Yusuke Takahashi's ISSEY MIYAKE MEN held a show for its Fall/Winter 2017-18 collection at the Crystal Exhibition Hall in the botanical gardens adjacent to the Gare d'Austerlitz. Titled "Forest Breath," the collection featured highly functional pieces inspired by nature but designed for urban dwellers. One particularly eye-catching motif, inspired by a birch forest, was created using ten different prints, layered with dyes and glossy prints to create a textured effect, and was used on jackets and coats. A coat made of jacquard fabric woven with an organic motif inspired by autumn leaves was combined with nylon grosgrain for a reversible look. Reflective threads were interwoven into the gingham tweed, giving the blouson and pants a sporty look. The tartan check, individually tied by artisans with string, was pleated using a special solution and heat treatment to create a polyester-free 100% wool pleat. The pieces fitted the body perfectly, creating a unique silhouette.

Other pieces featured included tie-dyed suits, a specialty of Takahashi Yusuke, and pants made from three-dimensional jacquard material. For the finale, the models wore coats made from nylon washed taffeta, based on an archive pattern of a coat released in the Fall/Winter 1983 collection. With excellent water-repellent properties and a large silhouette, it is a functional item that can be used for any occasion.