Kenzo Elephant Backpack, Black Nylon, Embroidered Elephant and Kenzo Paris Lettering, Zipped Front Pocket, Good Condition
Kenzo Elephant Backpack, Black Nylon, Embroidered Elephant and Kenzo Paris Lettering, Zipped Front Pocket, Good Condition
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A backpack from Kenzo in black nylon, its front embroidered with an elephant in grey and white above the words Kenzo Paris. Zipped, with a front pocket and a top handle, and in good condition.
The Piece
Kenzo was founded in Paris in 1970 by the Japanese designer Takada Kenzo, and the house has long drawn its energy from the meeting of Tokyo sensibility and Parisian ease. Alongside the tiger, the elephant is one of the animals the house has made its own, and here it appears in a quiet, tonal form.
The elephant is embroidered in white and several shades of grey on the black nylon, its tusks and trunk neatly outlined, with the house name arched above and Paris set beneath. The effect is restrained: a single graphic on a dark ground, which suits plain clothes and gives the bag a polished, grown-up look.
The bag is a classic rounded daypack with silver-toned zips, a zipped pocket across the front for small items, a short handle at the top and adjustable padded shoulder straps. The main compartment opens wide and is lined in grey, with a small interior panel carrying the Kenzo mark, and a D-ring on the side adds a point for attaching a key or charm. It is a sensible, handsome size for a day in the city.
Details
- Maker: Kenzo
- Style: Backpack with top handle and zipped front pocket
- Material: Nylon
- Colour: Black with white and grey embroidery
- Design: Embroidered elephant with Kenzo Paris lettering
- Height: approx. 41 cm (16.1 in)
- Width: approx. 31 cm (12.2 in)
- Depth: approx. 12 cm (4.7 in)
- Straps: Adjustable length
Condition
- Good condition with light signs of previous use; a small pulled thread is visible near the base of one shoulder strap and is shown in the photographs.
Condition grade A on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
The Kenzo mark inside the main compartment and the embroidery are photographed from several angles. Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth, keep away from direct heat, and store in a dust bag away from sunlight.
Delivery from Japan
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