Kenzo’s artistic director Nigo, presented his vision for Spring/Summer 2026 at the legendary Maxim’s nightclub in Paris, where Italian tailoring merged with a playful blend of subcultures. Dubbed “Club Kenzo,” the collection was designed to celebrate the spirit of carefree summer love, blurring the lines between his, hers and theirs. The collection drew inspiration from Andy Warhol’s Factory, Kenzo Takada’s Parisian studio in the 1970s and Nigo’s own community of both streetwear and celebrity. The models paraded down the runway alongside guests seated at tables to a soundtrack by Hiroshi Fujiwara paying homage to Nigo’s past.
Hot pink dinner jackets with monogram linings, cow-hide jackets, ripped denim and tiger print hoodies were just some of the vibrant and playful pieces that spoke to the blend of subcultures. Nigo reinterpreted Japanese tailoring with eveningwear in fine satin, while punk-inspired pieces were elevated with details like mother-of-pearl buttons and bright faux fur.
The Kenzo archive inspired several key prints including a rose print worn by founder Kenzo Takada, while an early ‘90s floral print was remixed with contrasting shapes like stars and checkerboard. The collegiate and ivy style graphics took a punk turn, layered on top of each other, while airbrush, screenprint treatments and stud details kept the punk slash DIY culture in conversation.
Bold accessories complemented the looks, like platform bowling shoes with a snowglobe in the heel, bedazzled belt buckles with cheeky phrases, while lived-in leather and cavas bags with patches and spray paint, spoke to Nigo‘s appreciation for well-worn collectable objects.
See the full collection below.
