Issey Miyake: Japanese fashion designer dies aged 84

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Revolutionary Japanese fashion designer, Issey Miyake, has died, aged 84, his company has announced.

Known for his innovative styles and perfume, Miyake built a global fashion brand, which included designing Steve Jobs’ iconic turtle neck jumpers.

Japanese Fashion Designer Issey Miyake Dies At 84: Report

He was known to experiment with traditional and modern techniques during his career of more than 50 years.

Miyake died of liver cancer on Friday, and a private funeral has already taken place, Japanese media is reporting.

Issey Miyake, Japan's prince of pleats, dies of cancer aged 84 | Reuters

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