Vintage Issey Miyake Leather Shoulder Bag Black

Supple black leather forms the sculptural body of this Issey Miyake shoulder bag, its silhouette defined by clean, architectural lines and a subtle sheen that catches the light. The style is marked by its minimalist hardware—matte black metal fixtures and a seamless top zip—mirroring Miyake’s late-1990s to early-2000s approach to functional, avant-garde design. The discreet embossed logo at the side is the only external branding, a nod to the house's philosophy of letting form lead function. Issey Miyake, founded in Tokyo in 1970, is revered for its innovative material experimentation and a design language that fuses Japanese tradition with futuristic techniques. This piece channels that ethos, offering a quietly radical alternative to conventional luxury, with proportions that sit comfortably under the arm or across the body. The interior is lined in smooth black textile, with a single slip pocket for essentials.
Condition: Very Good — minor surface creasing at the corners; hardware matte and free from significant marks; interior clean and structure fully retained.
Material: Smooth black leather with matte black metal hardware, black textile lining
Colour: Black leather exterior with matching black textile interior, matte black hardware
Dimensions: Total length 66.5 cm, Shoulder drop 45 cm, Bag body height 46 cm
Made in: Japan