How new techniques, materials, and a little kismet at Issey Miyake Studio made Pleats Please into an industry-changing reality. It was a scarf that triggered it all. [Textile director for Issey Miyake ...

Accordion-style pleats are having a major moment. Don’t believe us? Just take a look at photos of fashion influencers on Instagram. Draped from delicate fabrics, the new iterations on the accordion ...

Dutch design studio Luis Marie has channelled the traditional craft of pleating to create an acoustic room divider that can stand on its own despite being made entirely from textiles. Shortlisted in ...

British-Brazilian designer Tessa Silva has used sand and wool to transform pleated fabric into a series of voluptuous vases ...

Draping a saree for the first time can be a delightful experience. Choosing the right fabric like cotton-silk or crepe makes it easier. The classic Nivi style involves tucking, pleating, and draping ...