Issey Miyake is an incredible creative force and a phenomenal example of raw talent. This op-ed piece he wrote for the New York Times is so interesting. His survival of the bomb at Hiroshima as a child, and how he chose to focus on the ‘optimism of fashion’ as a response the terrible experience is a great reminder of the different life experiences that motivate people to make beautiful things.
“I have never chosen to share my memories or thoughts of that day. I have tried, albeit unsuccessfully, to put them behind me, preferring to think of things that can be created, not destroyed, and that bring beauty and joy. I gravitated toward the field of clothing design, partly because it is a creative format that is modern and optimistic.” - Issey Miyake
