Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake was born on April 22, 1938 in Japan. Japanese fashion designer known for his forward-thinking design and manufacturing techniques. He is the recipient of prestigious awards like the Kyoto Prize and is the founder of Japan's first design museum, 21 21 Design Sight.
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🎂 Issey Miyake - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Issey Miyake is 86 years, 7 months and 1 days old. Issey Miyake will celebrate 87rd birthday on a Tuesday 22nd of April 2025. Below we countdown to Issey Miyake upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Issey Miyake
Occupation Fashion Designer
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born April 22, 1938 (Japan)
Birthday April 22
Town/City Japan
Nationality Japan

🌙 Zodiac

Issey Miyake’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Issey Miyake was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.

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About

Japanese fashion designer known for his forward-thinking design and Manufacturing techniques. He is the recipient of prestigious awards like the Kyoto Prize and is the founder of Japan's first design museum, 21 21 Design Sight.

Before Fame

He was born in Hiroshima, Japan and survived the atomic bomb attacks on the city as a child. He later lived in Paris and New York City before returning to Japan to found his own studio, the Miyake Design Studio.

Trivia

He designed the black turtleneck which became a key part of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' signature look.

Family Life

His mother died from radiation exposure three years after the attacks on Hiroshima.

Associated With

He and Kansai Yamamoto are two of Japan's most famous fashion designers.

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