Kenzo Takada, the iconic Franco-Japanese fashion designer famed for his jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic that channeled global travel, has died.
He was 81. The family said in a statement to French media Sunday that Takada died from complications from COVID-19 in a hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris.
A public relations officer for Kenzo's brand confirmed that Takada died, but didn't give a cause of death. The fashion house issued a statement on Instagram: "It is with immense sadness that KENZO has learned of the passing of our founder...