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About In 1970 the fashion house of KENZO began as, Jungle Jap a boutique in Paris, where founder Kenzo Takada sold his hand made women’s collection. THEN IN 1976 EXPANDED TO A FULL FASHION HOUSE, LATER DEBUTING ITS FIRST EVER READY-TO-WEAR MEN’S COLLECTION IN 1983. It was founded on a revolutionary spirit of fun. KENZO went to outrageous extremes, fusing Japanese street style, with Parisian chic, and global ethnic Influences to create colorful and voluptuous clothing. In 2011 founders of Opening Ceremony were appointed Creative Directors of KENZO, which joined the LVMH group in 1999. Using the brand’s DNA, the duo have given KENZO their take on the revolutionary spirit with which the brand was founded. Today, with Carol and Humberto’s passion for spontaneity and fun, KENZO has a fresh attitude with respect for the heritage of the brand. KENZO HAS EMERGED AGAIN AS AN ICONIC LABEL THAT CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF PLAYFULNESS AND FUN. Fusing Japanese street style with Parisian chic, with ethnic and animal influences; Each piece goes to great lengths to emulate this spirit with colorful combinations and voluptuous silhouettes. COLLECTION NOTE Inspired by the amazing spirit and inspirational, thought provoking works, of artist Grace Jones the muse of this collection; Along with former partner, actor and model Dolph Lundgren. It was also created with the work of artist, Chris Levine in mind, who experiments with light and imagery forms inspired by our spirtuality. This lead to the fascination of halftone imagery forms and the intricate color and pattern combinations of Geode and crystal formations to produce a spectrum of playful color, light and mystical theory.

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AboutIn 1970 the fashion house of KENZO began as, Jungle Jap a boutique in Paris, where founder Kenzo Takada sold his hand made women’s collection.

THEN IN 1976 EXPANDED TO A FULL FASHION HOUSE, LATER DEBUTING ITS FIRST EVER READY-TO-WEAR MEN’S COLLECTION IN 1983. It was founded on a revolutionary spirit of fun. KENZO went to outrageous extremes, fusing Japanese street style, with Parisian chic, and global ethnic Influences to create colorful and voluptuous clothing. In 2011 founders of Opening Ceremony were appointed Creative Directors of KENZO, which joined the LVMH group in 1999. Using the brand’s DNA, the duo have given KENZO their take on the revolutionary spirit with which the brand was founded. Today, with Carol and Humberto’s passion for spontaneity and fun, KENZO has a fresh attitude with respect for the heritage of the brand.

KENZO HAS EMERGED AGAIN AS AN ICONIC LABEL THAT CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF PLAYFULNESS AND FUN.Fusing Japanese street style with Parisian chic, with ethnic and animal influences; Each piece goes to great lengths to emulate this spirit with colorful combinations and voluptuous silhouettes.

COLLECTION NOTEInspired by the amazing spirit and inspirational, thought provoking works, of artist Grace Jones the muse of this collection; Along with former partner, actor and model Dolph Lundgren. It was also created with the work of artist, Chris Levine in mind, who experiments with light and imagery forms inspired by our spirtuality. This lead to the fascination of halftone imagery forms and the intricate color and pattern combinations of Geode and crystal formations to produce a spectrum of playful color, light and mystical theory.

AboutIn 1970 the fashion house of KENZO began as, Jungle Jap a boutique in Paris, where founder Kenzo Takada sold his hand made women’s collection.

THEN IN 1976 EXPANDED TO A FULL FASHION HOUSE, LATER DEBUTING ITS FIRST EVER READY-TO-WEAR MEN’S COLLECTION IN 1983. It was founded on a revolutionary spirit of fun. KENZO went to outrageous extremes, fusing Japanese street style, with Parisian chic, and global ethnic Influences to create colorful and voluptuous clothing. In 2011 founders of Opening Ceremony were appointed Creative Directors of KENZO, which joined the LVMH group in 1999. Using the brand’s DNA, the duo have given KENZO their take on the revolutionary spirit with which the brand was founded. Today, with Carol and Humberto’s passion for spontaneity and fun, KENZO has a fresh attitude with respect for the heritage of the brand.

KENZO HAS EMERGED AGAIN AS AN ICONIC LABEL THAT CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF PLAYFULNESS AND FUN.Fusing Japanese street style with Parisian chic, with ethnic and animal influences; Each piece goes to great lengths to emulate this spirit with colorful combinations and voluptuous silhouettes.

COLLECTION NOTEInspired by the amazing spirit and inspirational, thought provoking works, of artist Grace Jones the muse of this collection; Along with former partner, actor and model Dolph Lundgren. It was also created with the work of artist, Chris Levine in mind, who experiments with light and imagery forms inspired by our spirituality. This lead to the fascination of halftone imagery forms and the intricate color and pattern combinations of Geode and crystal formations to produce a spectrum of playful color, light and mystical theory.

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PROFILEInterested in Music, art galleries, sustainable living, green eating, underground events, intellectual ideas and concepts, fashion, trends, sports.

20-35

Male

Single or In a Relationship

University degree, or higher

Global occupations within the performing or visual arts, entertainment industries, athletes, models, even university and grad students.

Living in Berlin, Amsterdam, New York City, Montreal, San Francisco, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong, & Beijing

Interested in Music, art galleries, sustainable living, green eating, underground events, intellectual ideas and concepts, fashion, trends, sports.

Political viewpoint is Independent, Moderate, Liberal, and Socialist

Fresh, confident and self-expressive professional with clear vision.

REFERENCE GROUPSNew York & Paris Fashion week

Polyvore

NBA

BBC

NPR

GQ Magazine

Vice Magazine

Acne Paper

Refinery 29

UNIF

Cobra Ship

The U.N.

International Modeling & Talent Association

SAG-AFTRA.

DNA

CHRISTOPHER LEVINE

DOLPH LUNDGREN

GEOMETRIC FINE ART

GEODES

BRAZILIAN TEXTILESHALFTONE IMAGERY

COLOUR

I R I S19 4013

e c l i p s E19-3920

SUNFLOWER14-0851

ORANGE17-1464

imagenta18-2436

bright congo15-0545

vibrant julip15-5425

Vivid red18 1663

electric purple19-3336

COBALT17-4247

G R A P H I T E14-4102

M i s t y14-3911

CA N VA S11- 0107

FABRIC

SLUBBED JERSEY 100% Rayon

PIQUE100% COTTON

BATISTE100% COTTON

FAILLE100% Rayon

SILK SURAH100% Rayon

NON-WOVEN KNIT JERSEY55% COTTON/45% POLYURITHANE

BULL DENIM100% Cotton

PATENT LEATHERCow Hide

KENZO K PRINTElectric Purple

GEOMETRIC OPTICAL PRINTBright Congo

GEOMETRIC OPTICAL PRINTMisty

GEOMETRIC OPTICAL PRINTOrange Julip

ABSTRACT JUNGLE PRINTOrange Congo

ABSTRACT JUNGLE PRINTBright Congo

MATERIAL

ELASTICWIDTH:.5 in

4-hole ButtonSize:

2X1 RIB93% Cotton/7% Lycra

YYK METAL SEPERATING ZIPPER 22”ANTIQUE BRASS

YKK METAL POCKET ZIPPER 7”ANTIQUE BRASS

ACETATE RUBBER

ELASTICWIDTH:2 in

TOPS

OVERSIZE TANK

oversized tank in a slub jersey with contrast color pocket.

Composition: 100% Rayon

$98.00

STYLE# SS31501IRIS/IMAGENTA

SHORT SLEEVE BUTTON DOWN batiste short-sleeve button down with contrast faille placket and

collar.

Composition: 100% Cotton / 100% Rayon

$125.00

STYLE# SS31502LIGHT PERRI/CANVAS

KENZO POLOin orange print with ribbing details.

Composition: 100% Cotton

$165.00

STYLE# SS31503ORANGE PRINT

DETAIL

OVERSIZE TANK Composition: Slub Jersey 100% Rayon

KENZO POLO Composition: Knit Pique/2x1 Rib Knit 93% Co./7% Lycra

SHORT SLEEVE BUTTON DOWN Composition: batiste 100% Cotton / Faille 100% Rayon

CANVAS/GRAPHITEMISTY/GEOMETRIC PRINT

OPTION 1 CANVAS

GRAPHITE

OPTION 2MISTY

GEOMETRIC PRINT

OPTION 3IRIS

IMAGENTA

OPTION 1 MISTY

GEOMETRIC PRINT

OPTION 2CAVASIRIS

OPTION 3ECLIPSE

VIVID RED

OPTION 1 MISTY

GEOMETRIC PRINT

OPTION 2SUNFLOWER

MISTY

OPTION 3CANVASIRIS

CANVAS/IRIS ECLIPSE/VIVID RED

CANVAS/IRIS

MISTY/SUNFLOWER

bottoms

SLIM TROUSERslim trouser pant in silk sura with contrast print panels and

elastic waist.

Composition: 100% Silk

$300.00

STYLE# SS31504MISTY/ORANGE PRINT

RUNNERS SHORT contrast short in a non-woven knit jersey with elastic waist.

Composition: 100% Cotton

$200.00

STYLE# SS31505GRAPHITE/CANVAS

DETAIL

SLIM TROUSERComposition: Silk Surah 100% Silk / Elastic

RUNNERS SHORT Composition: Jersey 55% cotton/45% Polyurethane / Elastic

OPTION 1 MISTY

GEOMETRIC PRINT

OPTION 2ECLIPSE

VIVID RED

OPTION 3IRIS

GEOMETRIC PRINT

OPTION 1 GRAPHITECANVAS

OPTION 2MISTY

GEOMETRIC PRINT

OPTION 3ECLIPSE

IMAGENTA

ECLIPSE/VIVID RED IRIS/GEOMETRIC PRINT

MISTY/GEOMETRIC PRINT

ECLIPSE/IMAGENTA

active

KENZO SPORT JACKET contrast light-weight sport jacket. Elastic at waist and cuff

openings.

Composition: 55% Cotton/45% Polyurethane

$439.00

STYLE# SS31506ECLIPSE/IMAGENTA

INVERSE LIGHT KENZO JUMPERclassic french terry KENZO pull-over with top stitch details,

embroidered KENZO logo and digital print.

Composition: 100% Cotton

$265.00

STYLE# SS31507GRAPHITE/CANVAS

LIGHT WEIGHT SPORT JACKETComposition: Jersey 55% Cotton/45% Polyurethane

KENZO JUMPER Composition: French Terry 100% Cotton

OPTION 1 ECLIPSEIMAGENTA

OPTION 2CANVAS

GRAPHITE

OPTION 3MISTY

GEOMETRIC PRINT

OPTION 1 CANVASCOBALT

OPTION 2MISTY

GEOMETRIC PRINT

OPTION 3VIVID RED

MISTY GEOMETRIC PRINT

CANVAS/GRAPHITE MISTY/GEOMETRIC PRINT

MISTY/GEOMETRIC PRINTMISTY VIVID RED/GEOMETRIC PRINT

DETAIL

underwear

KENZO BRIEFS KENZO paris print boxer briefs.

Composition: 100% Silk

$90.00

STYLE# SS31508ELECTRIC PURPLE/VIBRANT JULIP

KENZO DRESS SOCKKENZO Knee length dress sock.

Composition: 100% Cotton

$45.00

STYLE# SS31509ELECTRIC PURPLE/VIBRANT JULIP

DETAIL

KENZO BRIEFS Composition: Jersey 100% Silk/Elastic

KENZO DRESS SOCKComposition: Jersey 100% Silk

OPTION 1 ELECTRIC PURPLEVIBRANT JULIP

OPTION 2BRIGHT CONGO

COBALT

OPTION 3MISTY

GEOMETRIC PRINT

OPTION 4IRIS

IMAGENTA

OPTION 5CANVAS

SUNFLOWER

OPTION 1 ELECTRIC PURPLEVIBRANT JULIP

OPTION 2CANVAS

SUNFLOWER

OPTION 3BRIGHT CONGO

COBALT

OPTION 4IRIS

IMAGENTA

BRIGHT CONGO/COBALT

BRIGHT CONGO/COBALT

CANVAS/SUNFLOWER

MISTY/GEOMETRIC PRINT

IRIS/IMAGENTA

CANVAS/SUNFLOWER

IRIS/IMAGENTA

FOOTWEAR

KENZO K FLIP FLOP KENZO K Print Flip Flop

Composition: Rubber

$95.00

STYLE# SS315010KENZO K ORANGE PRINT

Composition: Rubber

OPTION 1 KENZO K Orange Print

OPTION 2KENZO K Julip Print

OPTION 3Abstract Congo Print

KENZO K JULIP PRINT ABSTRACT CONGO PRINT

ACCESSORIES

KENZO SUNGLASSES KENZO Sunglasses with gold KENZO detail.

Composition: ACETATE

$330.00

STYLE# SS315011BROWN/HAVANA GREEN

KENZO CAPorange print cap with embroidered KENZO logo in denim.

Composition: 100% Cotton

$70.00

STYLE# SS315012GEOMETRIC ORANGE PRINT

KENZO BACK PACK KENZO bag with contrast patent leather contrast and color blow

detail.

Composition: 100% Cotton/ Patent Leather

$250.00

STYLE# SS315013JULIP

DETAIL

KENZO SUNGLASSES Composition: Acetate

KENZO CAP Composition: Bull Denim 100% Cotton

KENZO BACK PACKComposition: Bull Denim 100% Co./Patent Leather 100% Cow Hide

SUNFLOWER

OPTION 1 HAVANA

OPTION 2SUNFLOWER

OPTION 3COBALT

OPTION 4IRIS

OPTION 1 MISTY

OPTION 2JULIP

OPTION 3ABSTRACT PRINT

JULIP

ABSTRACT PRINT

COBALT

IRIS

OPTION 1 JULIP

OPTION 2MISTY

OPTION 3ABSTRACT PRINT

MISTY ABSTRACT PRINT

StYLE

StYLE