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Leap Pleated Sculptural Short-Sleeve Top

Name: Leap Pleated Sculptural Short-Sleeve Top
Brand: Issey Miyake
SKU: sku243361155
Price: 455.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product Insights & Style Tips

Issey Miyake's Leap Pleated Sculptural Short-Sleeve Top is a study in quiet architecture. Crafted from signature Pleats Please pleated polyester, it moves with an architectural edge thanks to asymmetric sculptural sharp points and a foldover collar. The asymmetric neckline and short sleeves sharpen the line, while the hip-length, slim-fit silhouette keeps the look sleek. The pullover style preserves a clean, uninterrupted profile, and the care notes keep maintenance simple: machine wash, line dry, do not iron. Made in Japan, the piece is shown on a model wearing US size 4/Small.

With a body-skimming structure, the top sits close yet unfussy, pairing easily with everything from skirts to trousers. The hip-length hem anchors sculptural pleats, letting them read as a refined details rather than volume. It layers neatly under a light jacket or over a simple base, traveling smoothly from day to night while keeping the wardrobe pared-back and modern.

Issey Miyake stays true to its Pleats Please lineage with a minimal, sculptural statement in the Leap top. Made in Japan, this piece emphasizes clean lines and a directional silhouette through pleated texture and asymmetric geometry. Price: 455.

Materials / Fabrication

Pleated polyester (Pleats Please pleated polyester)
Asymmetric sculptural sharp points
Foldover collar
Asymmetric neckline
Short sleeves
Hip-length, slim-fit silhouette
Pullover style
Made in Japan

Recommended Care

Machine wash
Line dry
Do not iron

Fit Notes

Asymmetric neckline with sculptural points and a foldover collar creates a distinctive, modern top line.
Short sleeves and hip-length cut give a streamlined fit through the torso.
Pullover style pairs with pleated polyester fabric for an easy-on silhouette.

Styling Tips

Pair it with denim to balance the sculptural pleats and keep the asymmetric neckline in focus.
Finish with a pair of wedges to lift the silhouette without competing with the foldover collar.
Add a ring as a restrained finish to echo the top's architectural mood.

Style Check

Aesthetics: 9/10

Bold sculptural energy meets restrained minimalism in the Leap top. The asymmetric pleated silhouette creates kinetic lines and sharp points that command attention without shouting. The foldover collar and short sleeves balance athletic precision with editorial elegance, making it a standout layering piece that punches up a clean monochrome or neon-staple ensemble alike.

Craftsmanship: 8/10

Pleats Please is renowned for its precision and memory in motion, and this piece showcases that craft through crisp seams and three dimensional folding that hold shape across wear. The top reads as lightweight and durable, though the texture remains soft against skin. Hidden stitching and neat edges reinforce a premium, gallery-worthy finish.

Affordability: $$$$

the value feels justified for a signature Issey Miyake pleated top that reads as artful, wearable sculpture. The price aligns with its design audacity, specialized fabric treatment, and limited production aura. While premium, the top doubles as a standout editorial piece or refined layering option, offering longevity beyond fast fashion flashes.

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