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[NOTICE EN FRANÇAIS À LA SUITE]KENZO.
Geisha in a traditional costume. Note on the back of the sheet: "Suzuki version I act I".
Kenzo Takada, one of the most extravagant fashion designers of the 20th century, was born in 1939 in the town of Himeji, Japan. In 1970, he opened his first boutique in the Galerie Vivienne, surprising the French public with his bold aesthetic of bright colours and contrasting patterns. Inspired by the emerging haute couture designers of the time, such as Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld, Kenzo became one of the leading designers in Paris, changing the standards and tastes of the decade.
Throughout his life, Takada referred to Japanese culture to varying degrees. Starting in 2010, Kenzo held his art exhibitions around the world, showcasing his series of flower-printed kimonos reminiscent of the motifs for which his brand is known. In 2019, he designed costumes for a production of Madame Butterfly by the Nikikai Opera Foundation in Tokyo, once again reconsidering… Read More