At the time of his appointment, he lauded house founder Kenzo Takada's "approach to creating originality was through his understanding of many cultures. It is also the essence of my own philosophy ...

PARIS (AP) — Kenzo Takada, the iconic French-Japanese fashion designer famed for his jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic that channeled global travel, has died. He was 81.

His appointment marked the label’s first Japanese director since 1999 when the founding designer Kenzo Takada stepped down. Since then Nigo has brought a refreshing, yet well-aligned energy to ...