“K” Marks the Spot on KENZO’s Dapper Paraboot Shoe
What to know
ClosetKept AI- KENZO's first collaboration with French shoemaker Paraboot features the Michael model silhouette.
- Shoe includes buttery leather, suede toe box, oversized 'K' letter branding, and chunky sole.
- Part of KENZO Spring/Summer 2027 collection with collegiate and varsity-inspired aesthetic.
- Release date: June 28, 2026.
- Collaboration reflects NIGO's design direction and Kenzo Takada's original brand signatures.
Usually, "X" marks the spot for treasure. For NIGO's KENZO, stamping a large "K" on its Paraboot collaboration does just the trick.
That's right. The luxury fashion house just revealed its first-ever team-up with the French shoemaker, delivering a collegiate-style spin on the iconic Michael model.
KENZO's Michael shoe, which appeared in the brand's Spring/Summer 2027 collection, lands with the usual buttery leather details, crisp stitching, and chunky soles. It also features a creamy suede toe box topped with an oversized "K" letter. For KENZO, of course.
It fits right in with the rest of the collection, which is just as preppy and elegant. A classic colorful palette meets bold stripes and sharp silhouettes, sprinkled with that varsity flavor as seen in NIGO's Nike projects and even earlier KENZO collections.
KENZO SS27 is honestly another classic marriage of Kenzo Takada's signatures and NIGO's tastes. It's even set at the place where Takada first set up shop.
And right at the center of it all is a K-marked Paraboot that captures the essence of it all.
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