KENZO Recreates Kenzo Takada’s Paris Urban Oasis for a Four Day Harajuku Pop Up

The installation was inspired by the former Paris residence of KENZO founder Kenzo Takada, a place he described as an urban oasis for creativity, rest and celebration.

First used as the setting for the Autumn Winter 2026 presentation in January, the house’s atmosphere was reimagined for Harajuku with Japanese visual references and a playful approach to fashion storytelling.

A Paris Home Reimagined in Tokyo The Harajuku pop up brought elements of Kenzo Takada’s former home to GATE, an event space at 6 5-10 Jingumae in Shibuya.

Bamboo groves, cherry trees and koi pond references shaped the environment, creating a setting that reflected the founder’s connection to both Japanese culture and Parisian life. The choice of Harajuku was especially meaningful for the House…