CNN that Takada died of coronavirus complications. «It is with immense sadness that the brand K-3 announces the loss of its celebrated artistic director, Kenzo Takada.
The world-renowned designer passed away on October 4, 2020 due to COVID-19 related complications at the age of 81 at the American Hospital, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France,» the statement read.Takada's death occurred during Paris Fashion Week.
Designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista debuted Kenzo's spring/summer 2021 collection at a socially-distanced show on Wednesday. The late designer made a big splash in the Paris fashion scene with the debut of his namesake fashion line in 1970.