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Kenzo Fall 2026 Marks Nigo’s Return to Founder’s Roots

The house casts the presentation as a reset ahead of a runway comeback next season.

Overview

  • Nigo described the collection as “going back home, back to the beginning” in an homage to Kenzo Takada.
  • The lineup was shown on mannequins inside Takada’s former Bastille residence, immersing guests in the brand’s history.
  • Designs blended Japanese and French sensibilities with Americana references, including varsity jackets, kimono‑inflected tailoring, Western shirts and shirtdresses.
  • Archival revivals featured a 1986 Kite bag, a 1991 color‑blocked suit, and the return of the Kenzo tiger, letter K and historic florals across categories.
  • Under LVMH and new CEO Charlotte Coupé, the brand signaled a recalibration after parting with a previous design director.