- Founded In: 1970
- Founder: Kenzo Takada
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- Brand Philosophy: Kenzo's brand philosophy centers on blending diverse cultural influences, particularly Japanese heritage and Parisian fashion, to create vibrant, innovative designs that celebrate global diversity and self-expression. Under the creative direction of Nigo, the brand continues to honor its legacy by infusing traditional motifs with contemporary streetwear elements, fostering a unique fusion of past and present.
- Current Creative Director: Nigo
- Current CEO: Sylvain Blanc
- Known For: Kenzo is known for its bold use of color, vibrant prints, and a fusion of Japanese and Parisian influences that create a distinctive global aesthetic. The brand gained widespread recognition for its tiger motif, particularly the embroidered tiger sweatshirt, which became a streetwear staple in the 2010s. Under the creative direction of Nigo, Kenzo has reintroduced archival floral patterns and traditional Japanese workwear elements, blending heritage with contemporary fashion.
Kenzo has been infusing positive energy and contagious freedom for half a century by boldly proclaiming a polychrome, daring and borderless fashion that celebrates nature and cultural diversity. Founded in Paris in 1970 by Kenzo Takada, who opened his first boutique in Galerie Vivienne in Paris, the House continues to cultivate and reinterpret codes that make it unique with dynamic modernity: a mix of prints and harmony of refined colors and an exuberant and sophisticated creativity imbued with optimism and impertinence.
In September 2021 Kenzo embarked on a new chapter in its history with the naming of Nigo as the House’s new Artistic Director.
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