Issey Miyake Perfume and Issey Miyake Cologne

As a witness and survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, Issey Miyake has been able to move beyond the death and destruction at the centre of his universe as a seven year old boy to bring beauty to the world through his creativity. Known for his conceptual work, much of it incorporating age-old Japanese traditions and craftsmanship with current technology, Issey Miyake has been able to find much success in his endeavors. He draws his inspiration from art, architecture and personal encounters, all the while guided by feelings for the human silhouette set against a natural backdrop.

The Miyake Design Studio, founded in 1970, has been a centre for innovation for the designer producing high-end women’s fashions and perfecting new techniques and innovations that are used for his creations. His education at the Tama Art University and time spent in both Paris and New York have afforded him the necessary experience and exposure to produce products that are distinctly unique, yet appealing to the masses— Issey Miyake is the designer of the signature black turtleneck worn by the late co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs. Issey Miyake launched his first perfume, a light aquatic floral scent, L'eau d'Issey, in 1992 and the men’s cologne, L'eau d'Issey Pour Homme in 1994. Other scents followed such as the exquisite and seductive perfume, L'Eau d'Issey Reflets d'une Goutte and the refreshing L'Eau d'Issey Summer for women both in 2008 and the men’s colognes L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme in 2004 and the mysterious L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraiche 2006.