Pleats Please Issey Miyake

Pleats Please is a one-of-a-kind label that evolved out of Issey Miyake women's clothing line. The collection draws on technical innovation to create a boundary-pushing yet versatile style. Its alliterative name comes from the Japanese designer's signature garment-folding technique, where materials are crafted from a single thread, then creases are added after the clothes have been sewn into shape. Following its debut in 1988, the pioneering process empowered a brand in its own right, which officially launched in 1993. With the Pleats Please selection at Selfridges, you'll find pleated women's clothing that offers a combination of convenience, comfort and coolness. The experimental sewing system brings a distinctive texture to maxi skirts, mini dresses and crepe tops, all with cascading folds that ripple with movement. The method also results in fabrics that are fully crease-proof and incredibly lightweight; both easy to wear and easy to pack, they're ideal for taking on a luxury trip away. Like all Issey Miyake clothing, these pieces are designed with a contemporary fusion of Eastern and Western fashion inspiration. Thanks to simple cuts with a strong silhouette, the iconic Pleats Please look is also infinitely wearable - whether you opt for vivid graphic prints or a precise monochrome palette, you're sure to command attention.