For KENZO’s Fall Winter 13 collection, it was evident that ancient Asian temples around India, Nepal and China influenced the look of the AW13 clothing. We were taken on a mythological pilgrimage to the soaring heights of the temple’s pinnacles where the symbol of the Eye beams as a protector in all directions of North, South, East and West., rings, bracelets and earrings embracing the eye motif throughout. This eye motif is normally a sign of protection and luck, found on jewellery.
Sequences of fabrics meld together to create dresses in cross draped motifs and graphic wrap skirts. Raglan sleeved moon-bombers and coats with wide temple guard sleeves and wrap fastenings propose a silhouette that brings to mind ancient Asian warriors. Serpent, brick-textured, lurex jackets and coats, and slim foiled printed denim trousers exude an empowered femininity while eel lines on jackets offer a pronounced shoulder. Boxy tee-shirt tops in gold jacquard flash notes of delicate armor. Printed and embroidered sweaters and knits continue the eye motif and propose a salient juxtaposition of luxurious meeting casual.
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Music came from M.I.A who previewed new work from her album “Matangi.” Her tribal soundtrack suited the collection perfectly. M.I.A’s cultural music gave Kenzo the progressive hip-hop kickstart for their winter designs. Listen below ……
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