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Bat shoes at Issey Miyake

They could be the kind of footwear you’d find on the feet of Morticia Addams, or some Tim Burton heroine. There’s an inkling of the famed bat symbol that calls the world’s darkest superhero to action. Whatever they make you think of, these shoes – spotted outside Issey Miyake’s show at Paris fashion week – have an undeniably Gothic allure.

Issey Miyake Autumn (Fall) / Winter 2012 men’s

KASANE – a Japanese word that means “to layer” is both an allegory and the essence of the concept lying behind the Issey Miyake menswear collection for the autumn / winter 2012 season. Inspired by the quintessence of Kasane - a practical function and artistic impression on the designs - the collection under the reign of four designers successfully supervises reinterpretations of layering techniques through the textile development and tailoring process. Read the article to see the full gallery.

Paris Men’s schedule

From January 18 through to January 22, the fall / winter 2012 menswear collections will hit the runway as part of Paris fashion week. The full calendar can now be found after the break.