Homme Plissé Issey Miyake
Pleated Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Men's long-sleeve T-shirt from Homme Plissé Issey Miyake, made of lightweight polyester that is pleated after garment assembly to create a textured finish. It features a relaxed fit, crew neck, and batwing sleeves. Suitable for everyday wear and layering.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Polyester
- Gender
- male
- Style
- experimental, editorial, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
A structured pleated long-sleeve T-shirt from Issey Miyake's Homme Plissé collection, featuring lightweight polyester fabric pleated after garment assembly for a signature textured silhouette.
Lightweight polyester fabric pleated after garment assembly, relaxed fit, crew neck, batwing sleeves, designed for bold layering.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Polyester
- Style
- experimental, editorial, minimal
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight polyester fabric
- Pleated after garment assembly
- Relaxed fit
- Crew neck
- Batwing sleeves
- Structured silhouette
- Perfect for bold layering
- Signature pleated texture
- Innovative pleating technique
- Avant-garde aesthetic
- Delicate elegance
Product Insights
The Pleated Long-Sleeve T-Shirt by Homme Plissé Issey Miyake is a $450 crew-neck shirt built for dynamic everyday wear, using heat-set permanent pleats that expand with movement and remain seamless over joints, but any heat exposure — ironing, steaming, drying — can flatten the pleats irreversibly. Its generous size 2 fits chests 38–42 inches and works oversized on women, while the lightweight polyester fabric is stretchy, wrinkle-resistant, and machine-washable, though less breathable than cotton and potentially warm in humidity. The heat-set pleating technique, refined since the 1980s and applied after garment assembly, creates a low-maintenance, travel-friendly shirt that resists wrinkles and dries quickly, but requires avoiding steam or tumble drying to preserve the pleats. Designed as an everyday uniform for creatives and adopted by style insiders, it balances the tradeoff between innovative, low-care construction and the need to protect its defining pleats from heat.
Verified claims
- Heat sensitivity
- Any post-care heat — ironing, steaming, or tumble drying — can permanently flatten the pleats.
- Fit
- Size 2 has a high crew neck and fits chests from about 38 to 42 inches, with a relaxed, roomy cut rather than a slim fit.
- Pleats and movement
- Pleats expand with movement and run uninterrupted over garment seams for a dynamic drape.
- Breathability
- Lightweight polyester less breathable than cotton; may feel warm in humidity.
- Styling
- Because of the relaxed fit and batwing sleeves, tucking this tee creates visible fabric bunching at the waist, so it is designed to be worn untucked or loosely layered; pair it with baggy or matching pleated trousers to balance the volume.
- Fabric performance
- Stretchy, wrinkle-resistant, machine-washable pleated fabric with seamless construction.
- Sizing and versatility
- Size 2 fits roughly like a generous medium and the relaxed cut is built for everyday wear.
- Pleating technique
- Pleats are heat-set after garment assembly, creating a permanent, seamless texture.
- Care
- Pleats are machine-washable and stay crisp for years, but heat can ruin them.
- Elasticity
- The pleated fabric stretches like an accordion, moving with the body.
- Design lineage
- Issey Miyake’s heat-set pleating technique has been refined since the 1980s.
- Construction
- Cut 2.5–3x larger, heat-set after assembly; pleats expand and contract.
- Cultural cachet
- Adopted by celebrities and sold as an everyday uniform for style insiders.
- Design innovation
- 100% polyester with permanent heat-set pleats that continue uninterrupted over seams.
- Travel readiness
- Quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant, packable, and machine-washable for easy travel.
- Permanent pleats
- Heat-set pleats are permanent; avoid steam or tumble drying.
- Value
- Oversized cutting and heat-pressing technique justify the $450 price.
- Design heritage
- Heat-set pleating was developed in the 1980s; Pleats Please launched in 1993, and Homme Plissé followed as the menswear offshoot in 2013; it has become a uniform for creatives.
- Layering comfort
- Feels light and comfortable when layered.
- Bold layering
- The batwing sleeves and heat-set vertical pleats create a structured, architectural silhouette that holds its shape in layered outfits rather than reading as a limp underlayer.
- Care protocol
- Hand wash cold and hang dry, and avoid wringing or ironing, to preserve the heat-set pleats.
- Washing frequency
- The brand recommends washing after every wear to remove body oils that can soften the pleats over time.
- Silhouette
- The tee is cut with a relaxed fit and batwing sleeves, paired with a crew neck, and is designed as a roomy, layer-friendly piece rather than a slim-fitting tee.
- Color and pattern
- This is a solid black T-shirt with the signature Homme Plissé pleated texture.
- Under-jacket layering
- The pleated fabric sits fairly flat under a jacket or coat, but the batwing cut adds some volume under the arms, so it layers most cleanly under a roomier coat rather than a snug tailored jacket.
Product record
- Title
- Pleated Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
- Brand
- Homme Plissé Issey Miyake
- Price
- 450 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Pleated Long-Sleeve T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a structured take on the essential black T-shirt described as perfect for bold layering: it is made of 100% polyester pleated after garment assembly, with uniform narrow vertical pleats running from the neckline to the straight hem and down the sleeves, a round crew neck, batwing sleeves, and a relaxed fit that image analysis shows fitted through the shoulders and torso with the hem falling to the upper hip on the worn model. Styling sources suggest pairing it with baggy jeans or Homme Plissé trousers. It is offered in Black in sizes 2, 3, and 4, and note that on the worn model the sleeves ended above the hands, leaving the hands and parts of the forearms visible.[2,3,4,5] | Johnny Collar Pleated Polo Shirt: Choose this if you want a structured black polo with the brand's signature fine vertical accordion pleats, an open pointed Johnny collar, and a relaxed fit with drop shoulders. It is cut from 100% polyester pleated after assembly, has short sleeves and a straight hem, and is made in Japan; note the shallow V placket shows no visible buttons in product images. In the Black colorway it is offered in sizes 2, 3, and 4.[6,7,8,9] | Officer Collar Pleated Shirt: Choose this if you want a black, long-sleeve shirt with a refined officer (band) collar, tone-on-tone buttons, and a relaxed drop-shoulder fit that the brand positions as effortlessly refined yet comfortable. Its lightweight 100% polyester is pleated after garment assembly, with vertical pleats running from shoulder to hem across the body and sleeves for a signature ribbed texture. It comes in sizes 2 and 3 in Black, and the synthetic composition and pleated construction won't suit shoppers looking for a traditional cotton shirt.[10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing view of a long-sleeve pleated knit top worn by a model; narrow vertical pleats cover the visible garment and sleeves, with a round neckline and straight hem. Matching pleated trousers are partially visible at the lower frame.
- Overall silhouetteFront-facing long-sleeve top fitted through the shoulders and torso with a straight hem that falls to the upper hip; worn on a model cropped at mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Pleated textureUniform narrow vertical pleats run continuously over the front body panel and down the sleeves, creating a ribbed appearance.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.66 (high) - NecklineShallow round crew neckline finished with the same pleated material and a narrow seam visible around the edge.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.05 · w 0.34 · h 0.09 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong sleeves with a change in pleat direction and a diagonal seam or shaped panel at the upper inner arm near the elbow; cuffs are simple and hemmed with visible pleat continuation.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.53 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.53 (high) - Hem detailStraight horizontal hem at the lower edge of the top with pleats continuing to the hem; slight layered look where top meets trousers.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high) - Matching lower garmentMatching pleated trousers visible from the waist down with the same narrow vertical pleat texture as the top.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.66 · w 0.68 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible skin and handsModel's hands and parts of forearms visible below sleeve hems; neck and lower face are visible above the neckline.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a light neutral gradient background, soft even lighting, and the model centered and cropped at mid-thigh; minimal shadows and no visible props.
- Shot compositionCentered front-on studio shot showing the model from lower face to mid-thigh with the garment occupying the central vertical axis.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray to white gradient background without texture or props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with faint shadowing around the sides of the model and minimal specular highlights on the pleated fabric.
- Image cropTop of the model's head is cropped out of frame and the image is cropped below mid-thigh.
Colors
very dark charcoal· top#0E0D14very dark charcoal· trousers#0E0D14- Overall silhouetteFront-facing long-sleeve top fitted through the shoulders and torso with a straight hem that falls to the upper hip; worn on a model cropped at mid-thigh.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the upper front of a pleated long-sleeve shirt showing a round neckline and dense vertical pleats in a dark color.
- Pleated textureDense, narrow vertical pleats run continuously across the front panel visible in the image; pleats are uniform in width and spacing.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.38 · w 0.96 · h 0.58 (high) - NecklineRound crew neckline with a narrow hem that follows the pleated fabric without visible stitching contrast.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve edge visiblePortion of the left long sleeve is visible at the lower left edge, continuing the same pleated texture as the body.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (medium) - Fabric finishFabric appears matte with subtle highlights on raised pleat ridges from studio lighting; no visible pattern other than the pleats.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.38 · w 0.96 · h 0.58 (high)
Other
Studio closeup crop showing model's lower face and neck above the shirt against a neutral light gray background.
- Model visibleLower half of a model's face, including mouth, chin, part of nose, neck and right ear, is visible above the shirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with soft, even studio lighting that produces mild highlights on skin and pleat ridges and soft shadows under the jaw.
- Shot compositionTight crop focusing on upper chest and lower face; product centered horizontally and filling the lower two thirds of the frame.
Colors
black· body fabric#0E0D14- Pleated textureDense, narrow vertical pleats run continuously across the front panel visible in the image; pleats are uniform in width and spacing.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pleated long-sleeve shirt worn by a model; fine vertical pleats cover the back and sleeves with a crew neckline and fitted cuffs. Matching pleated trousers are partially visible at the lower edge.
- Back panel pleatingBack of the garment shows uniform narrow vertical pleats running from the neckline to the hem with a consistent spacing and texture.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.60 (high) - Sleeve pleat orientationLong sleeves are pleated; pleat direction on the upper sleeves angles slightly toward the shoulder seam creating a subtle change in pleat orientation compared with the back panel.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.62 (high) - Crew necklineA rounded crew neckline is visible at the top center of the back panel with pleats continuing up to the neck edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Hem constructionLower hem of the top appears to have a slight layered or folded finish where the pleat ends form a horizontal edge above the trousers.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (medium) - Cuff detailSleeve cuffs are finished with narrower pleats and a visible horizontal edge at the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.66 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.83 · y 0.66 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Matching pleated trousersTop of matching pleated trousers is visible below the hem, showing the same narrow vertical pleat pattern as the top.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Model skin visibleRear neck and both hands of the model are visible, providing scale and showing the garment worn on a person.
3 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.80 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.81 · y 0.80 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot composition with a neutral light-to-dark gradient background. Even studio lighting produces soft shadows and minimal glare; image is tightly cropped to the model's back and upper legs.
- Shot compositionCentered rear-facing view of a model from neck to upper thighs, cropped so the full garment back and part of the trousers are visible.
- BackgroundPlain neutral gradient background transitioning from light at left to slightly darker at right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting with soft shadows visible along side seams and under the hem; no harsh highlights.
Colors
very dark charcoal· fabric#121116- Back panel pleatingBack of the garment shows uniform narrow vertical pleats running from the neckline to the hem with a consistent spacing and texture.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Homme Plissé Issey Miyake
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