The fashion world mourns the loss of an internationally acclaimed designer: The Japanese Kenzo Takada died of the consequences of Covid-19.
The
coronavirus
has claimed another famous victim.
The Japanese fashion designer
Kenzo Takada died
in Paris as a result of
Covid-19
.
The founder of the
KENZO
label
was 81 years old.
Update from October 4, 2020:
After the news of the death of the Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada, the fashion label KENZO, which he founded, published a moving
farewell
message
on Instagram
.
It was with great sadness that they learned of his death.
For half a century, Takada was a pioneering personality in the fashion industry and brought creativity and color into the world, the message says.
Check out this post on Instagram
AN ODE TO OUR FOUNDER đđťđ¤ It is with immense sadness that KENZO has learned of the passing of our founder, Kenzo Takada.
For half a century, Mr. Takada has been an emblematic personality in the fashion industry - always infusing creativity and color into the world.
Today, his optimism, zest for life and generosity continue to be pillars of our Maison.
He will be greatly missed and always remembered.
âIt is with great sadness that I have learned the passing away from Mr Kenzo Takada.
His amazing energy, kindness, talent and smile were contagious.
His kindred spirit will live forever.
Rest in peace master. "
- @ felipeoliveirabaptista
A post shared by KENZO (@kenzo) on Oct 4, 2020 at 9:27 am PDT
First report from October 4, 2020: Kenzo Takada dies of Covid-19: Great mourning for internationally celebrated fashion designer
Paris - Fashion designer Kenzo Takada died
at the age of 81
from the lung disease Covid-19.
The star designer, born in Japan in 1939, became world famous thanks to the fashion and cosmetics company KENZO, named after his first name.
Mourning for fashion designer Kenzo Takada - spokesman confirms death of the Japanese
According to the French news agency AFP, a spokesman said that Kenzo Takada died on
Sunday, October 4th, 2020
, in a hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine near
Paris
from the disease caused by the coronavirus.
Corona death at 81: the eventful life of fashion designer Kenzo Takada
Kenzo Takada was a pioneer in many ways.
In 1958 he was the
first male student to study
at
Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo
and then came to Paris by ship.
In 1970 the big breakthrough followed: Kenzo Takada founded his own fashion label KENZO in Paris and caused a sensation with his first fashion show.
He was
the first Japanese
to ever host a fashion show.
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Kenzo Takada, the founder of the KENZO fashion label, died as a result of Covid-19.
Š JOEL SAGET / AFP
The hype surrounding the fashion label, which is known for its floral patterns, animal motifs and colorful fabrics, continues to this day.
For 21 years, however, the company has continued without Kenzo Takada. The designer sold the label in 1999 and has since devoted himself to the design of home
accessories and painting
,
among other things
.
Check out this post on Instagram
BEE A TIGER đ The # KENZOSS21 collection by @felipeoliveirabaptista.
Discover the full show via link in bio.
#KENZOFOB #beeatiger #PFW
A post shared by KENZO (@kenzo) on Oct 1, 2020 at 10:02 am PDT
Stars around the world had already died as a result of Covid-19.
Among other things, the Netflix star Chris Trousdale and US actor Marc Blum succumbed to the consequences of the disease.
(spl with afp)
List of rubric lists: Š JOEL SAGET / AFP
