Irving Penn regards the work of Issey Miyake

For more than ten years, there has been an extraordinary collaboration between Irving Penn, one of the great photographers of the century, and designer Issey Miyake, one of the few figures who has brought clothing design into the realm of art. "Penn's photographs allow me to see my own designs," Miyake says. 

Miyake's striking shapes and textures have provided Penn with themes that reflect both primitive tribal beauty and futuristic fashion. As the century draws to a close, the barriers that traditionally separated East and West are diminishing. The sources of inspiration for both artists are global and range from Africa to Miyake's Japan. This book is the culmination of a significant period in their creative lives.

• Format: Hardcover
• Text: English