Full Name | Kazunaru Miyake (三宅 一生, Miyake Kazunaru) |
Born | April 22, 1938 |
Place of Birth | Hiroshima, Empire of Japan |
Died | August 5, 2022 |
Education | Tama Art University |
Notable Work | L’eau d’Issey, Pleats Please, Bao Bao bags |
Awards | Praemium Imperiale |
Known For | Technology-driven clothing designs |
Career | Founded Miyake Design Studio in 1970; Developed innovative pleating methods for fabric; Collaborated with artists; Directed 21 21 DESIGN SIGHT museum; Celebrated 45-year career retrospective at The National Art Center, Tokyo |
Net Worth | $85 Million |