Kenzo's new designers reinvigorate brand with autumn 2012 collection - in pictures
A model wears a grape-print creation from the Kenzo autumn/winter 2012 collection, which was shown in ParisPhotograph: KenzoA motiffed jumper and paperbag maxi skirt. Humberto Leon and and Carol Lim, Los Angeles born founders of Opening Ceremony, were appointed as creative directors at Kenzo last yearPhotograph: KenzoSpanish artist Juan Gatti created the fruit prints for the collectionPhotograph: Kenzo
A burgundy leather biker jacket with a navy and burgundy skirt Photograph: KenzoA belted coat with knitted jumper style arms at the Kenzo show. Jewellery from designer Delfina Delettrez featured throughout the show - the earrings seen here were made by preserving real walnuts in resin which were then encased in walnut shells made from metalPhotograph: KenzoA striking printed polo neck with a fringed maxi skirt from the Kenzo autumn/winter 12 collectionPhotograph: KenzoOne of many tiled prints from the latest Kenzo collectionPhotograph: KenzoLeon and Lim were hired by LVMH to inject some energy in to the legendary brand. The collection has been widely praised as an interpretation of street fashion that reaffirms the return of KenzoPhotograph: KenzoA fuschia jumper and skirt ensemblePhotograph: KenzoThe Kenzo motif appeared on jumpers throughout the show. Alex Fury, of showstudio.com, said: 'Leon and Lim's role as retailers is to latch on to a trend, reflect it in their buy and, ultimately, make a tidy profit from it. As such, it wasn't about innovation or invention but about a crafty tinkering with the trends of the moment'Photograph: KenzoA velvet suit at the Kenzo autumn/winter 2012 show Photograph: KenzoHiring the founders of Opening Ceremony was a savvy move for the brand, with their store being credited with successfully bringing high end designers to the masses. A new audience for Kenzo surely awaitsPhotograph: Kenzo
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