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Renowned fashion designer Issey Miyake dies of cancer at 84

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He was a visionary genius.

His David Bowie costumes at amazing

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Sad loss. Amazing body of work.

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Sad day. A genius lost.

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Definitely embodied everything about modern "cool Japan" design.

RIP.

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A maker, a genius extraordinaire. He will be sorely missed.

I truly hope they immortalize his works by creating a museum or exhibit for the key works.

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Steve Jobs loved and wore his turtleneck sweaters.

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Huge loss in the field of fashion...

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"We may have to go through a thinning process. This is important," he was quoted as saying.

This seems like a very positive attitude for someone that is so heavily invested in fashion. Not making an appeal for people to consume more, but for professionals to be prepared for a lack of demand and to take it as something inevitable that can improve the industry.

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...Here's to the Crazy Ones... RIP

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A creative genius and visionary. RIP.

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died on the 5th.....

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RIP. . True Talent

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So sad.

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Definitely a legend. RIP.

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