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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kate Ng

Issey Miyake: Fashion world and fans mourn death of iconic Japanese designer

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The fashion industry is mourning the loss of Japanese designer Issey Miyake, who has died at the age of 84.

According to the Kyodo news agency, Miyake died of liver cancer on Friday 5 August while “surrounded by close friends and associates”.

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