As the first Japanese stylist to make
waves in Paris, Kenzo Takada’s particularly
innovative style features original combinations
borrowed from the world of Parisian fashion
and Japanese poetry. In the 1970s, he
introduced his unique fusion 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.
Kenzo
Takada
DESIGNER
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