Opening a boutique in Galerie Vivienne in 1970, the late Kenzo Takada revolutionised the fashion world with his Asian influence on traditional European designs. Delivering daring boundary-breaking fashion, Kenzo women celebrates cultural diversity. With a radiant energy and infectious sense of freedom, the house continues to reinterpret traditional fashion codes through a contemporary lens, with a mix of prints, bold silhouettes, and lively colours.
Synonymous for its playful attitude, women’s Kenzo clothing has mastered the art of balancing opulent aesthetics with an emphasis on comfort. In each expertly designed collection, soft fabrics are blended with vibrant design on its hoodies, tees and jackets. With the emblematic tiger motif amassing instant cult status recognition, up-to-the minute military style features on its range of bold accessories.
Since 2021, renowned Japanese designer Nigo has served as the Paris based label’s Creative Director. With metropolitan influences throughout, the A Bathing Ape founder instils a new dynamic with Kenzo women. Inspired by the label’s roots, Nigo continues Takada’s legacy of audacious graphic prints but still takes Kenzo into a new era with a lively athletic vision. Expect American college campus style combined with a touch of the vintage aesthetic the new artistic director holds so dear. After previous designers controversially removed the brand’s iconic flowers, Nigo’s debut capsule saw the introduction of the Boke flower, symbolic of new beginnings it features heavily in each drop.