Plantation

In 1981, ISSEY MIYAKE launched the Plantation brand, which was born out of his relentless pursuit of textile research. At the time, this was a new type of clothing that was meant to accommodate people’s day to day needs by offering them comfort while still being stylish and unique. The brand featured beautifully designed creations that maintained the essence of handicrafts. The brand’s clothing transcended race, age, and physicality. It was also made from natural materials and constituted simple features and slightly and comfortably loose designs that made it ideal for day to day activities. The line was revived and renamed ISSEY MIYAKE PERMANENTE in 1985.

The plantation brand and its idea may seem simple today, it was out of the ordinary and somewhat rebellious during its introduction days.