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.

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 ...

The brand's first dedicated women's show in eight years debuted a quirky new direction, tilted to tailoring mixed with ...

Fashion icon and designer Kenzo Takada, who died from complications from COVID-19 on Oct. 4 at the age 81, was a true pioneer of ready-to-wear clothing. The founder of the KENZO brand eschewed ...

Young dreams Takada -- known simply by his given name, Kenzo -- was born in Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture, a city known for its 400-year-old castle. He moved to Tokyo at the age 18 to study at the ...

Kenzo's playful irreverence, Issey Miyake's colorful lightness and Comme des Garçons's lesson in style were the highlights of ...

This surreal playfulness was balanced out by reinterpreted Kenzo signatures and sensibilities: Japanese selvedge denim, tuxedo-kimono shapes, cropped bomber jackets, tailored outerwear in heritage ...

Jade Thirlwall has been serving looks at the Paris Fashion Week 2025. The former member of Little Mix attended the Kenzo womenswear fashion show on March 7, 2025, in an edgy ensemble.