vogue magazine Jun. 2015 | Page 45

Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, of Opening Ceremony fame, are keeping Kenzo in all the cool girls’ wardrobes. THE KENZO STORY Before finding success, Kenzo founder Kenzo Takido, on a limited budget, quenched his thirst to create by searching flea markets for fabrics. This resulted in boldly contrasting fabrics clashing together on a single garment — an aesthetic that would soon become synonymous with the now world-renowned It label. Under the dynamic direction of Opening Ceremony’s Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, those original archives of Takido’s work continue to inspire the Kenzo look today. THIS SEASON AT KENZO Yes, there are signature prints, cult sweatshirts and T-shirts, all as cool as ever, but for SS15 Kenzo is spruced up with the elegance dial turned up to full: think chic ’60s-inspired shifts, wide-leg trousers and voluminous skirts. It’s Kenzo as you’ve never seen it before, and we can’t get enough! 42