Wednesday, March 14, 2012

132 5. Issey Miyake

I am a huge math geek, so while working on my Fashion Design degree, I always wanted to incorporate math and fashion in a very harmonious way. Kind of like how the Fibonacci sequence is usually seen a lot in nature.
Origami at its finest
And all this time, I thought I was the only one.

Turns out designer Issey Miyake along with his Retail Lab team and computer scientist Jun Mitani created a new label called "132 5. Issey Miyake" which incorporates a mathematical algorithm to form unique 3D shapes that can be folded into 2D forms. On top of that, the pieces are made with recycled PET products and other recycled fibers. 

It is now nominated for this year's Design of the Year Award and is currently available at the 132 5. Store in Tokyo (And the list of why I should move to Japan keeps getting longer) and in selected Issey Miyake stores worldwide.

Still a little confused? Just check out the photos below and see what I mean. 

Who says math is just for geeks and squares?



Posted by Sam at 7:41 PM
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16 comments:

  1. Alice McGenniss-DestroMarch 15, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    great post- isn't it awesome when your interests & passions collide!

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  2. AndreaMarch 15, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    this looks so great! but i am so bad at math :D

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  3. Mitha KomalaMarch 15, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    omg the collections are amazing! i love those lines and the dresses are just like origami paper ;D <3

    http://mithakomala.blogspot.com/

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  4. The Dainty Dolls HouseMarch 15, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Amazing pieces!! xx

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  5. WinnieMarch 16, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I actually hate Maths! Though if Math lessons were similar to working on fashion design like the examples above then I totally would have enjoyed my classes more!

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  6. JMarch 17, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Beautiful!
    liberty-walk-sara.blogspot.com

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  7. SarinaMarch 17, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    What a cool and interesting post
    Being a math teacher I am loving the creativity!!

    =) Newest Follower
    xx
    Sarina
    mylittlesequindress.blogspot.com

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  8. NanaMarch 18, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    Wow how awesome! I love maths too, always nice to learn another of its uses XD Making pretty clothes!

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  9. SophieMarch 18, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    Unfortunately math was never a strong point of mine - I love the above designs!

    http://girlonbroughtonstreet.blogspot.co.uk/

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  10. FrancescaMarch 18, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    This is so, so cool!

    xx

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  11. ivy's closetMarch 18, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Such an amazing design. Very cool to know. Loved the post.

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  12. mazzy mayMarch 18, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    So impressive. Love the colors and the designs are amazing.

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  13. ellieMarch 18, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Oh, how unique. Love the detail of all of it.

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  14. Morbid AngelMarch 18, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Cool design! :)
    http://lifewidmorbid.blogspot.co.uk/

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  15. CarolineMarch 19, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Really interesting post :) The designs look lovely!

    Caroline x
    Caroline's Catwalk

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  16. UnknownMarch 25, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    LOVABLE,SUPER CUTE POST!! STUNNING PICS!!
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