Issey Miyake
Wooly Pleats Cardigan
The Wooly Pleats Cardigan by Issey Miyake is an open-front, hip-length layering cardigan made from soft stretch polyester knit with permanent horizontal and vertical pleats. It features long sleeves, a short stand or mock collar, and no visible buttons, zippers, or closures, so the front panels hang open. The matte, finely ribbed pleated fabric is lightweight and stretchy for everyday layering over other garments.
- Material
- Soft stretch polyester knit
- Gender
- female
- Style
- experimental, contemporary, artsy, layering-piece
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Lightweight open-style cardigan from Issey Miyake's Wooly Pleats line, featuring permanent horizontal and vertical pleats and long raglan sleeves.
Soft stretch polyester knit with permanent pleats; open style; long raglan sleeves; lightweight and stretchy comfort; blend of horizontal and vertical pleats.
- Material
- Soft stretch polyester knit
- Style
- experimental, contemporary, artsy, layering-piece
- Occasion
- everyday, work, travel
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Wooly Pleats line featuring a blend of horizontal and vertical pleats
- Soft stretch polyester knit
- Lightweight and stretchy comfort
- Permanent pleat construction
- Open style
- Long raglan sleeves
- Pleating creates volume that changes with the body's movements
- Part of Issey Miyake's permanent collection
- Japanese designer ready-to-wear
- Avant-garde pleated silhouette with delicate feminine elegance
Product Insights
Wooly Pleats Cardigan 100% polyester knit with a matte, slightly napped finish Relaxed fit that runs large; size number tracks length more than width Open front with no fasteners; short stand collar folds into small lapel-like corners Do not dry clean; only mild professional wet-cleaning is acceptable Permanent heat-set pleats hold their shape through wear and washing
Verified claims
- product_type
- Soft unstructured open-front knit cardigan in Black, Size 2
- material
- 100% polyester knit with a matte, slightly napped finish
- design
- Fine horizontal pleats across body and sleeves, with description noting a blend of horizontal and vertical pleats
- stretch
- Stretch comes from pleat geometry rather than elastic fibres
- fit
- Relaxed fit that runs large; size number tracks length more than width
- length
- Size 2 measures about 60 cm (23.6 in) shoulder to hem, hitting at the high hip
- sleeve
- Product copy specifies long raglan sleeves; images show a visible shoulder seam and continuous pleats onto the sleeve
- front
- Open front with no fasteners; short stand collar folds into small lapel-like corners
- layering
- Wear over a smooth, similar-weight base layer; avoid compression pieces
- opacity
- Dense pleated knit reads opaque; a camisole or bra is enough for coverage
- warmth
- Lightweight transitional layer for warm weather and air conditioning, not cold weather
- care
- Machine wash cold on gentle cycle in a laundry net, inside out; no fabric softener
- care
- Dry flat in the shade; do not tumble dry or hang on a hanger
- care
- Do not iron or steam; the pleats are not heat-resistant
- care
- Do not dry clean; only mild professional wet-cleaning is acceptable
- durability
- Permanent heat-set pleats hold their shape through wear and washing
- durability
- Avoid wearing wet for long periods, pressing stretched pleats, or altering the garment
- storage
- Store rolled along the pleat direction in a dry place; avoid long-term hanging
- styling
- Adds gentle volume without bulk and softens tailored outfits
- comparison
- Shares open-front, permanent-pleat construction and care requirements with other Issey Miyake pleated cardigans
- value
- Price reflects the permanent-pleat line and technical knit construction
Product record
- Title
- Wooly Pleats Cardigan
- Brand
- Issey Miyake
- Price
- 625 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesUses
Comfortable everyday layering
An Issey Miyake cardigan from the Wooly Pleats line, designed with mixed horizontal and vertical pleats for lightweight, stretchy comfort. Made from a soft stretch polyester knit with permanent pleats, it works as a layering piece for days when you want ease of movement.[1]
Layering piece styled over another garment
In the product imagery, this pleated Issey Miyake cardigan is shown layered open over another garment, with its open front panels worn on top rather than closed. The fine horizontal pleating on the body and sleeves gives it a textured look when worn as an outer layer.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Wooly Pleats Cardigan: Choose this if you want a lightweight, stretchy pleated layer from Issey Miyake's permanent Wooly Pleats line, made of soft 100% polyester knit with permanent fine horizontal pleats. It is an open-front, hip-length cardigan with long sleeves and a short mock or stand collar, so it works as an unfastened layering piece over other garments. Note the front panels meet but do not overlap and there is no front closure, and the evidence reflects the black size 2 variant.[1,2,3,4] | Looped Double-Breasted Loose Blazer: Choose this if you want an oversized, relaxed double-breasted blazer with a playful styling twist: the brand says you can alter the silhouette by tucking the front body panel into the pockets. It comes in black in a stretch cotton-blend canvas (71% triacetate, 26% cotton, 3% polyurethane) with a matte, smooth look, notched lapels, dropped shoulders, flap pockets, side vents, and a hem that falls below the hip, and it is made in Japan. Note that the listed sizing runs only 1 (XS) and 2 (S), so larger sizes are not shown for this colorway.[5,6,7,8,9] | Spring Pleats Pleated Open Cardigan: Choose this if you want a statement layer with Issey Miyake's spring-like stretch: handcrafted box and wavy pleats on a bouncy high-twist polyester that expands and contracts with movement, creating a dynamic, sculptural silhouette. This black, open-front cardigan is cropped near the waist with long pleated sleeves, a wide boat neckline, and an asymmetric wavy ruffle down the right front opening. It is fully 100% polyester and made in Japan, and the body-hugging, flush fit shown on the model may not look the same on every body.[10,11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A black pleated long-sleeve cardigan layered over a matching textured garment; visible features include a short stand collar, open front panels, and finely ribbed horizontal pleating on the body and sleeves.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, hip-length open-front cardigan shown on a model; front panels hang straight with no visible fasteners.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.80 (high) - Collar styleShort stand-up collar that folds slightly at the front edges forming small lapel-like corners.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Surface texture - body and sleevesFine horizontal pleated ribbing across the cardigan body and sleeves creating a narrow ridged texture.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.55 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with the same horizontal pleated texture and a straight cuff edge.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.68 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (medium) - Front opening detailOpen center front with panels that meet but do not overlap; no visible buttons, zippers, or closures.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.56 (high) - Lower garment texture visibleLower visible garment has a denser, diagonal/diamond-like textured pleat pattern distinct from the cardigan's horizontal ribs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Material appearanceFabric appears matte with pronounced three-dimensional pleating; no sheen or reflective finish visible.
- Visible seams and edgesNarrow finished edges along front panels and hem; shoulder seam visible at the model's right shoulder.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (medium) - Model hand and cuff relationRight hand is shown resting near the hip with the sleeve extending to the wrist; left hand partially visible at lower left edge.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.78 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.76 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing upper body of a model against a plain light background. Image is vertically cropped above the nose and below the knees; even frontal lighting with soft shadows.
- Background and stagingPlain light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
- Crop and framingImage is cropped through the model's face (upper lip and lower face visible) and shows torso to mid-thigh, centered on the garment.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal specular highlights and gentle shadows beneath folds.
Colors
deep black· main fabric (cardigan and visible lower garment)- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, hip-length open-front cardigan shown on a model; front panels hang straight with no visible fasteners.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the upper torso showing a black finely pleated knit cardigan with a high ribbed turtleneck, visible lapel, shoulder and sleeve with dense horizontal pleats and a soft matte finish.
- Turtleneck collarHigh close-fitting turtleneck made from the same pleated fabric; ribs run horizontally and are tightly spaced.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - Lapel detailSingle-layer lapel formed from the pleated fabric that folds away from the neck; cut edge visible with slight raw-texture appearance.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Shoulder constructionShoulder seam visible with pleats flowing continuously from the body onto the sleeve, creating a soft dropped-shoulder silhouette.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.20 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Pleat textureDense horizontal pleats cover the visible surface; pleats are narrow, regularly spaced and create a ribbed tactile texture across collar, body and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.70 (high) - Finish and material appearanceMatte, soft-fabric appearance with slight surface nap where light catches the pleat edges; no visible sheen.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.70 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from chin to upper torso against a light neutral background with soft even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Model crop and poseImage shows lower face, neck and upper torso of a model turned slightly to her left; hair falls over the right shoulder.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray background with even studio lighting; soft shadows fall on the garment but no harsh highlights.
- Image qualitySharp focus on fabric texture and garment details; no visible packaging or labels in frame.
Colors
deep black· fabric- Turtleneck collarHigh close-fitting turtleneck made from the same pleated fabric; ribs run horizontally and are tightly spaced.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve black pleated cardigan on a model, showing textured horizontal pleats across the back, sleeves, and a slightly ruffled short mock neck.
- Back panel shapeStraight, loose-fitting back panel that falls to hip level with a horizontal hemline, shown from the rear on a model.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.06 · w 0.82 · h 0.76 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with the same pleated texture as the body; sleeves appear straight and slightly relaxed at the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.19 · w 0.22 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.71 · y 0.20 · w 0.19 · h 0.58 (high) - Pleated textureFine, evenly spaced horizontal pleats creating a ribbed, ridged surface across the back and sleeves; pleats are narrow and consistent.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Neckline detailShort mock neck with a subtle ruffled or scalloped edge visible at the top of the back.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium) - Hemline finishLower edge of the cardigan shows the same pleated texture with a simple finished hem that sits above a textured skirt worn by the model.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible occlusionRight side of the garment is slightly obscured by the model's hair which falls over the shoulder and upper back.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the rear against a plain light gray background; soft even lighting and minimal shadowing; image cropped to show upper legs to head.
- Shot compositionVertical crop showing the model from upper thighs to top of head, centered rear view of the cardigan.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even lighting and no strong directional shadows.
- Model and propsA portion of the model is visible wearing a skirt under the cardigan; model hair is visible and not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
deep black· body and sleeves- Back panel shapeStraight, loose-fitting back panel that falls to hip level with a horizontal hemline, shown from the rear on a model.