Issey Miyake Allow Sculptural Cape Maxi Dress

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Allow Sculptural Cape Maxi Dress

Name: Allow Sculptural Cape Maxi Dress
Brand: Issey Miyake
SKU: sku172104993
Price: 1740.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Issey Miyake's Allow Sculptural Cape Maxi Dress feels like a quiet revolution in fabric. The washi paperblend kuzushistyle woven fabric gives it a matte, tactile hand that reads sculptural with every step. An asymmetric draped cape slides over the shoulders, while a deep V neckline sharpens the line, making the piece look streamlined yet expressive in movement. The full-length column silhouette promises an uninterrupted vertical glide, with a back zip closure that extends to the hem.

Back zip closure ensures easy on and off, while the short cape sleeves move with the body and add motion without bulk. The column silhouette skims the frame and lengthens the line from shoulder to hem. The washi paperblend fabric holds a clean drape over a lightweight underlayer or knit, easing from daytime events to evening dinners with a single styling switch.

Issey Miyake's signature sculptural minimalism is visible here, with a restrained silhouette that becomes a statement through texture and drape. Style notes: pair with clean sandals or minimalist boots, and let the cape shape carry the look across events from gallery openings to quiet dinners.

Materials / Fabrication

Washi paperblend kuzushistyle woven fabric
Asymmetric draped cape
V-neckline
Short cape sleeves
Column silhouette
Full length
Back zip closure extending to the hem
Fabric composition: Paper/cotton/nylon/polyamide
Made in Japan

Recommended Care

Hand wash or dry clean
Do not wring or twist
Lay flat to dry or hang to dry away from direct heat

Fit Notes

Column silhouette drapes slim through the body for a streamlined profile.
A back zip closure runs to the hem for secure, easy on and off.
The dress features a V neckline with short cape sleeves and an asymmetric draped cape for architectural detail.

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