Like a masterful composition, unravel the wonders hidden within these artistically crinkled layers.
The recent seasons have witnessed the return of sharp accordion pleats—Alessandro Michele, for example, clad his tribe of quirky Gucci ingénues with versions in shiny lamé. But if there’s a different form of pleating that deserves a second glance, it’d be plissé pleating. A lightweight fabric of countless dense folds, it is most closely linked to Issey Miyake, the revolutionary Japanese designer who turned the fabric into garments that combined both form and function. Plissé pleating requires little maintenance—making it perfect for the chic urban nomad who wants to seek new adventures without forsaking style. And what better way to embark on one than with a handy pleated coat, a skirt with precise origami-like panels and sandals that recall the elegance of a traditional Japanese dance?
