ISSEY MIYAKE, FAMED JAPANESE FASHION DESIGNER, DIES AGED 84

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Revolutionary Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has died aged 84.

Known for his innovative styles and perfume, Miyake built a global fashion brand, which included designing Steve Jobs’ famous black turtle neck jumpers.

Miyake was known to work with traditional and modern fashion techniques during his long career.

Japanese media report that he died of liver cancer on Friday, and a private funeral has already taken place.