Animal patterns, deluxe shiny material and the Japanese style, that is Kenzo FW 18
The Kenzo FW 2018 collection contains classic Japanese models, which are chic, stylish and original. And then there are the leather items, which look shapeless, stiff and poor at first glance. Carol Lim and Humberto Leon evidently cut their imagination loose and mix several styles together in this collection.
Móda proti proudu
Názor PROTI PROUDU: Dominika Žejdl
A Japanese style we enjoy
The entire show was opened by models in deluxe Japanese style, which impressed us at first glance. The long dresses, skirts and t-shirts in white with red slogans look sensational. This is simple fashion with a stroke of genius, which is not exaggerated, but tasteful. The outfits were complemented by a black coat, t-shirt or deluxe red and black leopard print gloves. Layering, which continues to be very trendy, also appeared here.
We were stunned when the models in leather items appeared on the runway, because the models looked light and subtle. However, you cannot say the same for the brown leather dresses, which look rough and uncomfortable at first glance.
Pleasant, soft and pretty coloured leopard print
We have seen the leopard print pattern in the autumn and winter collections of many brands. However, these patterns usually give a rough, gaudy and exaggerated impression. But we really like the pattern here. The pattern in subtle deluxe colours appears discreet and goes excellently with other items. Take a look at the longer skirts, coats, suits or jackets and choose the right one for you.
Flowering Japanese gardens, varied colours and sparkling material
In the middle of the show we could see models wearing floral patterns on the runway. At times we felt like we were in the Japanese botanical gardens. The designers certainly did not play at minimalism here, but bet on exaggerated kitsch. However, the coats, dresses, skirts and other models with brightly coloured flowers may find their supporters. At the end we enjoyed a show of sparkling dresses with beautifully deluxe sequins.
Názor PROTI PROUDU: Ornella Koktová
Back to the roots, dragons and gorillas!
The deluxe French Kenzo brand, which was established at the beginning of the nineteen seventies by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, appears to constantly return to its “roots”. The F/W 2018 collection is basically crazy and this is confirmed by the cheap-looking dragons or gorillas on the knitted sweaters. Unfortunately, the graphic design was worse than that seen at the market in Holešovice.
The men’s fashion was in the spirit of “I’m an old fogy in a terrible leather jacket with mega pockets” (remember the film Vrať se do hrobu (1989) ?), or “confused nitwit with a yellow hat on his head”. The highlight was the young man who strode along the runway in a light blue sweater sprinkled with silver gems. I really don’t want to see anything like this on men.
And for the ladies? Unfortunately as terrible as the men’s wear. For instance I failed to understand some sort of brown coat-dress, which was evidently made from such stiff leather that the model wearing it would have been hard put to sit down. The only slightly wearable model was the outfit with the wine red sweater and a similar skirt with a few sequins on top. But what can we say, it’s pretty weak for first class! I say NOT RECOMMENDED.
