Kenzō Takada
Fashion Designer and Founder of Kenzo
Born
1939
86 years ago
Died
October 4th, 2020
4 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A Japanese-French fashion designer, celebrated for establishing a globally recognized fashion brand. Launched the fashion house Kenzo in 1970 in Paris, blending Japanese aesthetics with French couture. Pioneered the use of bold colors, floral designs, and eclectic influences throughout collections. Expanded the brand into fragrances, accessories, and home goods, contributing to the global fashion landscape. Takada received several awards throughout the career, including the prestigious Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 2019.
Founded the fashion house Kenzo in 1970
Introduced a unique fusion of Japanese and French styles
Received the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 2019
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