Issey Miyake
Concealed Knit Asymmetrical Sheer Top
This Issey Miyake top is a women's sheer knit blouse with an asymmetrical silhouette, constructed from two square panels in a lyocell and nylon blend. It features a boat neckline, short asymmetric sleeves, and a draped side panel that creates a layered effect, with a semi-transparent knit texture. Made in Japan, it is designed as a lightweight, fluid layering piece suitable for casual or elevated outfits.
- Material
- lyocell and nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- modern, minimal, artsy, experimental
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Fluid, sculptural knit top with asymmetric silhouette, crafted from two square knit panels in a lyocell-nylon blend.
Fine stretch knit, boat neck, short asymmetric sleeves, gentle drape, made in Japan.
- Material
- lyocell and nylon blend
- Secondary
- nylon
- Style
- modern, minimal, artsy, experimental
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, date-night, work
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- two square knit panels construction
- sculptural silhouette
- fluid drape
- lyocell-blend for freshness
- impeccable drape
- fine stretch knit
- boat neck
- short asymmetric sleeves
- made in Japan
- asymmetrical design
Product Insights
Issey Miyake's Concealed Knit Asymmetrical Sheer Top uses two flat square panels to create an asymmetric silhouette without darts, offering a loose sheer cut for movement. The proprietary 75% lyocell, 25% nylon knit provides fluid drape and structural memory, embodying the brand's A Piece of Cloth concept and philosophy of ma. Made in Japan with traditional craftsmanship and advanced textile research, this semi-sheer top requires layering and demands careful hand-washing and flat drying. Its 20 cm asymmetry in hem and sleeve lengths suits wearers 161–165 cm tall, pairing with blazers or distressed denim. The durable two-panel construction resists stretching and creasing.
Verified claims
- Construction
- Two flat square panels organically form the asymmetric silhouette without darts.
- Silhouette
- Loose sheer cut leaves deliberate space for freedom of movement.
- Material
- 75% lyocell, 25% nylon proprietary in-house blended knit for fluid drape and structural memory.
- Origin
- Produced in Japan, drawing on traditional craftsmanship and precision.
- Design philosophy
- The top embodies Issey Miyake's A Piece of Cloth concept and the philosophy of ma (negative space).
- Fabric performance
- Lyocell-nylon knit: soft, fluid drape, shape memory, breathable.
- Sheerness
- Semi-sheer knit; requires layering for modesty.
- Care
- Hand-wash cold, lay flat dry; iron inside-out through a damp cloth.
- Fabric heritage
- Lyocell-nylon blend developed in Issey Miyake's textile research lab.
- Proportions
- For size 2, the hem and sleeve lengths each have about a 20 cm asymmetry—from roughly 60 cm to 80 cm—and the brand targets that size to wearers 161–165 cm tall.
- Fit
- Oversized, loose fit that drapes over the body; its sheerness requires layering.
- Versatility
- Pairs with blazers for work or distressed denim for streetwear.
- Washing
- Hand wash cold (≤30°C) with a mild pH-neutral liquid detergent; avoid fabric softeners.
- Drying
- Lay flat to dry to prevent shrinkage and shape distortion.
- Ironing
- Iron inside-out with a damp cloth to avoid melting and shiny patches.
- Durability
- The nylon content reinforces the fine knit, giving tensile strength and memory so it resists stretching at the elbows and neckline and recovers its sculptural silhouette.
- Provenance
- Made in Japan, fusing traditional artisan techniques with advanced textile research.
- Knit construction
- The top's open-knit lyocell structure contributes to its semi-transparent sheer effect.
- Size 2 measurements
- Size 2 is cut to drape loosely on a 161–165 cm frame with an 85 cm bust, 65 cm waist, and 91 cm hip; larger busts or waists can still wear it but will shift the asymmetric proportions.
Product record
- Title
- Concealed Knit Asymmetrical Sheer Top
- Brand
- Issey Miyake
- Price
- 450 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
A fluid, comfortable knit top with an easy drape
Wear this Issey Miyake top when you want something effortless and comfortable that gently drapes over the body. Its lyocell-blend fabric lends subtle freshness and impeccable drape, and the asymmetrical cut hangs looser where the left drape falls while sitting close at the back. The small cap sleeve leaves the arm mostly exposed.[2,3,4]
A sheer knit layer for styling over an underlayer
This semi-sheer blue knit is made to be worn over something beneath it, as shown styled over a white high-neck layer and over a darker undergarment, both visible through the fabric. The lightweight knit lets the underlayer's silhouette show through the front panel, while the slightly translucent back faintly reveals skin tone and undergarment shape. It suits outfits where the layer underneath is meant to be part of the look.[3,4,5]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Concealed Knit Asymmetrical Sheer Top: Choose this if you want a sculptural, asymmetric statement top: it is cut from two square panels of fine, lightweight stretch knit (75% lyocell, 25% nylon) with a boat neck, a draped open panel on one side, and gently fluid drape, and it is made in Japan. Note that the knit is semi-transparent, so an underlayer will show through the front, sides, and back — plan to wear it over a camisole or fitted layer. Care is limited to hand washing cold or dry cleaning, laid flat to dry.[1,2,3,4,5] | Flat Seams Fine-Knit Turtleneck Top: Choose this if you want a fitted, minimalist turtleneck layering piece in off-white: it is a fine stretch knit in a cotton-nylon blend (60% nylon, 36% cotton, 4% polyurethane) with a high, snug turtleneck, nearly invisible flat seams, and a rough-cut straight hem at the hip. Made in Japan, it suits those comfortable with very short cap sleeves that leave most of the upper arm exposed and a close-fitting torso. A size 2 in Off White is among the listed variants, so check sizing before ordering.[6,7,8] | Micromesh Second-Skin Top: Choose this if you want a fitted, second-skin layering piece with Issey Miyake's futuristic look: a stretch openwork nylon micromesh (95% nylon, 5% polyurethane) in lime green, with long sleeves, a crew neck, and opaque solid-knit bands at the waist and as vertical panel accents. The mesh is very sheer and see-through, with skin tone visible through the body and sleeves when worn, so it works best as a layering or statement piece rather than standalone coverage. It is made in Japan and runs in numbered sizes (1=XS, 2=S, 3=M, 4=L).[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a sheer, asymmetrical short-sleeve top in a vivid blue knit worn by a model; the top is semi-transparent showing an underlayer and has a draped open panel on the right side.
- SilhouetteSemi-fitted sleeveless/short-sleeve top with a slightly boxy torso and an asymmetrical draped panel on the right side that creates a layered look.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.60 (high) - NecklineWide boat neckline finished with a narrow hem that sits near the collarbone on the left and slightly lower on the right.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Sheer knit fabricVery lightweight, sheer knit allowing the silhouette and a darker undergarment to be visible through the front torso panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Asymmetrical drapeRight-side shows a loose, open draped panel that extends past the torso hem and is visibly more translucent than the main front; the panel edge appears unfinished or narrowly hemmed with a small tied detail near the sleeve opening.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium) - Hem finishLower hem of the top is a narrow fixed hem that sits straight across the waistline.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.60 · w 0.72 · h 0.08 (high) - Visible underlayerA darker undergarment with a triangular cup shape is visible through the sheer front fabric.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.22 (high) - Sleeve constructionLeft arm area is sleeveless or has a minimal cap finish; right arm is covered by the draped panel creating an asymmetric sleeve effect.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.16 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product photograph cropped to model torso with neutral white background and soft even lighting; image shows partial head, both arms, and a textured black skirt below the top.
- Model framingImage is cropped from mid-thigh to top of head; model faces forward with left hand near neck and right arm relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Visible lower garmentA textured black skirt is visible from the waist down and appears separate from the sheer top.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.80 · h 0.30 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear detail and no visible text or labels.
Colors
royal blue· main body#1C3A94- SilhouetteSemi-fitted sleeveless/short-sleeve top with a slightly boxy torso and an asymmetrical draped panel on the right side that creates a layered look.
- 02
Product
A semi-sheer cobalt-blue knit top with a short cap sleeve on the left and an asymmetrical draped panel hanging on the right, worn over a visible white high-neck layer.
- Main body shapeSemi-sheer knit top with a straight hemline across the waist and a relaxed, slightly boxy torso silhouette visible from the front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.13 · w 0.54 · h 0.30 (high) - Right-side draped panelLong asymmetrical sheer panel attached at the right shoulder that hangs down past the hem of the main body, with visible sheerness and a soft, unstructured edge.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Left cap sleeveShort capped sleeve on the model's left shoulder creating a small covered shoulder area and leaving the arm mostly exposed.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Sheerness and knit textureFine, lightweight knit with noticeable semi-transparency that allows the lighter layer beneath to be visible through the blue fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible underlying layerHigh-neck, light-colored sleeveless layer worn under the blue knit, visible at the neck and arm openings.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio full-body product shot on a plain light background showing the model from head to toe with soft studio lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionFull-body frontal studio shot cropped slightly above the head and showing the model standing facing forward with one arm relaxed and the other arm bent behind the back.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light background with soft studio lighting producing minimal shadows under the model's feet and subtle soft shadows along the clothing folds.
- Visible additional garments and propsBlack textured midi skirt and black Mary-Janes are visible as part of the outfit but appear as separate garments from the blue knit top.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.42 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high)
Colors
cobalt blue· top fabric#2C5BB3- Main body shapeSemi-sheer knit top with a straight hemline across the waist and a relaxed, slightly boxy torso silhouette visible from the front.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a sheer, asymmetrical knit sleeveless top on a model showing a plain back panel with a draped left-side sleeve panel and an angled hem with a small pointed tab.
- Back panel materialSingle-layer sheer knit fabric forming the full back; slightly translucent so skin tone and undergarment silhouette are faintly visible through the knit.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.65 (high) - Neckline finishWide neckline with a narrow rolled or bound edge visible along the top of the back.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve asymmetryRight side is sleeveless with a clean armhole; left side has an extended draped panel of the same sheer knit hanging down from the shoulder over the upper arm.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.48 (high) - Asymmetrical hem and tabBottom hem is angled upward toward the right side; a small pointed tab or triangular extension appears at the lower-right back hem.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.61 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.70 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium) - Stitching/edge detailNarrow finished edges visible at armhole and hem with a subtle rolled stitch effect matching the fabric color.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Fit on modelTop sits close to the torso at the back but hangs looser where the left drape falls; fabric conforms to shoulder blades without visible seams or panels on the central back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background showing the model from the rear waist up; even lighting with soft shadows and no visible packaging or props.
- Background and lightingSmooth, nearly white studio background with even, diffuse lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Model crop and poseImage shows model from head to hips turned away from the camera to display the back of the top; hands and part of a skirt are visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.54 · w 0.96 · h 0.44 (high) - Secondary garment visibleTextured black skirt or lower garment visible at the lower portion of the image, distinct from the blue top.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.80 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
royal blue· main body#344BA3- Back panel materialSingle-layer sheer knit fabric forming the full back; slightly translucent so skin tone and undergarment silhouette are faintly visible through the knit.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Issey Miyake
CONCEALED KNIT