18.08.2026 | ISSEY MIYAKE Introducing Items “URUSHI BODY”
The items will be available early September.



URUSHI BODY
URUSHI BODY is built upon the concept of the obi (kimono sash) and the bustier, as a modern iteration of framing the body with a rigid shell. Its presence, as if contouring the body's curves, presents a new relationship between clothing and form. URUSHI BODY is made by craftspeople in the Echizen region of Fukui Prefecture, by hand-tearing large sheets of handmade washi paper and layering them with glue on 3D-printed molds. The pieces are then sent to craftspeople in Kyoto to be finished with multiple coats of lacquer, transforming the warmth of washi into a solid form with a gentle gloss—an integration of traditional crafts and modern technology.
Styles: Bustier (1), Corset (1)
Colors: Dark Red, Black, Dark Blue, White
Exhibition and URUSHI BODY sales
From Tuesday, September 1, an exhibition will be held related to URUSHI BODY.
Special Exhibition
“URUSHI BODY: Between Body and Matter”
Period: |
Tuesday, 1 - Sunday, September 27 |
Venue: |
ISSEY MIYAKE GINZA / 445 |
Period: |
Tuesday, 1 - Friday, September 25 |
Venue: |
ISSEY MIYAKE SEMBA |
Period: |
Tuesday, 1 - Sunday, September 27 |
Venue: |
ISSEY MIYAKE KYOTO |
STORES
URUSHI BODY will be available for pre-order at the following stores. Please note that quantities are limited.
Tuesday, 1 - Wednesday, September 30
Tuesday, 1 - Friday, September 25
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