Issey Miyake, designer of some of the world¡¯s most distinctive clothing and international symbol of modern Japanese craftsmanship, received France¡¯s Legion of Honor on Tuesday at the opening of a major exhibition of his work at The National Art Center, Tokyo.
He received the award from Jack Lang, France¡¯s culture minister for much of the 1980s and ¡®90s, the time when Miyake¡¯s innovative ideas perhaps had their greatest impact on clothing design. The 77-year-old designer was gracious, and he assured the hundreds of visitors who had gathered to get a first glimpse of ¡°Miyake Issey Exhibition: The Work of Miyake Issey¡± that he would continue to work on new ways to explore the ¡°basic human need for beauty.¡±
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