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Famous Fashion Designer, Kenzo Takada Died Due To COVID-19

Well-known Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada, who is also the founder of the Kenzo global brand, died due to the COVID-19 epidemic yesterday.

The sad news was confirmed through a post on the fashion designer’s official Instagram page.

“It is with great sadness that we have learned that our dear friend Kenzo Takada passed away today. He was an inspiring and prodigious creator and we were proud to collaborate with him,” the post said.

The 81-year-old died at a hospital in Paris on Sunday. France became his home after he retired from becoming a fashion designer in 1999.

Picture: New York Times

Takada who came to Paris in 1964 became a world-renowned fashion designer after successfully opening his first store in 1970.

In 1993, he had to sell his brand to LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the French fashion conglomerate after his life partner died and his business partner had a stroke.

“We will always remember his smile and joie de vivre. The fashion, design world and all of us are mourning him tonight and extend our sincere condolences to his loved ones,” added the post.

Source: Kenzo Takada, New York Times

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