Pioneering Fashion Designer Issey Miyake has died aged 84

Renowned fashion designer and innovator Issey Miyake has died in hospital in Tokyo aged 84

Issey Miyake was a famed Japanese fashion designer.

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He was born in Hiroshima in 1938

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He studied graphic design at Tama Art University in Tokyo, before moving to Paris in 1965 to study at the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne.

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He was known for former Apple CEO Steve Jobs' black turtlenecks.

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The statement issued by the Issey Miyake Group stated that, as per Miyake’s wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service. private funeral had already been held .

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The late designer was battling hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer, and passed away on 5 August.

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Miyake was a star as soon as he hit the European runways.

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The renowned designer founded the Miyake Design Studio in 1970

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