UTA×KENZO｜ A street spirit, both in fashion and life

In the archive of Kenzo Takada
A collection that combines Nigo's own roots

This is the second SS23 collection since Nigo took office as an artistic director. He expanded and refined the world established in his debut collection, further refined the norm of Real-To-Wear philosophy in the brand KENZO, and proposed a more fresh style based on youth-led sensibilities. Many of the motifs incorporated into the collection, such as floral, stripes, and check, which are connected to the history of KENZO flowers, are inspired by the brand archive. In addition, many items with motifs of "elephants", which was Kenzo Takada's favorite animal, also appeared this season. Inspired by the Japanese DC brand boom in the 1980s when Nigo discovered the brand "KENZO", the casual and pop character labels that were popular in this era and the retro digital feeling of the time are also added, making it a lineup where you can feel the sophisticated street x subculture unique to Nigo.

The essence of the street was poured in
New KENZO charm created by Nigo

"Nigo is a legend of fashion and street culture. I'm also hooked on street culture, including hip-hop, but no matter where I go, Nigo's name will always come out. I think it's a dream to have become a designer of a historical brand called KENZO, who has a street sense, and is active as a Japanese designer who is respected around the world. I thought the wave-shaped cardigan I wore today was perfect not only when I wanted to wear it with a casual feeling, but also when I wanted to finish it beautifully. KENZO's clothes include colors, motifs, and a sense of time.…A variety of essences are mixed, and I feel vivid and playful."

The code of KENZO is pixelated
Aiko Nic everyday wear

Inspired by the retro digital world view of the 1980s, I would like to pay attention to fashion items that "pixelize" flowers and animals that are the code of the KENZO brand this season. The pixels embodyed by fine micro embroidery instead of prints are proof that they were created with the spirit of craftsmanship inherited from Kenzo Takada. In addition, red and green, KENZO logo reminiscent of the poppies of the archive - this season, there are plenty of essential items with logos of various styles that symbolize the new KENZO. Because it is a design that transcends gender regardless of gender, you can enjoy it with your partner.

If you have a ball and a goal, you can make friends.
About the foundation of life of Model UTA

"I think fashion is the most essential essence of life. The clothes you wear sometimes convey the personality and way of thinking of the person, so it's very interesting. That's why I think it's really a deep job to express that area in fashion. In particular, in recent years, not only look but also personality and individuality are important for models, so the current challenge is how realistic you can be. It's all about being a UTA, and I feel it's important to be a person in the end while borrowing some kind of image. In that sense, through travel and studying abroad from an early age, I feel that my experience of visiting foreign countries, including Western Europe and the United States, interacting with various races, and touching on their fashion, culture, and thinking has become my strength. And basketball is a sport where you can get together if you have a ball and a goal, even if you can't speak. I have countless memories of making friends with a single ball in various countries.……。 I think the desire to understand each other across borders and cultures is the cornerstone of my life."

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