Sidney Toledano
Japan’s streetwear veteran Nigo takes over at Kenzo
Streetwear pioneer Nigo was named Wednesday as the new artistic director of Kenzo, luxury group LVMH announced on Sept. 15.
Known for his celebrity collaborations, Nigo takes over from Portuguese designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista, who quit the post in June after just two years.
Kenzo was founded in 1970 by Japan's Kenzo Takada, who died from COVID-19 complications in October.