Published 1978
200 pages
East Meets West was the first book published showcasing Issey Miyake and his designs. Focusing on Miyake's creative concept and influences in both Eastern and Western cultures, from 1970-1977. The book begins with an introduction by the former Vogue Editor Diana Vreeland and is then divided into three overarching sections.
Man and his Clothing the relationship between clothes and the people who wear them
The form of Cloth the exploration and importance of movement within clothing
Witness of the Time a chronological documentation of Issey Miyake's work with detailed descriptions of the garments in both Japanese and English
Measurements:
Height 36.5cm
Width 25cm
Condition:
Fair oxidisation on white pages
