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Japanese designer Issey Miyake passed away at 84 from liver cancer. He was known for his technology-driven clothing designs, exhibitions and fragrances. (Source: REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo)
He wanted to become either an athlete or a dancer before he changed his direction and became a designer. (Source: REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo)
Miyake was born in Hiroshima. He learnt graphic designing at Tokyo Art University, after which, he went to Paris to learn clothing designing. (Source: Kyodo News via AP)
Models present creations by Japanese designer Yoshiyuki Miyamae as part of his Fall/Winter 2019-2020 women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Issey Miyake during Paris Fashion Week. (Source: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo)
The Japanese designer was known for his pleated style of clothing that never had wrinkles, along with his signature black turtleneck for friend and Apple Inc founder Steve Jobs. (Source: REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN)/File Photo)
The Autumn Winter couture collection 2022/2023 from brand Issey Miyake. (Source: Issey Miyake/ Instagram)
The revered designer leaves behind an inimitable and rich legacy. Among his many other awards and accolades, he was also felicitated with Kyoto prize in 2006. (Source: Kyodo News via AP)
