KENZO presented its Spring/Summer 2026 collection in Paris. The long-established Parisian restaurant Maxim's was the setting for KENZO's Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Drawing inspiration from Andy Warhol's "The Factory," Takada Kenzo's 1970s atelier, and artistic director NIGO's cultural community, KENZO's new collection is a "cultural crossroads" that connects the past, present, and future.

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“Club KENZO” depicts chance encounters and playful style
This season's KENZO collection is based on the theme of a summer romance that begins with a chance encounter, set in the free-spirited space of “Club KENZO”. A KENZO Guy and KENZO Girl meet at the club, sharing wardrobes and influenced by each other's styles, effortlessly crossing the boundaries of gender and genre.

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Retro graphics and cartoon characters add a touch of humour to the clothes, while an imaginative tale of what would happen if a tiger and a rabbit fell in love adds a unique twist to the collection. There are no rules when it comes to dressing. Here, you're a VIP just for being there.

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New silhouettes blending tailoring with subculture
The collection strikes a unique balance between Italian tailoring and punk elements and traditional Japanese tailoring. For example, a hot pink dinner jacket is lined with a bold custom monogram, elevating it to sophisticated daywear. Japanese-style satin eveningwear also offers a new level of elegance.

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Furthermore, punk-inspired colours are added to military and workwear, and mother-of-pearl buttons and faux fur decorations stand out as striking details. Homages to the past are scattered throughout the collection, such as a chef shirt once loved by Kenzo Takada and rounded bottoms that are a reinterpretation of archive pieces.

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A new KENZO story woven through graphics
Patterns and motifs are also a major draw in this season's collection. Bold shapes such as stars, checkerboards and harlequins are layered over archive prints, including floral prints from the early 1990s, to create a psychedelic worldview.

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Also eye-catching are the handcrafted details such as airbrushing, screen printing and studs that are reminiscent of punk and DIY culture. Some items have been customized by the models themselves using markers.

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And the love story between last season's characters, the rabbit "K@li" and the tiger "Quique", continues this season. With their children Mimi, Jojo and Zaza, the KENZO graphic universe is now even richer.

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Accessories: A Mix of Statement and Humor
The accessories also embody the spirit of the collection. Last season's slipper-style mules have been updated for men, while platform bowling shoes feature snow globes built into the heels for a gravity-defying look.

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Humorous phrases are printed on the belts, and bags are freely customized with spray paint and patches on worn leather and canvas. NIGO's attention to detail in vintage items is evident.

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The 59FIFTY cap, a collaboration with New Era, will also be making a comeback. This capsule collection features new fits that push the boundaries of fashion.

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KENZO's Spring/Summer 2026 collection celebrates the freedom of club culture and the serendipity of love, creating a "cultural playground" that spans past, present, and future. "Anything goes," this season's KENZO collection truly blurs the boundaries between fashion and self-expression.

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