For Spring-Summer 2027, Nigo returns to Place des Victoires, the historic Parisian square where Kenzo Takada opened his legendary flagship boutique in 1976.

This is a collection of meeting points, in which sportswear and romance, hard and soft, as well as the archival and innovative converge. Layered silhouettes, pointed collars, and dandy tailoring translate the effortless elegance of the era to a contemporary wardrobe.

Ivy League references appear through varsity jackets and rugby shirts, while the collection's romantic dimension blossoms through florals and continues through ribbons.

Jackets and skirts constructed entirely from custom ribbons reference Kenzo Takada’s personal ribbon collection and his iconic Fall/Winter 1982 ribbon dress.

Bonsai motifs draw inspiration from one of Kenzo Takada's own poems and floral patterns, ranging from delicate archival recreations to painterly blurred motifs. They evoke the constant motion of the square, where streets meet, and where past, present, and future coexist. Further prints bring fabric expression to the Place des Victoires itself, based on an original 1976 illustration of Kenzo’s legendary opening party.

Accessories continue the dialogue between heritage and reinvention, with the Victoire bag revisiting an archival silhouette and the Kite family expanding through new colours combinations.

A collaboration with Converse introduces new interpretations of the Chuck 70 and the low-top Jack Purcell, drawing on varsity codes, delicate florals, and the poetic bonsai motif.

Nigo also partners with the historic French shoemaker Paraboot for the first time, reworking its iconic Michael shoe through workwear-infused accents and bold varsity lettering.

Spring-Summer 2027 Collection embraces the optimism, freedom, and individuality that have shaped the Maison since its founding with the shared belief of Kenzo Takada and Nigo that “le monde est beau.”

Fifty years after the opening of the legendary Kenzo boutique at 3, Place des Victoires, the French Maison will return to the central Parisian square with La Fête de Kenzo, a week-long programme featuring a SS27 showroom, a pop-up, a cafe, a Konbini-inspired market, and a florist.

A grand, circular square straddling the 1st and 2nd arrondissements, La Place des Victoires was first built in the 17th century. In 1976, Kenzo moved into number 3, transforming a 3000 m² building into offices, design studios, and a boutique.

It was in this circular Parisian square, where six different streets meet, that Kenzo’s unique French-Japanese vision met the world — and welcomed everyone in. There was the infamous opening party – an illustration of which will feature in the upcoming collection and invitation. There was the vast ground floor vitrine that housed such theatrical window displays as a giant cowboy cut-out and a life-sized elephant sculpture. And there was the spectacular 1981 show, in which Kenzo tented over the entire square.

From June 22 to June 28, the square is transformed into an immersive and festive space open to everyone, featuring a series of ephemeral experiences including an exclusive pop-up store, a café, a Konbini-inspired market, and a florist.