Kimono Sleeves and Japanese Aesthetics Take Center Stage in Kenzo’s SS24

City Pop Paris: Kenzo by Nigo Spring-Summer 2024 collection bridges East and West. Kenzo’s Nigo presented his new women’s and men’s collection on the Passerelle Debilly, the footbridge that connects the Palais de Tokyo and the Eiffel Tower, linking contemporary creativity with the legacy of Kenzo Takada. On the Passerelle Debilly, Nigo unveiled his highly … Read more

Nigo’s first show for Kenzo mixes tailoring and workwear for a genderless silhouette

Nigo’s first show for Kenzo is faithful to Kenzo Takada’s real-to-wear ethos Nigo fused American influences and Japanese culture in the Fall/Winter 2022 Women’s and Men’s collection. For the venue of his debut runway show as Artistic Director of Kenzo, Nigo chose Galerie Vivienne, a nod to designer and founder Kenzo Takada, who unveiled his … Read more

Kenzo is welcoming Japanese designer Nigo as Artistic Director

    The talented Japanese designer Nigo named Artistic Director of Maison Kenzo. Nigo was born in the year that Takada Kenzo, Kenzo‘s founder, opened his first fashion store in Paris. They both graduated from the same fashion school in Tokyo. Nigo’s acute sensitivity to detail and the frequent collaborations with some of the best … Read more

Sotheby’s announces first auction of “Star Wars” most sought-after collectibles

The galaxy of “Star Wars” fans to bid on some of the film’s rarest and most sought-after collectibles.  Sotheby’s has once again joined forces with NIGO to stage its first auction dedicated to “Star Wars” collectibles: “Return of the NIGO”. From the moment “Star Wars” first hit the cinemas in May 1977, it has grown … Read more