Kenzo mini hand bag

About Kenzo:
Kenzo is a French fashion brand founded in 1970 by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada. The brand exclusively produced womenswear until 1983 when it added menswear and kids' clothing. The brand went on to release a perfume line and homeware in the ’80s before being bought by luxury fashion conglomerate LVMH in 1993. In 2016, Kenzo collaborated with H&M which helped introduce the brand to a much wider audience. In the menswear world, Kenzo is best known for its sweatshirts, handkerchiefs, and T-shirts.

About Kenzo Takada:
Kenzo Takada (1939–2020) was a Japanese fashion designer and the founder of KENZO, a brand celebrated for its bold prints, vibrant colors, and East-meets-West aesthetics. Born in Himeji, Japan, he moved to Paris in 1965, breaking barriers as one of the first Japanese designers to establish global success in the European fashion industry. Kenzo's designs fused traditional Japanese elements with Parisian haute couture and bohemian influences, creating a playful, free-spirited aesthetic that stood out against the rigid formalism of European fashion at the time. His early collections featured flowing silhouettes, kimono-inspired shapes, floral prints, and eclectic patterns, reflecting his love for travel and cultural diversity. Launching Jungle Jap (the precursor to KENZO) in 1970, his shows were known for their energetic, theatrical presentations, setting a new precedent for fashion runways. His brand flourished in the 1980s and 90s, influencing a wave of designers with its romantic yet modern approach to clothing. In 1993, Kenzo sold his brand to LVMH and officially retired in 1999, though he remained an influential figure in fashion and design. Even after his passing in 2020, Kenzo Takada's legacy lives on, inspiring new generations of designers with his joyful, multicultural vision of fashion that continues to define the KENZO brand today.