AW88 Tomio Mohri Illustrated Crowd Sweatshirt

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Issey Miyake Men AW88/89 Tomio Mohri Illustrated Crowd Sweatshirt

an archival Issey Miyake Men sweatshirt featuring an all-over black line illustration by artist Tomio Mohri. rendered across an off-white body, the artwork depicts the architecture, staging, and dense crowd surrounding a fashion presentation, turning the entire garment into a continuous panoramic drawing.

the loose, hand-drawn quality of Mohri’s illustration contrasts with the simple crewneck sweatshirt construction, with the graphic continuing uninterrupted across the front, back, and sleeves. an expressive late-1980s piece from a period where Issey Miyake frequently treated clothing as a surface for art, movement, and visual experimentation.

details

Issey Miyake Men
Autumn / Winter 1988–89 era
illustration by Tomio Mohri
off-white body
black all-over line drawing
crowd and fashion-show staging motif
crew neckline
long sleeves
ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem
graphic continues across front, back, and sleeves
Free Size

materials

cotton

measurements (approximation):

Free Size FITS US MEDIUM
additional measurements pending verification

fit notes

cut with the relaxed proportions associated with late-1980s Issey Miyake Men.

Free Size. refer to measurements when available for the most accurate fit.

care

professional specialty cleaning recommended due to the age and archival nature of the garment.

avoid harsh detergents, high heat, and aggressive washing that may affect the printed artwork.

used vintage condition with general age-related wear. no major flaws are immediately visible in the provided images. please refer closely to product photos for the most accurate representation of condition.

this is the kind of early Issey piece that feels closer to a printed document than conventional graphic clothing. Mohri’s drawing doesn't sit neatly in the center of the sweatshirt — it completely takes over the garment, wrapping a chaotic crowd and runway environment around the body.

the fact that the illustration records the atmosphere surrounding a fashion show makes it especially interesting: clothing depicting the world in which clothing itself is being presented. a genuinely good example of the humor, experimentation, and graphic freedom found in late-'80s Issey Miyake Men.

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