Later years
From 1999 until 2003, Gilles Rosier and Roy Krejberg designed the women's and men's lines, respectively.[12]
From 2006 until 2008, over 100 of Kenzo's stores worldwide were refurbished.[13]
From 2008 until 2011, Antonio Marras served as Kenzo's creative director, overseeing the brand in its entirety.[13][14] By 2011, Kenzo barely broke even, with annual sales estimated at 150 million euros ($197.4 million).[15][16]
In 2011, Carole Lim and Humberto Leon of Opening Ceremony were appointed co-creative directors.[17] The pair was credited with revitalizing the Kenzo brand and making it appeal to a younger customer, as well as re-defining and expanding the role of a fashion creative director to encompass all elements of creative work at a brand, not just designing the garments.[18]
By 2017, Kenzo built the accessories and shoe business to almost 30 percent of revenues.[19] Lim and Leon exited Kenzo in 2019.[20] Also in 2019, Kenzo ended its distribution agreement with I.T to take back control of its 35 stores in China via a joint venture with the same partner.[21]
Under the creative direction of Felipe Oliveira Baptista from 2019 to 2021, Kenzo launched a line of men's and women's sportswear, titled Kenzo Sport.[22] In April 2021, Kenzo said it would part ways with Oliveira Baptista by the end of his term in June.[23]
In September 2021, Kenzo appointed Nigo (formerly A Bathing Ape) as their new artistic director.[24][25][26]
