Three years into his tenure as the artistic director of Kenzo, Nigo has showcased a collection for Spring/Summer 2025 that confidently executes his vision for the house. Throughout his menswear proposition, the Japanese designer has successfully mixed casual pieces with more formal designs. A yellow fishing vest was paired with billowy pleated trousers in the same hue. A sleeveless blue set in bamboo leaf print can seamlessly transition from day to night. A black tailored jacket with embroidery blending the image of the Eiffel Tower with traditional Japanese imagery is contrasted with a white mesh zip-up hoodie worn underneath. The womenswear section of the show displayed some of Nigo’s most elegant offerings to date. Silk dresses in yellow, orange and burgundy were adorned with cascading fringes. A flower-printed total look revealed a peak of tailored trousers under a sharply constructed trench coat. The designer’s cheerful colour palette came to a brilliant climax in the form of a crochet look with a halter neck top and a long skirt skimming the golden sand.
Words by Martin Onufrowicz