Kenzo S/S 2017

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(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

Scene setting: Humberto Leon and Carol Lim are in a performative mood – earlier evidence of that was Spike Jonze’s Kenzo World perfume video ad – but this show also did a pretty good job of entertaining, with nude performance artist of various abilities perched around the space.

Best in show: Inspired by a 1977 show by Kenzo Takada at Studio 54, Leon and Lim took direction from the archive. The looks that referenced Antonio Lopez’ sketches, and transposed collage prints of his Polaroids were arresting.

Finishing touches: Liberally applied red eye shadow exaggerated the glamorous Studio 54 vibe even more. Oversized crystal and sequined earrings functioned as wearable disco-balls.

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(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

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(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

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(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

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(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

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Photography: Jason Lloyd-Evans

Siska Lyssens has contributed to Wallpaper* since 2014, covering design in all its forms – from interiors to architecture and fashion. Now living in the U.S. after spending almost a decade in London, the Belgian journalist puts her creative branding cap on for various clients when not contributing to Wallpaper* or T Magazine.