Humberto Leon And Carol Lim Will Leave Kenzo

Humberto Leon and Carol Lim spent eight years as co-creative directors at Kenzo, turning the French, LMVH-owned brand into the cool, accessible hybrid of streetwear and luxury fashion it is today. Today, they’ve announced they’re leaving the brand for good, to focus full-time on Opening Ceremony, the brand they founded together in 2002, which first made them famous. According to Vogue, the duo have reacquired all shares of Opening Ceremony, and are leaving Kenzo with the intent of expanding and experimenting with the company. “With full control of the company we are focused on growing our company even further,” Leon and Lim told the outlet. Read more at Paper.