Gathered Dot Jacquard Coat – Issey Miyake, FW 1986 Bracelet Metal that should feel rigid

Metal that should feel rigid actually moves softly—an apron that behaves in an unexpected way

this piece stands as an early example

The richly varied stripes reflect the mid‑20th‑century Navajo embrace of both natural and commercial dyes from the Eye‑Dazzler era

the backing paper behind the glass shows extensive water staining

Gathered Dot Jacquard Coat – Issey Miyake, FW 1986 Bracelet Metal that should feel rigid19" Shoulder 23" Chest 48" Length 22. 5" Sleeve An Issey Miyake gathered coat from Fall Winter 1986. Made from a thick, blanket like dot jacquard fabric, heavy and soft at the same time. The gathers around the pockets add even more volume, pushing the silhouette into something sculptural. As seen on the FW 1986 runwaybold, experimental, and unmistakably Miyake.