Hands Of Lovers Pleated Asymmetrical Midi Dress

Artistic Issey Miyake midi dress featuring permanent vertical pleats and an abstract photographic design.

Boatneck, extended shoulders, side slit, asymmetrical style, midi length, permanent pleats, soft stretch polyester knit, made in Japan.

Material

Soft stretch polyester knit with permanent pleats

Style

experimental, modern, artsy, editorial

Gender

female

Age Group

adult

Condition

new

Category

Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

01

Product

Front-facing pleated midi dress in a dark solid color with a large vertical grey brushstroke print, short wide sleeve on one side and an exposed arm on the other, asymmetrical hem ending at mid-calf.

• Silhouette and poseStraight, loose-fitting midi dress with a relaxed drape that falls to mid-calf; model stands facing forward so the front of the garment is visible.
  1 region

  x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.88 (high)
• Pleated textureFine vertical accordion pleats run continuously from neckline to hem across the entire visible surface of the dress.
  1 region

  x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.80 (high)
• Asymmetrical hemHemline is slightly angled, with one side appearing marginally longer than the other at the lower front.
  1 region

  x 0.24 · y 0.78 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (medium)
• Sleeve constructionOne short, wide sleeve on the model's left side with the pleats continuing over it; the opposite side shows the arm exposed through a high arm opening.
  2 regions

  x 0.56 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.42 (high)
• Large brushstroke printA large, irregular vertical grey-to-off-white brushstroke motif spans from the upper chest area down toward the lower skirt, with softer edges and some variation in tone.
  2 regions

  x 0.30 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.46 (high)
• NecklineShallow, slightly rounded crew neckline finished with the same pleated fabric.
  1 region

  x 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high)
• Visible seams or closuresNo visible external closures, zippers, or seams are apparent on the front face of the dress.
• Footwear visibleModel wears low-cut black leather shoes with a strap across the instep; shoes are visible but are not part of the garment.
  1 region

  x 0.36 · y 0.88 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)

Other

Studio product shot centered on a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting; image shows full body of model cropped above hair and including feet, with minimal shadows.

• BackgroundUniform light gray studio backdrop with no visible props or text.
  1 region

  x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
• Shot compositionCenter-framed vertical shot showing the model from just above the head to the feet; garment front is the focal point.
• Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with a faint shadow beneath the model's feet and mild specular highlights on the leather shoes.
  1 region

  x 0.40 · y 0.92 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (medium)
• Model presencePartial view of model's face and full arms and legs visible; hair partially covers the neckline area.
  1 region

  x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high)

Colors

very dark charcoal· main fabriclight grey· brushstroke print

02

Product

Close-up of a pleated midi dress showing the torso, sleeve and side arm with narrow vertical accordion pleats and a grayscale abstract gradient print; short asymmetrical layered sleeve exposes a concealed inner pleated panel.

• Fabric pleatingNarrow vertical accordion-style pleats run continuously over the visible torso and sleeve panels, creating fine parallel ribbing in the fabric.
  1 region

  x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.74 · h 0.72 (high)
• Sleeve constructionShort asymmetrical sleeve formed by an outer pleated flap layered over an inner pleated panel; the outer flap extends to mid-upper arm and angles downward toward the side seam.
  1 region

  x 0.57 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (high)
• Inner panel detailInner side panel visible beneath the outer sleeve shows pleats angled to form a chevron-like V pattern with tighter contrast in the gradient.
  1 region

  x 0.56 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high)
• Print/patternGrayscale abstract gradient print appears as wide curved bands transitioning from light gray to charcoal across the torso and lower visible panel.
  1 region

  x 0.08 · y 0.40 · w 0.62 · h 0.34 (high)
• NecklineRound neckline with pleated fabric finishing that follows the body line closely at the base of the neck.
  1 region

  x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
• Visible stitching/runsVisible seam line along the top of the sleeve where pleated pieces are joined; seam follows the shoulder curve.
  1 region

  x 0.60 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (medium)
• Model exposureRight upper arm and partial torso are visible through the sleeve opening, showing the garment's side cut and how the sleeve layers sit away from the body.
  1 region

  x 0.68 · y 0.36 · w 0.26 · h 0.46 (high)

Other

Studio product shot cropped to show upper torso and arm; neutral light and plain light gray background with soft shadows; model head partially visible and hair draped over the front of the dress.

• Shot compositionTight vertical crop showing model from just below the nose to the hip, centered on the garment's right side and sleeve detail.
• BackgroundEven, plain light gray background with no visible props or text.
  1 region

  x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
• Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows; slight shadowing under the outer sleeve and along the arm indicating gentle directional light from the left-front.
• Model presencePartial model portrait visible including lower face, neck, shoulder and hair; no identifying text or labels on the person.
  1 region

  x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high)

Colors

deep charcoal black· main pleated fabricsmoky gray gradient· gradient print bandscool mid gray· inner chevron panel

03

Product

Rear view of a long, vertically pleated black dress with short sleeves, an asymmetrical hem and a large pale grey abstract print running from upper back toward the lower skirt.

• Silhouette and viewBack-facing, loose-fitting midi dress with a straight, column-like silhouette that tapers slightly toward the lower hem and ends asymmetrically at mid-calf on the visible side.
  1 region

  x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.86 (high)
• PleatingNarrow, evenly spaced vertical pleats run continuously from the neckline down to the hem across the entire garment surface.
  1 region

  x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high)
• Sleeve styleShort, loose dolman-style sleeves integrated into the shoulder with the pleating continuing across them.
  2 regions

  x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high)
• NecklineShallow rounded neckline visible at the upper back edge.
  1 region

  x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high)
• Asymmetrical hemLower hem falls unevenly with one side slightly higher, creating a diagonal hemline at the bottom of the dress.
  1 region

  x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high)
• Abstract back printA large vertical pale grey abstract print begins near the upper-right back, narrows as it runs down the center-right back, and ends in irregular streaks near the lower skirt.
  1 region

  x 0.44 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.66 (high)
• Side hand position and slight openingModel's right hand rests against the right hip area with a small lateral indentation or opening in the dress fabric where the hand is placed.
  1 region

  x 0.70 · y 0.46 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high)
• Surface finishFabric has a matte appearance with visible shadowing in the pleats emphasizing texture rather than sheen.

Other

Studio shot showing the model standing on a neutral light grey background; black leather shoes and lower legs are visible. Lighting is even and diffuse with soft shadows beneath the model.

• Shot compositionVertical studio photograph centered on the model, full-body crop from head to shoes with the model facing away from camera.
• BackgroundUniform light grey gradient background with no props.
• Visible footwearModel wears black low-heeled leather shoes visible at the bottom of the frame; shoes are not cropped but are not the focus.
  1 region

  x 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high)
• Lighting and shadowsSoft, even lighting with subtle shadowing beneath feet and gentle highlights on raised pleats.

Colors

deep charcoal black· main bodypale cool grey· back abstract print