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If you figure out your Pleats Please size, you can find reasonable prices on eBay (I have never paid and could never pay their retail prices).","subreddit":"HerOneBag"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/japanesestreetwear/comments/1it75a4/issey_miyake_plisse/mdmkz8f/","type":"comment","title":"The unique pleating process justifies the cost, and sales are common","author":"Thatcrayfish","ref_id":"r_e_2","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/japanesestreetwear/comments/1it75a4/issey_miyake_plisse/","title":"issey miyake plisse","subreddit":"japanesestreetwear"},"excerpt":"Sure, there are brands that copy those techniques that sell for cheaper, just like when everyone was wearing the Zara Issey Miyake dupes, but its not really the same thing. Try ironing pleats into your cotton pants, or stitching it so the pleats holds longer. But at the end of the day, only you can decide if you can justify the price. My SO collects issey pieces, and you can find pleats pieces fairly often on places like TreFacs online store and the like. And never pay full retail, you can always find some on sale.","subreddit":"japanesestreetwear"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/bitchesWET/comments/1llxc9e/pleats_please_pants_highly_worth_it/n05y8cp/","type":"comment","title":"Pleats are permanently pressed with heavy machinery","author":"confusedquokka","ref_id":"r_e_3","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/bitchesWET/comments/1llxc9e/pleats_please_pants_highly_worth_it/","title":"pleats please pants highly worth it","subreddit":"bitchesWET"},"excerpt":"Nope, the fabric is pressed a lot of times with this massive heavy duty machine so it’s permanent. It’s not your typical pleated fabric.","subreddit":"bitchesWET"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/japanesestreetwear/comments/wo82z9/need_help_legit_checking_this_pleats_please_issey/ikbn8vj/","type":"comment","title":"Fake pairs have incorrect tags and typography","author":"nandeyanen_","ref_id":"r_e_4","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/japanesestreetwear/comments/wo82z9/need_help_legit_checking_this_pleats_please_issey/","title":"need help legit checking this pleats please issey","subreddit":"japanesestreetwear"},"excerpt":"that tag is the biggest red flag here. not only does it look pretty recent, it looks nothing like other issey tags i’ve seen. also, the character for 京 (kyo) in 東京 (tokyo) is incorrectly printed.","subreddit":"japanesestreetwear"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/japanesestreetwear/comments/ykm6x1/how_hard_is_it_to_care_for_homme_plisse_issey/iuxdzhf/","type":"comment","title":"Official care instructions: laundry net, cold water, dry flat","author":"javxvii","ref_id":"r_e_6","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/japanesestreetwear/comments/ykm6x1/how_hard_is_it_to_care_for_homme_plisse_issey/","title":"how hard is it to care for homme plisse issey","subreddit":"japanesestreetwear"},"excerpt":"On the Japanese website, it says to wash it using a laundry net. Use cold water. After washing it, you take it off the bag and lay it on an iron board flat to dry it out.","subreddit":"japanesestreetwear"}]},"generated_at":"2025-03-15T12:00:00Z","conversation_summary":{"gotchas":[{"gotcha":"The pleats can flatten with prolonged sitting.","severity":"medium"},{"gotcha":"Washing requires careful handling: must use a net and dry flat to maintain the pleats.","severity":"medium"},{"gotcha":"The second-hand market is rife with counterfeits; always authenticate tags.","severity":"high"},{"gotcha":"The thin polyester fabric may feel unpleasant for some wearers.","severity":"low"}],"one_liner":"Reddit largely admires Issey Miyake Pleats Please pants as a stylish, comfortable, and wrinkle-free travel essential, though the high cost, polyester feel, and prevalence of counterfeits are noted drawbacks.","sentiment":{"label":"positive","score":0.6,"explanation":"The majority of commenters express strong admiration for the pants’ comfort, wrinkle-free travel ability, and unique permanent pleating. 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Condition drives the price: a good example brings about $146, and a deadstock (unworn) piece up to $205."}]},"entry_sources":{"poshmark_vs_ebay_price_gap":["https://www.flipper-vintage.com/worth/issey-miyake-pleats-please"],"value_retention_and_quality":["https://www.kovintage.com/post/5-designer-brands-that-retain-their-value"],"sell_speed_and_market_heating":["https://www.flipper-vintage.com/worth/issey-miyake-pleats-please"],"pre_owned_pricing_6_237_sold_listings":["https://www.flipper-vintage.com/worth/issey-miyake-pleats-please"]}},"travel_performance_and_packability":{"title":"Packability and wrinkle resistance for travel","entries":{"curl_up_and_unfurl":"The Pleats Please fabric is famously wrinkle-proof to the point that Vogue describes the clothes as able to \"curl up into a suitcase and unfurl like a flower in a new destination, with no steaming necessary,\" meaning these straight-leg pants can be packed tightly without emerging crumpled or requiring any ironing — a true grab-and-go travel garment.","plane_to_meeting_pant":"Diana Tsui, a fashion editor who covers Pleats Please, says she wears them on the plane as an alternative to sweatpants and crumples them in her suitcase because they're absolutely perfect right after — the straight-leg cut, with its relaxed yet tailored look, makes this a single pant that works for an overnight flight and a next-day business-casual event without any change.","heat_set_permanent_pleats":"The permanence of the pleats is structural, not topical — Issey Miyake developed the technique by utilizing the thermoplasticity of polyester, heat-setting the folds so they won't flatten out from the pressure of being packed tightly in a bag; unlike temporary pleats that can crease out, these recover their shape every time.","garment_pleating_technique":"Unlike standard pleated garments where the fabric is pleated before cutting, Pleats Please pieces are first cut and sewn to shape, then the entire garment is pleated — this means the pleats are embedded into the garment's architecture, so rolling or twisting the pants for packing doesn't distort the lines or ruin the drape."},"entry_quotes":{"curl_up_and_unfurl":[{"url":"https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/pleats-please-issey-miyake","quote":"these clothes are machine-washable and won’t wrinkle, meaning they will curl up into a suitcase and unfurl like a flower in a new destination, with no steaming necessary."}],"plane_to_meeting_pant":[{"url":"https://dianatsui.substack.com/p/a-full-circle-pleats-please-moment","quote":"I love them for travel — you can crumple them up in your suitcase and they’re absolutely perfect. For that reason alone, I also like to wear them on the plane as an alternative to sweatpants."}],"heat_set_permanent_pleats":[{"url":"https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/pleats-please-issey-miyake","quote":"utilising the thermoplasticity of synthetic fibres – Miyake developed his own quality synthetic material and found a way to make pleats permanent."}],"garment_pleating_technique":[{"url":"https://dianatsui.substack.com/p/a-full-circle-pleats-please-moment","quote":"The copyrighted technique involves first sewing each garment before they are folded, ironed, and finished in a heat press to get their signature pleats."}]},"entry_sources":{"curl_up_and_unfurl":["https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/pleats-please-issey-miyake"],"plane_to_meeting_pant":["https://dianatsui.substack.com/p/a-full-circle-pleats-please-moment"],"heat_set_permanent_pleats":["https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/pleats-please-issey-miyake"],"garment_pleating_technique":["https://dianatsui.substack.com/p/a-full-circle-pleats-please-moment"]}},"silhouette_comparison_pleats_please_line":{"title":"How the straight-leg silhouette compares to other Pleats Please cuts","entries":{"straight_leg_as_the_most_versatile_silhouette":"The classic straight-leg cut is widely considered the most adaptable Pleats Please silhouette — it flatters virtually all body types with its streamlined, mid-rise shape, and moves easily from casual to dressed-up settings, making it the safest entry point for someone new to the line.","length_only_sizing_across_all_pleats_please_silhouettes":"Pleats Please sizing is built on a length-increment system: sizes 1 through 5 change only in inseam and rise (roughly 2.5–3 cm per step) while the hip and leg width stay nearly constant. This means the silhouette itself — straight, wide, or tapered — dictates the leg volume; you select the cut for its width, not a size number, because sizing up won’t give you a roomier leg."},"entry_quotes":{"straight_leg_as_the_most_versatile_silhouette":[{"url":"https://thepleatspleaseisseymiyake.com/pleats-please-pants/","quote":"My gateway into Pleats Please was a pair of classic straight-leg pants in a muted charcoal. These remain the most versatile option and make an excellent first purchase. With their streamlined silhouette and mid-rise waist, they flatter virtually all body types while providing remarkable comfort."},{"url":"https://thepleatspleaseisseymiyake.com/pleats-please-pants/","quote":"What surprised me most about these pants was their chameleon-like ability to transition between settings."}],"length_only_sizing_across_all_pleats_please_silhouettes":[{"url":"https://styleandsenses.com/pleats-please-issey-miyake-tapered-leg-trousers-review/","quote":"Pleats Please Issey Miyake pants sizing is different from standard sizing because of their ‘garment pleating‘ technique. Garments by Pleat Please, pants specifically, follow the length of the garment only and do not differ in width. Sizing runs from 2, 3, 4, and 5 differs with a pitch of 2.5 – 3 cm or about 1 inch each."},{"url":"https://app.garmentory.com/sale/issey-miyake/women-trousers/738313-basics-straight-pants-black","quote":"Please note, Pleats Please sizing changes only in length. Order according to the length you want."}]},"entry_sources":{"straight_leg_as_the_most_versatile_silhouette":["https://thepleatspleaseisseymiyake.com/pleats-please-pants/"],"length_only_sizing_across_all_pleats_please_silhouettes":["https://styleandsenses.com/pleats-please-issey-miyake-tapered-leg-trousers-review/","https://app.garmentory.com/sale/issey-miyake/women-trousers/738313-basics-straight-pants-black"]}},"styling_versatility_and_outfit_inspiration":{"title":"Styling applications from casual to polished","entries":{"ankle_framing_cropped_length":"At 25 inches, the inseam stops at the ankle bone on many women, turning the hem into a natural frame for statement footwear—a sleek mule, a chunky platform sneaker, or a minimalist sandal—giving the outfit a considered finish without requiring a trip to the tailor.","pack_and_wear_sophistication":"Mohawk General Store's copy brands the pant as both a 'sophisticated bottom for both everyday wear and sophisticated settings' and 'the ideal, highly packable travel pant'—the permanent pleats stay intact in a suitcase, so the versatility extends across time zones.","texture_as_the_outfit_s_anchor":"The pleats are frequently described as having a unique texture that stands out in any occasion—so a fitted top and low-profile footwear let the pants do the visual heavy lifting, turning a minimalist uniform into something editorial.","the_straight_leg_gateway_piece":"Among Pleats Please pant silhouettes, the straight-leg cut is consistently recommended as the most versatile and the ideal first investment—its mid-rise, streamlined shape flatters a wide range of body types and moves easily between casual and dressed-up contexts.","sneakers_and_sweater_to_silk_and_sculpture":"One owner swapped sneakers and an oversized sweater for a silk blouse and sculptural earrings to take these pants from errands to a gallery opening—the pleats' inherent visual texture means a simple top change transforms the entire outfit without needing to re-press or accessorize heavily."},"entry_quotes":{"pack_and_wear_sophistication":[{"url":"https://www.mohawkgeneralstore.com/products/pleats-please-jf111-pant","quote":"a sophisticated bottom for both everyday wear and sophisticated settings"},{"url":"https://www.mohawkgeneralstore.com/products/pleats-please-jf111-pant","quote":"ideal, highly packable travel pant"}],"texture_as_the_outfit_s_anchor":[{"url":"https://pausemag.co.uk/2019/05/pause-highlights-12-ways-you-can-style-issey-miyake-pants/","quote":"unique texture that makes them stand out in any occasion"}],"the_straight_leg_gateway_piece":[{"url":"https://thepleatspleaseisseymiyake.com/pleats-please-pants/","quote":"These remain the most versatile option and make an excellent first purchase."},{"url":"https://thepleatspleaseisseymiyake.com/pleats-please-pants/","quote":"With their streamlined silhouette and mid-rise waist, they flatter virtually all body types while providing remarkable comfort."}],"sneakers_and_sweater_to_silk_and_sculpture":[{"url":"https://thepleatspleaseisseymiyake.com/pleats-please-pants/","quote":"I’ve worn mine with sneakers and an oversized sweater for weekend errands, then transformed the same pair with a silk blouse and sculptural earrings for gallery openings."}]},"entry_sources":{"pack_and_wear_sophistication":["https://www.mohawkgeneralstore.com/products/pleats-please-jf111-pant"],"texture_as_the_outfit_s_anchor":["https://pausemag.co.uk/2019/05/pause-highlights-12-ways-you-can-style-issey-miyake-pants/"],"the_straight_leg_gateway_piece":["https://thepleatspleaseisseymiyake.com/pleats-please-pants/"],"sneakers_and_sweater_to_silk_and_sculpture":["https://thepleatspleaseisseymiyake.com/pleats-please-pants/"]}},"polyester_knit_breathability_and_seasonality":{"title":"Breathability and comfort across seasons","entries":{"lightweight_breathable_knit":"The recycled polyester knit is singled out as ‘lightweight, breathable’ in a Pleats Please trouser review, so even in warm weather the cropped silhouette won’t trap heat, while the fabric weight remains thin enough to layer under a coat or sweater without adding bulk when temperatures drop."},"entry_quotes":{"lightweight_breathable_knit":[{"url":"https://styleandsenses.com/pleats-please-issey-miyake-tapered-leg-trousers-review/","quote":"What I absolutely love about these trousers is how lightweight, breathable, and comfortable the fabric is."}]},"entry_sources":{"lightweight_breathable_knit":["https://styleandsenses.com/pleats-please-issey-miyake-tapered-leg-trousers-review/"]}}}},"handle":"pleats-please-straight-leg-pants-12503-29226303","storefront_path":"/en/women-designer/bottoms/trousers/pleats-please-straight-leg-pants--12503-29226303","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/women-designer/bottoms/trousers/pleats-please-straight-leg-pants--12503-29226303"}}