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HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE and Tate have launched a new capsule collection inspired by Henri Matisse’s The Snail (1953), one of the most iconic works in Tate’s collection.
Drawing on the artwork’s bold colour, distinctive cut-out forms and sense of movement, the HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE design team has translated elements of The Snail into a collection of pleated clothing and accessories. The colour palette of the original work is reflected throughout, while Matisse’s paper cut-outs inform the shapes, patterns and playful movement of the designs.
The 10-piece capsule collection includes a button-front pleated cardigan, sleeveless tunic and short-sleeved T-shirt, alongside a long-sleeved pleated top available in a range of colours. Accessories include a pleated crossbody bag and scarf.
The collection was unveiled at Tate Modern on 16 September through HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE’s second OPEN STUDIO, staged in the Tanks with Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company. Performers revealed pleated garments inspired by Matisse’s cut-out forms and brought them into motion through One One One, live improvised encounters between individual dancers and spectators. The presentation culminated in a large-scale composition of pleated pieces inspired by The Snail.
The HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE design team said:
“The creative process was driven by a simple yet bold idea: animate each paper cut-out by translating it into a garment; this idea resonates with the wonder and joy of movement found in our clothing. This project allowed us to explore what OPEN STUDIO can be.”
Elizabeth Lovatt, Head of Merchandise at Tate, said:
“Matisse’s The Snail is an extraordinary expression of colour, movement and creative freedom, so it feels particularly fitting to see it reimagined through HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE’s distinctive approach to design. The capsule collection brings together art, fashion and movement in an exciting new way, inviting audiences to experience an iconic work from Tate’s collection through a different lens.”
The collection launches on 17 September and will be available for a limited time from Tate Modern’s Terrace Shop and Tate’s online shop: shop.tate.org.uk. From January 2027, it will also be available through ISSEY MIYAKE stores stocking HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE in Tokyo, Osaka and London.
Matisse’s The Snail (1953), one of the most iconic and much-loved works in Tate’s collection, is on free display as part of the permanent collection at Tate Modern.
About the Collection
The HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE for Tate capsule collection captures the vibrancy and movement of Matisse’s coloured paper cut-outs. The design team has drawn faithfully on the work’s palette, translating its forms into printed, pleated clothing with a lively sense of movement.
THE SNAIL PLEATS
The snail button-front pleated cardigan has a relaxed fit, a V-neckline and two front pockets. This printed series is also available as a sleeveless tunic and round-neck, short-sleeved T-shirt.
THE SNAIL CROSSBODY BAG
for Tate
The snail pleated crossbody bag features an adjustable shoulder strap with a two-button fastening.
THE SNAIL SCARF
for Tate
This small, diamond-shaped pleated scarf can be wrapped around the neck or attached to a bag as a colourful accessory.
THE SNAIL PALETTE PLEATS
The pleated top has a relaxed fit, long sleeves and a round neckline.
Available colours: white, black, orange, emerald green and purple.
These items will be available to purchase from 17 September at Tate Shops and via Tate’s online store, shop.tate.org.uk, for a limited time.
From January 2027, selected stores in Tokyo, Osaka and London will also stock the collection.
For press requests, email georgina.ramkoleea@tate.org.uk or call +44(0)20 7887 8730.
To download press images, visit Tate’s Dropbox
The Snail (1953), Henri Matisse
After 1948, Henri Matisse was confined to bed due to ill health. Though he could no longer paint, he produced many works by cutting or tearing shapes from paper painted in bright colours. An assistant then pasted the cut-outs on a white sheet following his instructions. Matisse found this technique liberating: “Instead of drawing the outline and putting the colour inside it ... I draw straight into the colour.” Matisse got the idea for this composition while drawing a snail. “I became aware of an unrolling, I found an image in my mind purified of the shell, then I took the scissors.”
About Tate Modern
Opened in 2000 on the site of the former Bankside Power Station, Tate Modern has become one of London’s leading cultural institutions. Tate’s vision is to be an artistically adventurous and culturally inclusive museum for audiences in the UK and around the world. Through its four galleries, Tate Liverpool, Tate St Ives, Tate Britain, and Tate Modern, along with digital platforms and international partnerships, Tate shares a collection of around 70,000 artworks that spans British art from the sixteenth century to today and international modern and contemporary art from 1900 onwards.
Tate Modern (Bankside, SE1 9TG) is open daily from 10.00–18.00, and until 21.00 every Friday and Saturday.
About Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company
Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company (DFDC) is a contemporary dance ensemble under the artistic direction of Ioannis Mandafounis. DFDC develops, presents and communicates dance with the intention of bringing people together, inspiring them and fueling their enthusiasm for dance. Whether through energetic, invigorating performances or quiet, intimate moments – dance has the power to unite even the most diverse individuals.
DFDC combines contemporary ideas with the tradition of dance by experimenting, rethinking and refining established notions of choreography. A central pillar of the ensemble's work is the methodology developed by Ioannis Mandafounis, which enables the dancers to create choreography live on stage, using their bodies, movements and actions afresh in every performance and with every moment. This generates a collaborative process that empowers the individual artists and opens itself up towards the audience.
Central to Mandafounis' approach, One One One questions the established relationship between performer and spectator, thereby opening up new ways to experience dance. Choreography is created live as dancers translate into movement the sensations prompted by their audience's presence. This intimate, interactive process breaks with the convention of dance performance as a one-way act, allowing the spectator to become an active participant.
About OPEN STUDIO
OPEN STUDIO takes HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE to new places and events, connecting the brand with local communities and the global creative scene. Inspired by artists opening their studios to viewers, it invites audiences into the brand’s approach to design and making.
About HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE
Launched in 2013, HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE creates versatile everyday wear using garment-pleating technology. Lightweight, wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying and easy to wear, the clothing adapts to different bodies and supports individual expression. Its pleated construction also allows pieces to be mixed and matched freely.