Flower By Kenzo Kokeshi, a fragrance in the purest spirit of Japanese tradition. Kenzo Takada is the name of the former artistic director of Kenzo and founder of the eponymous house. A true artist, he conveyed throughout his career his bohemian and poetic vision of the world. This is how he gave rise to some captivating compositions, such as the timeless Flower By Kenzo.
Flower By Kenzo is a fragrance that first appeared in 2000 and has never stopped surprising women. Born of genuine poetic audacity, it conjured up a scentless flower in the city: the poppy. Piercing through the concrete and appearing as if by magic, the poppy has since reenacted a unique olfactory experience. Once again, in 2021, it is put back in the spotlight. For the year-end holidays, Kenzo presents its emblematic Flower By Kenzo accompanied by a Kokeshi doll. Where does this small figurine come from and why does the Flower By Kenzo bottle have a slightly curved shape? Here is everything you need to know!
The crystalline bottle of Flower By Kenzo Kokeshi
Flower By Kenzo Kokeshi comes in a 50 ml bottle, in limited edition. It follows exactly the same silhouette as its predecessors. More specifically, this crystalline glass bottle celebrates the union between the flower and the city. The design of this glass case draws on the contemporary architecture of skyscrapers. Smooth and streamlined, this gives it a timeless style. The Flower By Kenzo Kokeshi bottle stretches toward the sky like a building. However, you have likely noticed that it also has a slight curve. This is meant to evoke the stem of a flower bending under the wind. In the middle of the city, nature undeniably seems to reclaim its place. A poppy also proudly stands atop the whole, the source of inspiration for the Flower By Kenzo Kokeshi fragrance. The result is an elongated design, with breathtaking beauty and a very poetic look.
The tradition of Kokeshi dolls in Japan
This time, for the year-end holidays, the Flower By Kenzo bottle is not alone in its box. It comes with a small Kokeshi doll. But do you know exactly what this is? Legend has it that, every year, the White Heron Castle turns into a workshop for making gifts. In the starry sky, hundreds of birds take flight from Japan to distribute gifts around the world. Among the most sought-after gifts, the Kokeshi doll holds a place of honor. It is a traditional Japanese wooden doll, which can measure between 12 and 125 cm. Instantly recognizable by its cylindrical wooden stick serving as a body and its rounded ball forming the head, this doll embraces simplicity while being adorned with very vivid colors. With it, no prominent limb sticks out. The Kokeshi doll has neither arms nor legs, and its face is also relatively streamlined. The eyes of the Kokeshi doll are usually just two slits or two small dots, as is its discreet mouth or its slightly rosy cheeks. For Flower By Kenzo Kokeshi, the Kokeshi doll wears a kimono with a white and red print depicting a flower: the poppy, of course!