KENZO has announced its first collaboration with Hunter, the forward-thinking British heritage brand, led by Artistic Director Nigo, who is a lover of the UK.
Courtesy of KENZOThe collection is rooted in the Fall/Winter 2023 "East Meets West" theme and pays homage to the Ivy League spirit featured throughout the collection. The KENZO x Hunter capsule collection features high- and mid-top styles inspired by 1960s duck-hunting boots, crafted in a rich mix of rubber, suede, and leather. The Hunter color palette of army green and black is accented with "KENZO Red" and the brand's iconic bokeh flower graphic.
Courtesy of KENZOThese men's army green leather lace-up ankle boots feature a recycled nylon upper and traditional zigzag lacing at the front. The exaggerated red sole and black shell foxing are crafted from FSC-certified rubber sourced from conservation-managed forests. Other distinctive details include an all-over bokeh flower outsole, "Hunter" on the tongue, and "KENZO PARIS" on the inside of the upper.
Courtesy of KENZOThe women's KENZO x Hunter collection features an all-black "ankle-toe-calf" boot with a quilted recycled nylon and leather upper. It features the same shell foxing, oversized sole, and logo detailing as the men's version, with the bokeh flower outsole detailing in white.
Courtesy of KENZOPractical ankle boots for both men and women are also available, featuring the same construction as the aforementioned styles but with uppers made from felt, leather and recycled polyester. Covered gaiters complement the shoes and are available in army green and red, as well as all black. The original unisex Wellington boot, first introduced in 1956, is redesigned with the traditional KENZO bokeh flower on the side. The KENZO x Hunter Wellington boots are made from durable, resilient natural rubber with a matte finish. The recycled polyester lining features a playful Hana Dot pattern. The Hunter box logo appears at the top front. Available in black and army green for men and black, army green and red for women.
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The KENZO x Hunter collaboration is available in KENZO stores, KENZO.COM and hunterboots.com.
【Item Details】
Courtesy of KENZOKENZO X HUNTER Wellington Boots
44,000 yen (tax included)
Color:
(Men's) Dark Khaki/Black
(Women's) Medium Red/Dark Khaki/Black
Courtesy of KENZOKENZO X HUNTER Utility Ankle Boots Men's
79,200 yen (tax included)
Color: Dark Khaki/Black
Courtesy of KENZOKENZO X HUNTER Ankle Boots Men's
95,700 yen (tax included)
Color: Medium Red
Courtesy of KENZOKENZO X HUNTER Tall Lace-Up Ankle Boots Women's
¥86,900 (tax included)
Color: Black
About KENZO
We look to the past to prepare for the future. At KENZO, a new reality is being forged, but Artistic Director Nigo is reconnecting the present with the values established in the early days of the Maison by founder Kenzo Takada: real designer fashion with playful urban sophistication—an enduring legacy. Through this creative exchange, KENZO becomes an evolving dialogue between the founder's pop culture heritage and Nigo's street culture sensibility.
Through Nigo's contemporary design instincts, a new vision for KENZO is shaped: "real to wear"—a wardrobe that truly inspires wear in a post-digital era. It's a realistic approach that transcends traditional formal/casual/streetwear boundaries to create a real wardrobe for today. KENZO's signature expression is reimagined for the here and now, distilling the founder's "jungle" style into simple pieces that evoke instant desire, elevating the timeless appeal of the House's history with a new sense of exclusivity. The meeting between founder Kenzo Takada and his successor, Nigo, further strengthens KENZO's core appeal, propelling unconventional fashion for the future while rooted in the enduring past.
About Hunter
With over 160 years of heritage, the Hunter brand has evolved from a rubber boot brand into a lifestyle brand, offering a wide range of footwear collections, outerwear, bags and accessories designed for rural and urban environments and outdoor performance. By introducing innovative styles and colorways each season inspired by the brand's DNA, Hunter has firmly established itself as the "boot of choice" among outdoor enthusiasts, celebrities and fashion trendsetters.
