There is always space between clothes and the body. For its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Issey Miyake turned to the Japanese concept of "Ma(間)"—the space that emerges in between. As fabric meets the body, it holds air and begins to breathe, swaying and bouncing with every step to create ever-changing silhouettes.
On the runway, the first model appeared in a restrained beige dress and twisted her torso. The dress trapped air in that moment, expanding and inverting its original shape. The second image shows models lifting parts of the garment with their hands. A massive white fabric hovers mid-air, frozen in place, and the clothes take on the form of tailored air itself.
The third model walked in an orange oversized trench. Sleeves and hems held the wind, billowing and deflating like breathing as they followed her movement. The fourth slide features a model in a lilac hooded coat. These are clothes that seem to anticipate the next movement, even when standing still.
Issey Miyake's Spring/Summer 2027 embraces the body freely instead of confining it, taking on a new form from one moment to the next. If you came looking for ordinary silhouettes, you came to the wrong place. What kind of space do you keep between your clothes and your body?
On the runway, the first model appeared in a restrained beige dress and twisted her torso. The dress trapped air in that moment, expanding and inverting its original shape. The second image shows models lifting parts of the garment with their hands. A massive white fabric hovers mid-air, frozen in place, and the clothes take on the form of tailored air itself.
The third model walked in an orange oversized trench. Sleeves and hems held the wind, billowing and deflating like breathing as they followed her movement. The fourth slide features a model in a lilac hooded coat. These are clothes that seem to anticipate the next movement, even when standing still.
Issey Miyake's Spring/Summer 2027 embraces the body freely instead of confining it, taking on a new form from one moment to the next. If you came looking for ordinary silhouettes, you came to the wrong place. What kind of space do you keep between your clothes and your body?
FAQ
What is the theme of Issey Miyake's Spring/Summer 2027 collection?
Issey Miyake's Spring/Summer 2027 collection explores the Japanese concept of 'Ma(間)'—the space between garment and body. Fabrics breathe and hold air, continuously transforming their silhouette with every movement.
What pieces appeared on the Issey Miyake SS27 runway?
The runway featured beige dresses, garments with white fabric floating in mid-air, oversized orange trenches, and lavender hooded coats. Each piece captured air and shifted shape with the wearer's movement.
What is Issey Miyake's concept of Ma(間)?
Ma(間) is a Japanese term meaning 'interval' or 'space.' Issey Miyake interprets it as the air and negative space between clothing and body, creating designs where fabric breathes and transforms with each moment.
