Vintage Issey Miyake Pleats Please Floral Pants Late 1990s Brown Black

Tokyo, somewhere between the close of the 1990s and the first years of the new millennium — on a worktable in Miyake’s studio, lengths of synthetic blend pleated and pressed until the fabric held memory, then cut to a slim, tapered leg. These Pleats Please pants by Issey Miyake carry a dense floral motif in tones of brown and black, the print reading almost abstract until seen up close — the kind of visual texture that defined the line’s era.

The construction is featherweight, with tight vertical pleating that flexes and contracts as the wearer moves. No visible hardware interrupts the surface; the waistband sits flat, and the inseam is cleanly finished. Interior details are minimal, with the label partially visible in white and black, consistent with Pleats Please pieces from this period. No size label is present, but the waist and leg measurements indicate a small to medium fit.

This is the work of the Issey Miyake era, when the Pleats Please line was newly established — a moment when technical process and pattern converged. The pleated construction, paired with the graphic floral, is characteristic of late 1990s Pleats Please, as seen in the label design and finishing here. Condition is very good with no visible wear.

Era: Late 1990s–Early 2000s (visual dating; label and construction consistent with Pleats Please c. late 1990s)
Condition: Very Good — no visible wear
Material: Lightweight synthetic blend
Colour: Brown and black floral print exterior; no hardware; interior label in white and black
Measurements: Total length 91 cm / Waist 28 cm / Inseam 62.5 cm / Leg Width 22.5 cm
Made in: Japan