Takada Kenzo -- Japanese Fashion Designer

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He's also known as the founder of Kenzo, a worldwide famous brand! That's Takada Kenzo!

If you're not yet familiar with Takada Kenzo aka Kenzo Takada, you'll surely be hearing more about this talented Japanese fashion designer.  His singularly name brand of Kenzo has been gaining in popularity over the past few years.  I've been a fan of two of his particular fragrances--Flower and Amour [pictured here]--because of the beautiful shapes and colors of his packaging!

I've selected a few of his wonderfully stylish fragrances for your shopping pleasure ... scroll down to check them out.  You'll also find some cute shoes, clothing, and adorable boots--many of which are patent leather--a very hot fashion trend.

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Takada Kenzo at a glance 

Kenzo Takada (born 27 February, 1939 in Himeji, Japan) is a Japanese fashion designer. He is also the founder of Kenzo, a world-wide brand of perfumes, skincare products and clothes.

Kenzo's love for fashion developed at an early age, particularly through reading his sisters' magazines. He shortly attended the University of Kobe, where he felt bored and eventually withdrew, against the will of his family . In 1958, he joined a fashion school, Tokyo's Bunka Fashion College, which had then just opened its doors to male students.

After earning his diploma, he settled in Paris in 1964. He was trying to gain a place in the fashion environment; attending shows, making contacts with the media and selling sketches.

Kenzo's first designs started because he could only afford to buy his fabrics from flea sales. most of these fabrics were scraps, the remains of grandmothers sewing baskets. As a result, Kenzo had to mix many bold fabrics together to make one garment.

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Takada Kenzo -- Amour 

For daytime and casual occasions

Kenzo introduces Kenzo Amour perfume, a soft, sensual, serene fragrance with a woody, musky scent. Olfactory evocations of travelling through Asia, with memories of India, Indonesia, Japan, Burma, and Thailand Lovely places, filled with vibrant colors and aromas. Kenzo Amour notes include Frangipani Blossoms from Bali or Borobudur, Cherry Blossoms from Japan, Tanakha Wood, Incense, Thai Rice Steam, Vanilla of La Reunion, White Tea from China.

Kenzo Amour 1.0 Fl. Oz. Eau De Perfume Spray Women. Designer:Ken

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Kenzo Amour By Kenzo For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 1.7 Oz.

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Takada Kenzo -- Flower 

For casual occasions

Introduced in 2000. Fragrance notes: soft, orange flowers and sweet spices -- Wild Hawthorne, Bulgarian Rose, Parma Violet, Cassia, Hedione, Cyclosal, Opoponax, White Musk, Vanilla.

Kenzo Flower By Kenzo For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 Ounces

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Kenzo Flower Le Parfum 2.5 oz satin spray by Kenzo for Women

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Takada Kenzo -- Jungle 

For office and evening wear

An exotic fragrance, Kenzo Jungle will bring out the animal in you. Unleash yourself with this sensual fragrance.

Fragrance Family: Oriental. Created in 1996, Kenzo Jungle Le Tigre is defined as a refreshing, oriental, floral fragrance. This feminine scent contains a blend of flowers, cinnamon and woods. It is recommended as a casual type fragrance.

Jungle L'Tigre Perfume For Women by Kenzo

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Kenzo Jungle by Kenzo for Women L'Elephant (Classic): 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum Spray + Free Body Balm

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Takada Kenzo -- L'eau Par 

For daytime wear

For Women: Launched by the design house of Kenzo in 1997, L'EAU PAR KENZO is classified as a refreshing, flowery fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of fresh-cut flowers in a watery blend.

For Men: Launched by the design house of Kenzo in 1998, L'EAU PAR KENZO is classified as a sharp, fruity fragrance. This masculine scent possesses a blend of a watery floral with low notes of vanilla. It is recommended for daytime wear.

L'eau Par Kenzo Pour Femme by Kenzo 3 Piece Set Includes: 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette Spray + 1.7 oz Fresh Moisturizing Body Gel + 1.25 oz Soap

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L'eau Par Kenzo (Classic) by Kenzo for Women 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray

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Takada Kenzo -- Parfum D'ete 

For daytime wear

Launched by the design house of Kenzo in 1993, KENZO D'ETE by Kenzo possesses a blend of an intense floral, including jasmine and green leaves. It is recommended for daytime wear.

Kenzo D'ete By Kenzo For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 2.5 OZ

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Kenzo D'ete By Kenzo For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 1.7 Ounces

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Kenzo Parfum D Ete By Kenzo For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.5 Oz.

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Kenzo Parfum D Ete By Kenzo For Women. Luxary Soap 3.5 Oz.

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Awesome Vintage 1980s Takada Kenzo 

Known for injecting audacious colors and lively patterns into otherwise traditional ensembles, Kenzo Takada enjoyed overwhelming success in Paris during the 1970s and 80s. This iconic 1980s power suit, with its broad shoulders, nipped waist and extreme micro mini skirt, is representative not only of the era, but of the famed designer as well.

Both pieces fashioned of whimsical wool/cotton fantasy tweed in bright shades of red, fuschia, green, navy, copper, yellow, black and ivory; overall effect is a warm red copper tone. Three-button notched lapel jacket features padded shoulders, functioning flap pockets, and three decorative navy leather woven buttons on each cuff. Fully lined in black satin acetate; extra buttons included. Matching skirt features 6" nylon zip fly and button closure, plus two functioning hip pockets and belt loops. Fully lined in black acetate with 1-1/2" hem.

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I discovered a fashionable Kenzo skirt when I was working on my other lens "Made in Poland." Why did I find it amazing? Well, because it is made in Poland!

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Takada Kenzo -- Sweaters 

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Takada Kenzo -- Jackets 

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Takada Kenzo -- Tops 

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TDF: Takada Kenzo Black and White Polka Dot Platforms

Takada Kenzo -- Peep-Toe Pumps 

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Takada Kenzo -- Colorful Slides 

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Takada Kenzo designs fun boots! 

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As I've written another lens on Pom Poms, you'd know that I'd love these Kenzo boots!

It was actually these VERY boots that first introduced me to Kenzo! I had spotted them at zappos.com and actually bookmarked a variety of the Kenzo brand into Stylehive ... several months ago, I discovered the Flower and Amour fragrances by Kenzo and immediately was smitten with this brand!

Takada Kenzo -- Boots 

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Takada Kenzo -- Boots 

Kenzo Women's 284960 Boot,Taupe,41 EU (US Women's 11 M)

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Kenzo Women's 294971 Boot,Black,38 EU (US Women's 8 M)

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Kenzo Women's 284140 Rubber Boot,Purple,39 EU (US Women's 9 M)

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Kenzo Women's 284746 Boot,Black,35.5 EU (US Women's 5.5 M)

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The Takada Kenzo Fan Club 

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Do you own any Kenzo? Have you tried his perfume? Do you adore his style? Let me know! I'd love to hear from you.

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    lilkon lilkon Jul 25, 2009 @ 9:55 am
    Well, can't say the scent or style moved me. Phasing out my "wierd" clothes and shoes for more layed-back styles and aromas. Don't want to attract that way anymore.

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