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ISSEY MIYAKE USA, based in New York, NY, is the American subsidiary of ISSEY MIYAKE INC., located in Tokyo, Japan. Rooted in a legacy of innovation and craftsmanship, the company leads business operations and wholesale distribution across North and South America, alongside its three flagship retail stores in New York City.
Guided by a philosophy of creativity without constraint, the company is committed to cultivating talent and shaping the future of the brands through concept, curiosity, and purpose. As expressed in our corporate philosophy: “Bringing unprecedented originality for ease in everyday life. Pursuing innovation and engaging with everyday life to the fullest extent, in favor of neither and without compromise. Carrying on the spirit of making things unbound by convention, to deliver a sense of joy and hope.”
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