; purchased 1994; sleeveless with scoop neck; both sleeve and neck finished with clean-finish 1/4 inch hem, no facing on either neck or armhole opening; 8 inch slit at left side hem; A 9 x 7 inch pouch of matching fabric with sapphire blue lining accompanies garment to use for storing garment or for travel (See 2007.25.2). Garment appears very small (about 20 inches in diameter when relaxed) but pleats expand when garment is worn.
HCT.2007.25.1
1994
<span>Additional fiber images and information available at <a href="http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/1990-1999,_Miyake,_Issey,_black_polyester_heat_set_pleated_dress" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the CAMEO Materials Database at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.</a></span>
Miyake, Issey; 1981, gray cotton gauze wrap dress
Issey Miyake gray 100% cotton gauze wrap around dress; 3/4 length sleeves, rolled cuff; single button at neckline; black corded belt; gathered at waist in back, round neckline, not lined. ca. 1981
HCT.1987.309.1
1980-1981
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