Issey Miyake
Spring Pleats Accordion Pleating Straight-Fit Dress
This product is an Issey Miyake Spring Pleats accordion-pleated straight-fit dress, a sleeveless women's garment made from stretch, hand-pleated polyester fabric with a boat neckline. It is intended for use as a midi-length dress, with a straight fit and no visible closures. Key specifications include a length of 38.5 inches (98 cm) from the shoulder, sleeveless styling, and construction in Japan; note that size may vary slightly between examples.
- Material
- elastic polyester fabric
- Gender
- female
- Style
- playful, experimental, artsy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
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.
- Design inspiration
- The pleating was inspired by ballet costumes Miyake designed for the Frankfurt Ballet.
- Movement
- Dress expands and contracts with each movement, shifting silhouette.
- Care
- Hand wash in cold water or dry clean to preserve the pleats; machine washing can permanently flatten them.
- 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
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 15 sourcesUses
A dress that stretches and moves as you do
This sleeveless Issey Miyake midi dress is made for days when you want a playful silhouette that keeps up with you. Its elastic, high-twist polyester fabric stretches and contracts like a spring, so the large wavy horizontal pleats and volumes shift with your body's movements throughout the day.[1,2,3,4]
Wear it for a bouncy, sculptural silhouette
This sleeveless Issey Miyake dress pairs box and handmade pleats on a springy high-twist fabric with large wave-shaped pleats in horizontal rows. The combination is designed to create a dynamic, sculptural look that bounces and moves as you do. The retailer characterizes the overall effect as playful and bouncy.[1,2,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Spring Pleats Accordion Pleating Straight-Fit Dress: Choose this if you want a sleeveless, straight-fit midi with sculptural movement: box and handmade pleats plus large wave-shaped horizontal pleats on a springy, high-twist 100% polyester fabric that stretches and contracts with movement, set off by a boat neckline. The Black midi measures about 38.5 inches (98.0 cm) from the top of the shoulder and is made in Japan. Note that sizing may vary slightly from one piece to the next, which the retailer asks shoppers to consider in advance.[2,4,5] | Pleats Please Sleeveless Midi Dress: Choose this if you want Issey Miyake's signature pleated look in a form-fitting, mid-length silhouette: a soft stretch wrinkled knit with uniform narrow vertical accordion pleats from the high crew neckline to the mid-calf hem, a scooped back, and the retailer-described remarkable freedom of movement. The pleated fabric skims the body without clinging and holds crisp pleats, cut in an apple (Mint/Pistachio) green in 100% polyester made in Japan, offered in sizes 1 and 2. Note the finish is slightly translucent, so an underlayer may be visible, and the shoulder treatment reads as slim cap-style coverage despite the sleeveless name.[6,7,8,9,10] | Concealed Knit Sheer Asymmetrical Midi Dress: Choose this if you want a sculptural, sheer black knit midi dress with asymmetric draping, a boat neck, short asymmetric sleeves and side vents. Its fine stretch knit in 75% lyocell and 25% nylon drapes fluidly and contours gently for a comfortable fit, according to the brand and retailer. Note that the fabric is very see-through, with undergarments and skin visible through the bodice, back and skirt as shown on the model, so plan underlayers accordingly.[11,12,13,14,15] |
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.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Issey Miyake
SPRING PLEATS