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IM1938–2022
Designer · Japan / Empire of Japan

Issey Miyake

Japan fashion designer, born 1938 in Hiroshima, died 2022. Founder of Issey Miyake.

Born
1938, Hiroshima
Died
2022, Tokyo
Nationality
Japan, Empire of Japan
Houses
1
Awards
8
01Career

Training, work and recognition

Education
Studied at
Tama Art University
School of the Parisian Couture Union
Highschool in Japan
lower secondary school in Japan
Houses
Awards
Received
Order of Culture
Commander of the Legion of Honour
Praemium Imperiale
Person of Cultural Merit
Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy
Honorary Royal Designer for Industry
SOEN Award
honorary doctorate from University of Lyon-II
Also
Other work
designer, businessperson, perfumer
Field
fashion design
02Houses

Where Issey Miyake worked

03Peers

Same country, same generation

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