The KENZO Spring-Summer 2026 collection celebrates the carefree summer love spirit, where casual encounters at a club could blossom into something beautiful. The Kenzo Guy and The Kenzo Girl take style cues from each other as their relationship progresses, blurring the lines at times. What happens when a tiger meets a bunny? Unexpectedly exquisite bunnies with tiger stripes.

The show soundtrack by Hiroshi Fujiwara recalls NIGO’s origins, while the venue, the Maxim’s, owns its unique history of blending cultures, renowned for its many legendary nights.

Italian tailoring introducing bright colored dinner jackets, turn into bold daywear. NIGO’s reinterpreted Japanese tailoring becomes a new statement for eveningwear rendered in fine satin. Militaria pieces are elevated with details like mother-or-pearl buttons meanwhile, the revival of a rose print pays homage to Kenzo Takada, who was used to wear it.

The bunny love story from the Fall-Winter 2025 women’s show continues in the characters of K@li the Bunny, Quique the Tiger, and their tiger-striped bunny children: Mimi, Jojo, and Zaza.

Eye-catching belts feature cheeky phrases, lived-in leather and hardy canvas bags are given more attitude, further customized with spray paint, and other methods inspired by punk and NIGO’s appreciation for well-worn collectible objects.