Introducing KENZOLOGY – A study of a wardrobe that revolutionises fashion, taken from the bridge-building perspective of a Japanese designer in Paris.

The latest offering from French maison KENZO enhances and refines the blended cultures that artistic director Nigo has developed at the house. The spring-summer collection features cultural references in an eclectic style drawn from the creative exchange between Nigo and the archive of the late founder Kenzo Takada. Dress codes bring to mind both Japanese heritage and the brand’s Parisian spirit.

For men, classic double-breasted suiting sits alongside three-piece sets, graphic printed denim is used in designs reminiscent of uniforms, while nature-inspired embroidery adorns mesh netting in shades of khaki and navy. A roomy trench brings volume as jeans and trousers display soft, oversized folds and the iconic varsity jacket returns emboldened by the beloved KENZO tiger rendered in cartoon form by graphic artist Verdy.

Womenswear is sleekly form fitting in vibrant shades of green and yellow, with boho-style crochet making an impression in maxi dresses and crop tops. Suits present a shining vision in dulled satin, while vibrant prints speak of journeys to paradise and sunny beach days.

We spotted multiple layers of fringing, diving into one of the season’s most prominent trends, and flip flops, much beloved in our region, were everywhere on the runway ranging from flats to chunky platform options, offering height combined with comfort. In accessories, the tiger was back in the form of a plush backpack and badges, while the guys hit the runway sporting oversized totes, another sign of returning practicality.

In this collection, Nigo shows a firm grasp of the brand’s history, while adding his own up-to-the-minute style influences for a collection that’s both trendy and infinitely wearable. ✤

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