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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Famed Japanese Fashion Designer Issey Miyake Dies at 84

This photo shows Issey Miyake at the National Art Center in Tokyo on March 15, 2016. Japanese media reports say on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, fashion designer Issey Miyake, reputed for his signature pleats, has died at age 84. (Kyodo News via AP)

Issey Miyake, who built one of Japan’s biggest fashion brands and was known for his boldly sculpted, signature pleated pieces, has died. He was 84.

Miyake died Aug. 5 of liver cancer, Miyake Design Office said Tuesday.

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