Dear Shaded Viewers,
Buckle up! We’re blasting off to the Bibliothèque Nationale with Nigo at the helm for Kenzo’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection. Picture this: a venue steeped in history, with a roof that’s practically a shout-out to the global cultural smorgasbord – Babylon, Rome, Carthage, you name it. And right there, Nigo decides to hold a fashion show that’s one part time travel, two parts cultural mash-up.
First up, let’s talk prints. Nigo’s playing with tatami mat checks like he’s reinventing chess, and karakusa patterns are twirling around like they’ve just landed from a fashion-forward time machine. But wait, there’s more! He’s throwing in shearling mittens, aviator jackets, and explorer-ready denim workwear that look like they’ve been to the moon and back.
Remember those school days? Nigo sure does! He’s got these collarless blazers – think school uniforms but make them fashion – with Kenzo buttons that scream ‘cool kid in class’. And then, there’s this sweet crossover moment with Pharrell Williams’s Pont Neuf jacket. It’s like they’re fashion cousins from different style planets.
Now, let’s swoosh over to Nigo’s womenswear. It’s getting a feminine twist that’s as playful as it is chic. Mini-dresses are hugging curves tighter than a space suit, with leather belts cinching in like they’re prepping for zero gravity. And those sweetheart necklines? They’re sending love letters straight from the heart of the Milky Way.
But hold on, there’s a plot twist! We’ve got padded vests and letterman jackets that are giving us a peek into Kenzo’s own universe. It’s like Nigo’s channeling a bit of Japanese warrior, a dash of American college jock, and sprinkling it all with a bit of cosmic dust.
And just when you think you’ve seen it all, Nigo takes us on a detour through his “KENZO Magic Galaxy”. It’s a place where his Japanese roots shake hands with sci-fi fantasies. Think Kenzo-fied Jedi robes, starry knitwear, and metallics that twinkle like distant galaxies.
As for the footwear – we’re spotting boots and sneakers that could easily moonlight as intergalactic travel gear. And those Nike-esque kicks? They’re like a secret message about Nigo’s next big move in the shoe universe.
The grand finale? Nigo’s designer bow, where his t-shirt says more than a thousand words.
Kenzo’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection is less of a fashion show and more of a cosmic rollercoaster ride, curated by Captain Nigo. It’s a playful, time-traveling and culture-blending bash.
Later,
Leticia Dare
