Kenzo

Kenzo is a luxury fashion house founded in Paris by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, known for its eclectic designs and distinctive tiger motif. The brand is currently owned by the French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.

EUEU Owned

Brand Identity Data

HQ Country
France
HQ City
Paris
Founded
1970
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Paris
Tax Domicile
FR
Ultimate Parent
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
Data Hosting
FR
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Leather Working Group

Verified on October 15, 2026

Corporate Lineage

1970

Brand founding

Kenzo Takada opens the Jungle Jap boutique in Paris.

1993

Acquisition by LVMH

The brand is purchased by the LVMH luxury conglomerate.

2021

New Creative Director

Nigo is appointed as the artistic director of Kenzo.


Verification Sources

  1. [1]Kenzo on Wikidata
  2. [2]Kenzo website