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“Well, what I'm doing is really clothing. I'm not doing sculpture.”

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Issey Miyake, born on April 22, 1938, is a renowned Japanese fashion designer known for his minimalist, practical, and functional design style, which has had a profound impact on the fashion industry. more

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