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NIGO Unites Global Subcultures in a Vibrant KENZO SS26 Collection

June 28, 2025
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NIGO Unites Global Subcultures in a Vibrant KENZO SS26 Collection
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  • NIGO’s SS26 collection, “CLUB KENZO,” unites inspiration from Andy Warhol’s Factory, Kenzo Takada’s 1970s studio, and NIGO’s own diverse community
  • The collection is a playful, interrogative blend of subcultures, infused with Italian tailoring and showcased at Maxim’s
  • The collection celebrates carefree summer love, with style blurring gender lines and featuring whimsical graphics

KENZO, under the creative direction of NIGO, unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, dubbed “CLUB KENZO.” This season transforms the runway into a dynamic space where past, present, and future cultures converge. Drawing inspiration from three iconic cultural epicenters – Andy Warhol’s The Factory, Kenzo Takada’s 1970s Parisian studio, and NIGO’s own expansive community spanning streetwear, celebrity, and creative contemporaries – the collection is a playful, interrogative blend of subcultures and refined design. Held at Maxim’s, a venue steeped in its own history of cultural convergence, the show’s soundtrack by Hiroshi Fujiwara further paid homage to NIGO’s deep roots.

The collection, titled “Club KENZO,” celebrates the spirit of carefree summer love, where the act of dressing for a night out becomes a bold statement. The Kenzo Guy and Kenzo Girl take cues from each other, blurring the lines between “his, hers, and theirs,” embodying a style that’s serious about going out, but not serious in its wear. This playful attitude manifests in graphics inspired by bowling alleys and a whimsical love story between a tiger and a bunny, resulting in charming “bunnies with tiger stripes” – a metaphor for the unexpectedly exquisite outcomes of blending different worlds. The bowling motif is carried out in the platform shoes, constructed with either a solid wooden base or one that appears to be a plastic casing of sorts, reminiscent of a snow globe that features mini figurines through clear liquid. Staying on theme of being over-the-top maximal, the collection also saw, cartoon animal-like wicker baskets as bags, vibrant floral printed purses and more.

The punk subversion is highlighted in the house’s introduction of Italian tailoring which features hot pink dinner jackets that transform into bold daywear with new custom monogram linings, while NIGO’s reinterpreted Japanese tailoring becomes a new statement for eveningwear, rendered in fine satin. Militaria and workwear pieces are injected with punk-inspired colors and elevated with luxurious details like mother-of-pearl buttons and bright faux fur. A rose-adorned chef’s shirt with asymmetrical buttons pays homage to founder Kenzo Takada, grounding the collection in signature archival silhouettes. Patterns and motifs are a vibrant collage: archival florals, including a revival of Kenzo Takada’s own rose print, mix with early 1990s designs that gain a psychedelic character when remixed with contrasting shapes like stars, checkerboard, and harlequin prints. This new graphic universe establishes a unique, ongoing language for the house.

Audacious accessories like bedazzled belt buckles featuring the KENZO branding as well as other tongue and cheek phrases like “MEOW” and “WOOF” add to the collection’s wild and bold declaration that nothing should ever be as serious as it seems. Bags gain “attitude” with lived-in leather and hardy canvas, further customized with patches and spray paint, reflecting punk aesthetics and NIGO’s appreciation for well-worn collectibles. Cow-hide matching jackets and pants add to the animalistic motifs throughout the collection, pairing with tiger-stripped hoodies and overcoats.

 

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