SS12 Kenzo via style.com

Birds of a feather flock together so it’s no surprise that Opening Ceremony’s Humberto Leon and Carol Lim were appointed creative directors of Kenzo. They bring a youthful edge to the label with reworked anoraks, bold colors and playful prints. Somehow they’ve managed to turn chicken wire into an elegant geometric while patching fabric together for an updated color block look. Even the parrot toss has a sophisticated feel. Its illustrated style looks inspired by early 19th Century explorer etchings. David Attenborough would approve.

– Jessie Whipple Vickery