Spring Pleats Pleated Open Cardigan

A dynamic, hand-pleated open cardigan by Issey Miyake, featuring elastic polyester fabric with box and wavy horizontal pleating for a bouncy silhouette.

Stretch pleated fabric, open front, long sleeves, pleating that moves with body, made in Japan.

Material

Elastic polyester fabric

Style

experimental, modern, playful

Gender

female

Age Group

adult

Condition

new

Category

Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets

01

Product

Front-facing view of a black pleated open cardigan worn by a model; long sleeves, boat-style neckline, continuous narrow vertical accordion pleats and an asymmetric wavy ruffle cascade along the front right opening. Matching pleated skirt is visible below the cardigan hem.

• Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve open-front top cropped near the waist, worn over a matching high-waist pleated skirt; garment follows the torso shape and sits flush against the body.
  1 region

  x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high)
• NecklineWide, shallow boat neckline with the same narrow pleated edge finishing visible at the collar.
  1 region

  x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high)
• Pleat textureNarrow, regular vertical accordion pleats run continuously across the body, sleeves, and skirt, producing a ribbed texture.
  1 region

  x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high)
• Asymmetric ruffle detailA vertical wavy ruffle formed from the same pleated fabric cascades down the right front opening, creating larger sinusoidal folds distinct from the narrow pleats.
  1 region

  x 0.58 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.62 (high)
• Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with continuous pleating and a slightly gathered finish at the wrist hem.
  2 regions

  x 0.04 · y 0.22 · w 0.27 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.26 · w 0.21 · h 0.60 (high)
• Hem alignmentCardigan hem ends near the top of the skirt; skirt continues the same pleated pattern with a continuous vertical alignment between top and skirt.
  1 region

  x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.38 (high)
• Fabric finishMatte, opaque fabric with uniform coloration and no visible surface sheen or pattern beyond pleating.
  1 region

  x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (medium)

Other

Cropped studio product photograph showing a model from upper thighs to just above the head against a plain light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; hands and part of the model's face and hair visible but not part of the product description.

• Shot compositionVertical crop showing model from upper thighs to top of head; product centered with slight right-side emphasis from the ruffle detail.
• BackgroundEven light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
• Model elementsModel's hands, lower face, and curly hair appear in the frame and partly overlap the garment; hands are not part of the product.
  3 regions

  x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
• Lighting and shadowsSoft studio lighting with subtle shadows in pleat troughs that emphasize the texture; no specular highlights.

Colors

deep black· cardigan and skirt#0E0D13

02

Product

A black pleated ensemble on a model showing a long-sleeve open-front pleated top layered over a matching pleated lower garment that tapers to mid-calf; pronounced accordion-style vertical wavy pleats cover both pieces.

• Pleated textureDense vertical accordion-style pleats create a wavy ribbed surface across the visible garments; pleats run continuously from the top through the lower garment with a consistent regular rhythm.
  1 region

  x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.50 · h 0.78 (high)
• Open-front top panelA front panel of a long-sleeve outer piece is visible open at the center, laying over the lower garment and showing the same pleated texture on both layers.
  1 region

  x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high)
• Sleeve constructionLong sleeves extend to the wrists with the pleated texture continuing along the sleeve length; the right sleeve (viewer left) is bent with the hand near the hip and shows slightly compressed pleats at the elbow.
  1 region

  x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high)
• Lower garment silhouetteA fitted lower garment with the same pleated surface tapers along the leg and ends around mid-calf; the hem follows the pleated wave forming a slightly scalloped edge at the bottom.
  1 region

  x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.34 · h 0.50 (high)
• Layering and overlapThe top layer overlaps the lower garment at the waist and hip area by a few centimeters, creating a visible stacked seam where pleats of the top rest on the pleats of the lower piece.
  1 region

  x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (medium)
• Visible footwear attached to outfitSimple black low-profile ballet-flat style shoes are visible on the model, aligned with the lower garment hem.
  1 region

  x 0.30 · y 0.82 · w 0.45 · h 0.12 (high)
• No printed text on garmentThere are no visible printed logos, labels, or text elements on the visible surfaces of the garments.

Other

Studio shot of a model against a seamless white background with even soft lighting; image is cropped from the model's chin to the feet with minimal shadowing on the floor.

• Shot compositionThree-quarter-front view of a standing model, cropped at the chin and showing the full outfit down to the shoes; model posed with one hand resting near the hip and the other arm relaxed.
  1 region

  x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (high)
• Background and lightingUniform bright white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting that produces faint soft shadows under the feet and slight highlight on pleated surfaces.
• Image croppingTop of the model's head and chin area are cropped out of the frame; full legs and shoes are visible.
  1 region

  x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)

Colors

deep black· pleated garments#0E0D13black· shoes#120E14

03

Product

Rear view of a long-sleeve pleated open cardigan on a model, showing full back, sleeves, and part of a matching pleated skirt; hands are clasped behind the body.

• Rear torso pleatingBack panel shows evenly spaced vertical accordion pleats that run from the neckline down to the waist, following the body contours with slight horizontal undulation at the lower back.
  1 region

  x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.52 (high)
• Sleeve pleatingLong sleeves feature the same vertical pleated texture as the body; pleats continue uninterrupted from shoulder to cuff and create a slightly wavy silhouette at the arm.
  2 regions

  x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.64 (high)
• NecklineShallow, rounded neckline visible at the top of the back with pleats converging toward it.
  1 region

  x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high)
• Hem and waist overlapLower back shows a slight overlap or blousing where the cardigan meets a matching pleated lower garment, creating a layered edge at the waist.
  1 region

  x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high)
• Surface finishFabric appears matte with fine, tight pleats producing soft shadowing between ribs.
• Visible textNo legible printed or woven text is visible on the garment in this view.

Other

Studio shot of a model from the rear against a plain light background; model stands with hands clasped behind the back and lighting is soft and even.

• Shot compositionImage frames the model from upper thighs to just above the head, centered with the torso and back as the focal area.
  1 region

  x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
• Model poseModel is standing with both hands clasped behind the back, palms and fingers partially visible and resting at lower back.
  1 region

  x 0.36 · y 0.70 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high)
• BackgroundPlain, even light background with no visible props or patterns.
• Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused lighting with gentle shadows in pleat grooves that enhance the vertical texture; no harsh highlights.

Colors

deep black· main fabric (cardigan body and sleeves)#0E0D13