HaaT
Paris, 75004
France
About
founded by
Issey Miyake
belongs to
Issey Miyake
about
HaaT emerged from the Autumn-Winter collections of 2000, and is named out of a threefold play on words with different meanings. The first is “Haat” which means “village market” in Sanskrit – symbolizing a collection that includes a diverse range of techniques, textiles and aesthetics. The second is “Heart” – referring to the traditional and established methods behind current day fashions. The third – “Haath” is the Sanskrit word for “hands” and conveys the subtle nuances that arise from the collaboration between design emanating from Japan, and the craftsmanship form India.
HaaT’s creative director is Makiko Minigawa, who made her mark as textile director for ISSEY MIYAKE from the company’s inception. Simply stated, the HaaT brand offers clothing and accessories that intimately convey the warmth of the artisan’s hand with the assurance of everlasting enjoyment.