The KENZO Fall/Winter 2023 campaign, curated by Artistic Director Nigo, offers an intriguing insight into his personal world while paying homage to the very essence of Japan. This campaign serves as a vibrant intersection of traditional values and the pulsating underground, effectively encapsulating the dynamic heart of KENZO.
Nigo invites us into a cultural dialogue that takes root in the streets of Kyoto and Osaka. This interplay unfolds through a captivating ensemble cast, showcasing the blend of East and West in locations that mirror the multifaceted identities of these two cities. The electric energy of Osaka’s streets and its youthful underground scene collide with the historical tapestry of Kyoto, where echoes of heritage and a concealed youth-driven music culture reside. The visuals, captured by Keizo Kitajima’s on-location photography and Frank Lebon’s moving imagery, encapsulate the cosmopolitan spirit that defines Nigo’s vision at KENZO, all against the backdrop of his native Japan.
The offering is relaxed yet polished. It includes rugby shirts, lightweight shell jackets, and everyday T-shirts that speak to the brand’s modern-prep influences.
James Edward photographed by Jess Segal and styled by Heloise Chauvenhei, with creative direction by Charlotte Carter, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
PUMA’s Talon sneaker, first launched in 2004, is a relic from a specific time. It’s a shoe pulled from the archive, but its new collaboration with NO/FAITH Studios is about more than just nostalgia.
Turn the page. Breathe deep. Your pupils are already dilating. The high is coming.
Issue 26 brings together two electrifying covers that take the dopamine dive from Sadiq Desh captured by Cris Cerdeira to multidisciplinary visual artist and photographer Tomás Pintos’ cover story, Besos hasta agotar stock (Kisses Until Sold Out), developed from the live performance creating a space where glamour
meets exhaustion.
