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Issey Miyake wins Design Museum 'Oscar'

Issey Miyake and Reality Lab, the Japanese designer’s research and development team, have won a coveted “Oscar” from the Design Museum of London. Mr. Miyake’s studio on Tuesday beat the Alexander McQueen wedding gown for the Duchess of Cambridge, created just a year ago by Sarah Burton, as well as a variety of other nominees, including the Cé...

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Royal wedding dress among longlist for Designs of the Year

The Design Museum has announced the longlist for the fifth annual Designs of the Year awards, with fashion house, Alexander McQueen receiving two nominations. The 2012 longlist features an eclectic mix of designs including the Olympic Torch 2012, a wind-propelledlandmine detonator, as well as the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress, designed by...