{"id":139981,"date":"2021-09-28T08:40:57","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T12:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/?p=139981"},"modified":"2021-11-19T11:53:56","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T16:53:56","slug":"kenneth-ize-constructs-a-vivid-optimistic-collection-to-kick-off-pfw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/kenneth-ize-constructs-a-vivid-optimistic-collection-to-kick-off-pfw\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenneth Ize Constructs A Vivid, Optimistic Collection To Kick Off PFW"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.centerimg {padding:4em 7em;margin:20px 0;}\n.centerimg2 {padding:4em 4em;margin:20px 0;}\n.centerimg3 {padding:4em 3em;margin:20px 0;}\n.sidetxt {padding:16em 2em 16em 2em;;margin:20px 0;}\n.centerimg img {margin-bottom:0px;}\n.instagram-media {margin:auto !important;}\n#wp-content hr {margin: 40px auto 80px auto;width: 80%;}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"centerimg\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2118.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1120\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2118.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2118-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2118-1280x853.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><br \/>\n<small><a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/amya-powell\">Amya Powell<\/a><\/small>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fashion month is going by in a blitz, and to start off the #PFW festivities former LVMH prize \u201819 finalist, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/kenneth-ize\">Kenneth Ize<\/a> presented his spring\/summer 2022 collection \u201cA New Dawn\u201d at Palais de Tokyo. Known for his craftsmanship of traditional Yoruba Aso-oke fabric, the Nigerian designer and recent <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/karl-lagerfeld-karl-lagerfeld-x-kenneth-ize-2021-capsule-collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Karl Lagerfeld collaborator<\/a> opted for a soothing live jazz performance from artist, cktrl, to set the tone for the show. Ize created a compelling narrative through his signature fringes with a further exploration of vibrantly, pleated suits that marry mens and womenswear together. Head wraps, sweater vests, and a twist to the utility bomber jackets &#038; trousers were evident and combined with dynamic prints. A large factor of Ize\u2019s eponymous brand is filled with gender-less tailoring, but the detailed colorful weaving in the leather sandals and sling bags made for stand-out accessories. Coming off of a strong Milan <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/anyiel-majok\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anyiel Majok<\/a> opened the show, and <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/caren-jepkemei\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caren Jepkemei<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/minnie-warren\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Minnie Warren<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/adit-priscilla\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adit Priscilla<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/ottawa-kwami\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ottawa Kwami<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/xu-meen\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Xu Meen<\/a>, gave graceful free-flowing walks to showcase the artistry of the pieces styled by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/ib-kamara\">Ib Kamara<\/a>. Backstage images lensed by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/eva-al-desnudo\">Eva Al Desnudo<\/a> here&#8217;s a glimpse into the world of Kenneth Ize as he steps into a bright spotlight. Check out the shots below:<\/p>\n<p><center>All images shot by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/eva-al-desnudo\">Eva Al Desnudo<\/a> for <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/client\/modelscom\">Models.com<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"centerimg\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I1977.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I1977.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I1977-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I1977-854x1280.jpg 854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><br \/>\n<small><a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/malick-bodian\">Malick Bodian<\/a><\/small>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"centerimg\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1241\" height=\"828\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2168.jpg 1241w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2168-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1241px) 100vw, 1241px\" \/><br \/>\n<small><a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/tak-bengana\">Takfarines Bengana<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/moustapha-sy\">Moustapha Sy<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/minnie-warren\">Minnie Warren<\/a><\/small>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"centerimg\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"941\" height=\"1412\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2267.jpg 941w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2267-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2267-853x1280.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><br \/>\n<small><a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/ajok-madel\">Ajok Madel<\/a><\/small>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"centerimg\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2325.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1155\" height=\"1733\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2325.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2325-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2325-853x1280.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1155px) 100vw, 1155px\" \/><br \/>\n<small><a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/caren-jepkemei\">Caren Jepkemei<\/a><\/small>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"centerimg\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2404.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1476\" height=\"984\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-140033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2404.jpg 1476w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2404-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2021\/09\/AT1I2404-1280x853.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1476px) 100vw, 1476px\" \/><br \/>\n<small><a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/maoro-bultheel\">Maoro Bultheel<\/a> and <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/shivaruby-premkanthan\">Shivaruby <\/a><\/small>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--pp-thumb-start--><!--PictPress found no dir \/2021\/09\/139981--><!--pp-thumb-end--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amya Powell Fashion month is going by in a blitz, and to start off the #PFW festivities former LVMH prize \u201819 finalist, Kenneth Ize presented his spring\/summer 2022 collection \u201cA New Dawn\u201d at Palais de Tokyo. Known for his craftsmanship of traditional Yoruba Aso-oke fabric, the Nigerian designer and recent Karl Lagerfeld collaborator opted for&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":450,"featured_media":140030,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,10414],"tags":[12670,11895,12758],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139981"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/450"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=139981"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139981\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":140042,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139981\/revisions\/140042"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/140030"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=139981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=139981"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=139981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}