ULTRA RARE Archival me Issey Miyake 2009 Runway Sample Deconstructed Jacket
An incredible opportunity for fashion collectors and archival Japanese design enthusiasts to own a truly unique piece of fashion history. This deconstructed patchwork shirt-jacket is an official factory sample and prototype from the July 2009 collection of me Issey Miyake, corresponding to production model MI99FD431. Before any designer piece goes into mass production for global boutiques, the design studio crafts a highly limited number of sample pieces to test the fit, textiles, and drape. This is one of those exact studio reference pieces, hand-stamped with the internal factory code 94FD431-19 directly on the care label.Unlike standard store-bought items, this piece was made strictly for internal design testing or showroom presentation, making it a genuine one-of-a-kind find that you will likely never see on the market again. The avant-garde design showcases a beautiful Mori Kei and Lagenlook aesthetic, combining grey houndstooth check center panels with the brand's signature textured, puckered, and crinkled stretch fabric on the sleeves and sides. It also features a dramatic, oversized draped collar that can be styled in multiple ways and a heavy-duty button-down closure.This authentic garment was made in Japan and is in excellent vintage condition. It is marked as size one-size, and due to the signature stretch nature of the crinkled side panels and sleeves, it dynamically molds to the body to fit a wide range of sizes from XS to L depending on the desired silhouette. The primary textured fabric consists of ninety-nine percent cotton and one percent polyurethane, while the secondary plaid panels feature a premium blend of cotton, linen, and polyester. This is a true grail item for collectors of Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons, or Yohji Yamamoto, offering a rare chance to own a piece that literally nobody else in the world will have. Open to reasonable offers and shipping worldwide with tracking.