Under the flooded glass roof of the Fondation Cartier in Paris, Issey Miyake transformed his presentation of the IM MEN spring/summer 2026 collection into an atmospheric work of art. “Dancing Texture” was the title – and that’s exactly what happened: a silent choreography of light, air and movement in which performers acted between floating lengths of fabric while the material itself seemed to breathe.
The IM MEN spring/summer 2026 collection
At the heart of the collection is a tactile dialog with the Japanese ceramicist Shoji Kamoda, whose works captivate with their wave-like structure. Miyake’s team translates this design language into textiles that are visually and tactilely captivating. A powder-blue knitted look or a flowing, anthracite-colored drape look like wearable ceramic objects – soft and yet powerful.
The textile implementation is radically precise. In “UROKOMON”, a sculptural relief is revealed with the help of a multi-layered bonding and opal printing technique. “GINTO FLAT” interprets shiny silver vessels in flat, yet voluminous cuts, while “KAIYU” captures the nuances of celadon glazes using pigment printing. “ENGRAVE” works with jacquard weaving and heat-sensitive yarns that form finely modeled wave structures. “EARTH” brings vermilion-red bouclé yarns with metallic threads into motion – inspired by glazed clay jugs.
In an era of digital perfection, IM MEN makes a conscious statement about craftsmanship, texture and sensuality. “Dancing Texture” is more than fashion – it is a plea for clothing as a living medium of expression.
You can find the whole show from the IM MEN spring/summer 26 collectionat here.
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Teaser photo: © Issey Miyake, Looks: © Launchmetrics SpotlightSM
