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“From the beginning I thought about working with the body in movement, the space between the body and clothes. I wanted the clothes to move when people moved. The clothes are also for people to dance or laugh” quote by Issey Miyake
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“From the beginning I thought about working with the body in movement, the space between the body and clothes. I wanted the clothes to move when people moved. The clothes are also for people to dance or laugh”

Issey Miyake

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Clothing should move with the body, becoming part of dance and joy.

In simple terms: Clothes should flow with movement.

Key Takeaway

Design for dynamic interaction.

Themes

design movement joy

Mood

creative enthusiastic

Type

design inspirational

When to use this quote

  • stage performance
  • sportswear
  • everyday attire

Key Concepts

fashion kinematics expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does movement influence your clothing choices?
  • What fabrics best support dance?
A Different Perspective

Balancing function and aesthetics is challenging.

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