Fashion / ShowIssey Miyake Womenswear S/S12Abstract prints in light pastel shades and light and airy silhouettes took inspiration from the beauty of natureShareLink copied ✔️October 3, 2011FashionShowPhotographyQuentin De WispelaereTextChantelle SymesterIssey Miyake Womenswear S/S12 Abstract prints in bright yellow, brilliant white and nude hues littered the runway at Issey Miyake. Layering of lightweight fabrications such as silks added interesting textured detailing to looks, creating movement as the models walked and drawing the viewers eye in. Precision cuts and expertly tailored jacket and trouser combos, softened by the use of light pastel colourings, opened the show. The designer followed with looser, softer silhouettes with chiffon tunics matched and layered over cut out leggings in deep purples and chocolate with hints of brighter pinks and oranges, representing a fun yet ladylike twist on luxe sportswear influences. Taking elements from nature was evident throughout, the floral inspiration could be seen in the chosen colours, softly draped layered looks, and most notably, in the beautiful petal-like headpieces the models wore. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREGianni Versace is getting a major retrospective exhibitionHat summer! Meet the young milliners taking over London fashion RIMOWAGeorge Riley unpacks her favourite travel spots for RIMOWA Kiko Mizuhara on slowing down, shutting up and touching grassWashing-up gloves have made it out the kitchen Stone Island Marina takes us straight to the source for SS26 Crying in couture: Ellie Misner’s new collection is a beautiful disaster OnMeet the creatives turning up the heat in Lagos with Burna Boy and OnThe biggest fashion collabs you missed in MarchIn pictures: Robbie McIntosh captures the next generation of Champion youthBLACKPINK style file: All of Lisa’s greatest fashion momentsCrying in couture: Ellie Misner’s new collection is a beautiful disaster Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy