Issey Miyake
Spring Pleats Accordion Pleating Straight-Fit Dress
This sleeveless dress from Issey Miyake's Spring Pleats line is a straight-fit midi dress made in Japan from stretch, hand-pleated elastic polyester with a high torsion factor. It features a boat neck, accordion-style horizontal pleating, and a length of 38.5 inches from the top of the shoulder. The fabric's spring-like elasticity allows the garment to stretch and recover, creating a dynamic, bouncy silhouette while maintaining its shape.
- Material
- elastic polyester fabric
- Gender
- female
- Style
- playful, experimental, artsy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Size
Specifications
Playful sleeveless dress with hand-pleated elastic polyester fabric and dynamic spring-like silhouette.
Stretch hand-pleated fabric, boat neck, straight fit, made in Japan.
- Material
- elastic polyester fabric
- Style
- playful, experimental, artsy
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- stretchy hand-pleated elastic polyester fabric
- high torsion factor for spring-like stretch and recovery
- box pleat and handcrafted pleating details
- large wavy horizontal pleating for dynamic texture
- bouncy and dynamic silhouette
- boat neckline
- straight fit sleeveless design
- made in Japan
- innovative material plays on volumes with movement
- delicate feminine elegance with avant-garde styling
Product Insights
The Spring Pleats Accordion Pleating Straight-Fit Dress by Issey Miyake (CAD 1195, in stock) is a direct descendant of the iconic 1989 pleated scarf, born from Miyake's ballet costume designs for the Frankfurt Ballet. Hand-pleated with subtle, irreproducible folds, its high-twist polyester fabric creates multi-axial stretch via vertical box pleats and horizontal waves, expanding and contracting with each movement for a never-tight, kinetic silhouette. Unlike Pleats Please, this mainline dress employs hand-pleated box pleats and high-torsion polyester, with pleats that spring back and last for years with proper care. However, hand-pleating yields one-of-a-kind artisan variations, and the dress runs slightly large (many size down); preservation demands hand washing or dry cleaning, as machine washing permanently flattens the pleats.
Verified claims
- Design lineage
- Direct descendant of the 1989 pleated scarf that sparked Miyake's pleating universe
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-pleated with subtle irreproducible folds; box pleats are re-ironable
- Kinetic effect
- Multi-directional pleats and high-twist yarn create spring-like stretch on movement
- Line distinction
- Hand-pleated box pleats and high-torsion polyester set this mainline dress apart from Pleats Please.
- Fabric technology
- High-twist polyester fabric actively expands and contracts with movement.
- Pleat behavior
- Box and wave pleats create accordion-like compression and rebound.
- Artisan variation
- Hand-shaped pleats with couture and dance origins; each dress unique.
- Multi-axis stretch
- Vertical box pleats and horizontal waves create multi-axial stretch for unrestricted movement.
- Durability
- The pleats spring back after each stretch and maintain their definition for years with proper care.
- Artisan uniqueness
- Hand-pleating creates subtle, one-of-a-kind variations in each dress.
- Design inspiration
- The pleating was inspired by ballet costumes Miyake designed for the Frankfurt Ballet.
- Design origin
- Design originated from Issey Miyake's ballet costumes for the Frankfurt Ballet in the late 1980s.
- Movement
- Dress expands and contracts with each movement, shifting silhouette.
- Care
- Hand wash or dry clean to preserve pleats; machine washing flattens them permanently.
- Sizing guidance
- Runs slightly large; many customers size down from their usual Issey Miyake size.
- Fit
- Multi-axis pleat stretch; dress never feels tight and moves with you.
Product record
- Title
- Spring Pleats Accordion Pleating Straight-Fit Dress
- Brand
- Issey Miyake
- Price
- 1195 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front three-quarter view of a sleeveless, body-skimming black midi dress with horizontal accordion pleats from neckline to hem; high crew neckline and straight silhouette with no visible closures.
- SilhouetteSleeveless straight-fit midi dress that fits close to the body from the high neckline down to a hem falling below the knee.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (high) - Pleat textureDistinct horizontal accordion pleating creating evenly spaced rounded ridges across the entire visible front of the dress from neck to hem.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.70 (high) - NecklineHigh crew neckline finished with the same pleated texture; neckline sits close to the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Arm openingsSleeveless armholes with narrow trim following the pleated fabric, exposing the model's shoulders and upper arms.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.06 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (high) - HemlineStraight hemline finishing below mid-calf with continued pleated ridges visible to the edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high) - ClosuresNo visible zippers, buttons, or fastenings on the front or sides in this view.
Other
Studio full-body shot with white seamless background; model cropped slightly above the nose; soft even lighting produces subtle shadows under feet; black ballet flats worn by the model are visible as styling props.
- Shot compositionFull-body three-quarter frontal studio shot with the model turned slightly to her right, standing on a light seamless surface.
- BackgroundPlain white seamless background with even illumination and no visible props or text.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model poseModel stands with left hand on hip and right hand placed behind the back, left leg slightly forward.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.64 · h 0.85 (high) - Shoes (prop)Black leather ballet flats with a low profile and a small stitched cap detail at the toe worn by the model; treated as styling prop, not product.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.82 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with a faint shadow cast beneath and slightly behind the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.90 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (medium) - Head crop and hairTop of the model's head is cropped by the image edge; dark curly hair frames the visible face and shoulders.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
deep black· dress body#110E15- SilhouetteSleeveless straight-fit midi dress that fits close to the body from the high neckline down to a hem falling below the knee.
- 02
Product
Sleeveless black straight-fit dress with narrow vertical accordion pleats visible on the front torso and high bateau-style neckline; shown on a model from mid-thigh to chin with right arm relaxed at side.
- Overall silhouetteStraight-fit, body-skimming sleeveless dress visible from mid-thigh up to the chin area, following the model's torso contour.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.82 (high) - NecklineHigh, slightly rounded bateau-style neckline that sits close to the collarbone with pleats continuing to the edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve openingsSleeveless armholes with narrow edge finishing; left armhole partly visible and right armhole fully visible against the model's shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (medium) - Pleat textureNarrow, regular vertical accordion pleats running continuously from neckline down the dress, creating a ribbed wavy surface pattern.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.58 · h 0.80 (high) - Waist and hip shapingPleats slightly compress and form horizontal undulating bands around the waist and hips, showing gentle contouring along the torso.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high) - Hemline visibilityLower hem is out of frame; visible portion ends around mid-thigh indicating the image is cropped above the full length.
Other
Studio fashion shot cropped above the knees showing a model against a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model croppingFramed from mid-thigh to just above the mouth; head partially cropped so chin and lower face are visible but eyes are out of frame.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.42 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray to white studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal directional shadows.
- Visible propsNo props; only the model wearing the dress is visible.
- Image crop artifactRight hand and left hand partially visible near lower edge; slight shadowing from the model on the background.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.72 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high)
Colors
deep black· main body#0E0D13- Overall silhouetteStraight-fit, body-skimming sleeveless dress visible from mid-thigh up to the chin area, following the model's torso contour.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a sleeveless, midi-length dress with pronounced horizontal accordion pleats running the full garment; fitted straight silhouette with a crew neckline visible at the back.
- View and silhouetteRear-facing view of the dress on a model showing a straight, form-skimming midi silhouette that extends to mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.80 (high) - Sleeveless constructionSleeveless armholes with narrow shoulder coverage and smooth finished edges at the arm openings.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.46 · h 0.28 (high) - NecklineBack crew neckline with a slightly scalloped or rippled edge created by the pleated fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Accordion pleatingDistinct horizontal accordion pleats run continuously from the neckline to the hem, creating a regular wave pattern across the entire rear panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Hem detailStraight midi hem with the pleated wave continuing to the edge and a slightly ruffled finish at the hemline.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric appearanceFabric appears matte with uniform texture defined by the pleats; no printed pattern or visible seams on the rear panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Visible seams or closuresNo visible back zipper, buttons, or other closures on the rear panel.
Other
Studio product shot of a model standing on a light neutral floor against a white background; full-body rear composition with even studio lighting and soft shadow under feet.
- Model poseModel stands with weight shifted to one leg, left hand resting near hip and right hand hanging relaxed, showing the dress rear.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.78 (high) - Footwear visibleBlack flat shoes visible on the model; shoes are not described as part of the dress product.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.80 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high) - Background and lightingEven white studio background with soft, diffused lighting and minimal shadows, producing clear contrast between garment and background.
Colors
black· main body#0E0C13- View and silhouetteRear-facing view of the dress on a model showing a straight, form-skimming midi silhouette that extends to mid-calf.