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Takeo Kikuchi

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Takeo Kikuchi (菊池 武夫, Kikuchi Takeo, born May 25, 1939) is a Japanese industrial and fashion designer.[1]

Career

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Kikuchi is best known for his eponymous brand, "Takeo Kikuchi," (founded in 1984) which has significantly influenced Japanese men's fashion. He designs objects such as spectacle frames and chronographs in addition to clothing.[2][3]

In 2004, Kikuchi bowed out from designing at his own self-named brand, entrusting creative direction to Taishi Nobukuni, a graduate of London's St. Martin's College.[4] The rejuvenated label has regained some of its former glory with a funky mix of 1970s vintage looks and contemporary street styling a huge commercial and critical success.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Takeo Kikuchi Tokyo Fall 2015". Vogue. March 17, 2015. Archived from the original on July 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "5月25日は菊池武夫の誕生日です". .fashion-headline. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Japanese Fashion Designer – Takeo Kikuchi". thetokyofashionguide. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  4. ^ Webb, Martin (2004-11-14). "A marathon of motley collections". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
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