DESIGNER
Kenzo
Takada
As the first Japanese stylist to make waves
in Paris, Kenzo Takada’s particularly innova-
tive style features original combinations bor-
rowed from the world of Parisian fashion and
Japanese poetry. In the 1970s, he introduced
his mixed style to the world, showcasing a
distinctive fashion interweaving eastern and
western influences. From the 1980s, he
started designing menswear, explored the
world of perfume and embarked on multiple
collaborations. For Roche Bobois, Kenzo
Takada has designed exceptional collections
of fabrics and ceramics. They feature the
designer’s hallmark graphic and cultural
signatures: a mixed aesthetic, color mastery,
and subtle patterns. In dressing the iconic
Mah Jong sofa, he drew inspiration from the
historical kimonos worn in Japan’s Noh
theatre, revisiting their patterns and color
schemes.
