Issey Miyake was born on April 22, 1938 in Japan. Japanese fashion designer known for his forward-thinking design and manufacturing techniques. He is the recipient of prestigious awards like the Kyoto Prize and is the founder of Japan's first design museum, 21 21 Design Sight.
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💰Issey Miyake Net worth: $85 Million
About
Japanese fashion designer known for his forward-thinking design and Manufacturing techniques. He is the recipient of prestigious awards like the Kyoto Prize and is the founder of Japan's first design museum, 21 21 Design Sight.
Before Fame
He was born in Hiroshima, Japan and survived the atomic bomb attacks on the city as a child. He later lived in Paris and New York City before returning to Japan to found his own studio, the Miyake Design Studio.
Trivia
He designed the black turtleneck which became a key part of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' signature look.
Family Life
His mother died from radiation exposure three years after the attacks on Hiroshima.
Associated With
He and Kansai Yamamoto are two of Japan's most famous fashion designers.
