Kenzo’s artistic director resigns

Felipe Oliveira Baptista left the position after two years working at a famous fashion brand.
“Designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista – who brings sophistication and artistry to Kenzo for more than two years – will resign as artistic director”, WWD opening article. The next step of the brand is still open.

Felipe Oliveira Baptista’s departure from Paris-based fashion house (France) takes effect from 30/6, when the labor contract expires. “I am so honored to serve this wonderful home and the legacy of founder Kenzo Takada. I want to thank my teammates for their talent and dedication,” Felipe said in a statement. Felipe Oliveira Baptista resigns as artistic director at Kenzo. Photo: Getty. Sylvie Colin – CEO of Kenzo – expressed gratitude to the designer for his talent, creativity and contribution to the artistic development of the brand. The designer each tweaked the brand’s logo and tiger emblem, and oversaw the sports line-up. For the fans of Felipe Oliveira Baptista, this news was quite unexpected. When he spent most of his time at Kenzo during the Covid-19 season, he had to be creative and set a new path for the brand. In post to share with British Vogue in September 2020, the Portuguese designer lamented the situation. He describes the digital fashion show experience as “poorer” than the actual experience. Felipe Oliveira Baptista tried to bring new sensibility and charm to Kenzo with the aim of creating “authentic, desirable clothes that are lacking in today’s fashion industry”. Instead of focusing on streetwear, he focused on Kenzo Takada’s suggested ability to wear. Felipe finds the digital fashion show experience quite “poor”. Photo: WWD. Before his death, founder Kenzo praised the vision of Felipe Oliveira Baptista. “Felipe has been very successful in bringing her own identity into the brand, helping Kenzo to a new level of creativity,” said the late designer. Felipe Oliveira Baptista was formerly creative director of Lacoste in 2010-2018. He succeeds designers Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, who left Kenzo after eight years to focus on the US-based business. Known for his artistic and experimental creations, the Portuguese designer created his own brand with Séverine Oliveira Baptista in 2003, after a year winning fashion awards at Festival d’Hyères. This company was officially established in 2014. Felipe Oliveira Baptista Photo: Hypebeast. Break the box of Satan shoes for $ 1,018 Lil Nas X’s shoe model was controversial, even sued by Nike, but still attracted customers.