Bella Hadid never fails to dress for the occasion, while in Cannes for the 77th Cannes Film Festival, she wore several outfits but one that caught the eye of the tabloids was the hot pink Keffiyeh dress that she wore as she took a stroll through the Croisette while eating a pink gelato. Bella paired the dress with frameless rectangular sunglasses and hot pink open-toe sandals from Gucci. 2001 Keffiyeh Dress by Michael and Hushi Below, I put together a few pieces inspired by Bella's outfit. Get Similar to Bella Hadid's Keffiyeh Dress: UO Hyacinth Lace Spliced Midi Dress UO Rosebud Mesh Mini Dress Get Bella's Slides: Bella wore Vintage Gucci Rope Canvas Slides in Pink You can find these slippers currently being sold used at The Real Real . Similar Slides: Guess- Dista Buckled Logo Kitten Heels Zara-Woven Kitten Heel Leather Sandals
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Kenzo Takada was born in Hyogo, Japan on February 27, 1939. As a young boy, Kenzo would read his siters magazines and started to develop his love for fashion. At the early age of 19 he enrolled at Tokyo's Bunka Fashion College, it was not an easy choice for he did this against his families wishes. Kenzo showed off his skills at school and quickly gained recognition by winning a fashion design competition and a Soen Award in 1961.
Kenzo gained hands on experience when he started working for the Senai department store in Japan, there he designed about forty outfits for girls in a month.
Kenzo arrived to Paris in January 1st of 1965, he struggled with his career at first and would sell his fashion sketches to fashion houses for only 25 Francs, he was also working as a stylist at Pisanti (textile manufacturer).
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| Sketches from Kenzo's 1972 collection |
In 1970 Kenzo was able to open up his designer boutique located in the Galerie Vivienne, with only $200 but a lot of creativity and ambition, Kenzo was able to create his first collection, he presented his show at the Galerie Vivienne.
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| Kenzo before his brand launch |
His first store was named "Jungle Jap" and to make the name go with his style he decorated his store with inspirations from the painting "The Dream" by Henri Rousseau.
Just shortly after, Kenzo's recognition grew and one of his designs was featured in Elle magazine, with the recognition he was able to relocate his store to the Passage Choiseul.
In 1971, his collection was presented in New York and Japan.
In 1976 Kenzo was able to open his flagship store "Kenzo" in the Place des Victoires.
In 1978/1979 he held memorable shows in a circus tent featuring horsewomen and an elephant!
After the hit shows, Kenzo went on to become a known designer worldwide. His uniquely electric designs, colorful fabrics, and over-the-top shows is what will keep his brand memorable.
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| Kenzo 1999 Runway |