Man's Inflatable Ensemble Front View

Issey Miyake (b. 1938) once quipped, “Sometimes my clothes are radical, probably sometimes challenging, but I try not to fear radical things.” His Spring-Summer 2001 menswear collection was termed “Pneumatic prêt-a-porter” by the fashion press due to the air-filled padding built into the garments. This vivid ensemble was inspired by contemporary American football uniforms and protective gear, morphing its wearer by mimicking the burly players, and enlarging his body into that of a sport’s hero.