RUNWAY: Kenzo SS18

There have been many runway shows that utilize a cast that's all one minority (all-black, for example) but few shows ever cast all their models from Asian countries and even if it has, it felt disingenuous. That's where Kenzo, a Japanese label, started off and it should not be passed by in comment, the all Asian cast here is important and not just for show of diversity. A label, created and named after a Japanese designer, currently headed by two Asian designers cast only Asian models for their 80+ looks (there was womenswear, not shown here) for a collection was based on Asian culture. It was pretty brilliant and groundbreaking.

As for the clothes themselves, there were quirky triple ticket pocket suits, boxy and rooted in the 1980s, while anime-like graphics showed where Carol Lim and Humberto Leon's strengths lie: graphic sportswear. The finale offered fuzzy accented clothing, from socks to sweaters.