Vintage Issey Miyake Canvas Leather Trim Tote Dark Green Brown

A wide, architectural silhouette in deep forest green canvas, accented by smooth brown leather handles and trim, defines this Issey Miyake tote at first glance. The bag’s generous proportions are balanced by a softly structured base and sharp, clean lines, reflecting the house’s signature synthesis of form and function. Unbranded on the exterior, its quiet confidence is evident in the tactile contrast of heavyweight canvas and supple leather, a testament to Miyake’s commitment to material innovation and subtle utility. While the precise model and year remain unknown, the piece embodies the minimalist, industrial approach of Issey Miyake’s accessories through the late 1990s and early 2000s, when the brand’s focus on textile technology and sculptural everyday objects reached international acclaim. Founded in Tokyo in 1970, Issey Miyake is renowned for its groundbreaking pleating techniques and for reimagining the possibilities of both clothing and accessories with an ethos of lightness and invention. The bag’s open main compartment and reinforced leather base are designed for daily versatility, with rich brown leather handles that show minimal surface wear and maintain their original sheen. The absence of exterior hardware and logos underscores the designer’s preference for form-driven design. The interior is clean with only faint signs of gentle use, and the overall structure remains crisp and upright.
Model: Unknown
Era: Late 1990s–Early 2000s (estimated)
Condition: Very Good — light surface wear to leather trim and handles; canvas body clean; interior shows minimal signs of use
Material: Dark green heavyweight canvas with brown leather trim and handles
Colour: Dark green canvas exterior with brown leather trim and handles; unlined or tonal interior; minimal hardware
Dimensions: W 45 × H 32.5 × D 20 cm
Made in: Japan