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For the Spring Summer 2017 season, Kenzo pays homage to nightlife as a powerful source of alternative energies against racism, sexual oppression and class violence. Clubs as exemplars of progressive communities, crucibles of self-invention. Orginial music by Lafawndah and BR-RR.
Partel Oliva is the creative partnership of Lola Raban-Oliva & JR Etienne, who’s multidisciplinary work spans the many platforms for film, art and fashion today. Hailing from the south of France and the Caribbean island of Martinique, they are modern visual storytellers that find inspiration in fact, fiction and feeling: from multi-sensory runway shows, to art galleries in virtual reality, to dance solos in hyperreal forests. As former creative directors for all of KENZO's visual communications, they are renowned for turning the legendary brand into an avant-garde powerhouse, breaking the mould in the fashion space, showcasing new talents and reinventing mediums while partnering on now iconic work with the likes of Spike Jonze and Kahlil Joseph. Rich in narrative, Partel Oliva’s work draws on a continued exploration of local identities and self-expression in a globalised world. From sumptuous homages to club culture as a powerful source of alternative energies against racism, sexual oppression and class violence, to dreamy reinterpretations of Japanese folk tales, their subversive, avant-garde approach has attracted clients including Chanel, i-D, ASOS and Lauryn Hill to their world.
Two-time Grammy nominated choreographer, director and performance artist, Ryan Heffington is a leading voice in contemporary movement. Awarded Performing Arts Innovator of the Year (2017) by the Wall Street Journal, Ryan’s choreography became a worldwide sensation with the debut of Sia’s music videos for 1000 Forms of Fear, including “Chandelier”, which has been viewed nearly 2 billion times, making it one of the most watched music videos in history. His work can be seen in television, film and on stages around the world, including his most recent work for Edgar Wright’s critically-acclaimed film Baby Driver, Netflix’s groundbreaking television series The OA, and Spike Jonze’s commercials for Kenzo (winner, 2017 Cannes Lions Festival) and Apple’s “Welcome Homepod” featuring FKA Twigs. Ryan has collaborated with dozens of artists, including Arcade Fire, Paul McCartney, Lorde, Florence + The Machine, FKA Twigs, Sigur Ros, Lykke Li, Chet Faker, Massive Attack, Years & Years. His commercial clients include: Target, Evian, Acura, Kenzo, Stella Artois, Under Armour, Apple, Martini Rossi, and Nike. Ryan’s personal work has been presented at Museum of Contemporary Art (LA), Hammer Museum, LACMA, The Broad, Charlottenburg Palace and at The Ace Theater for David Lynch’s Distortion Festival. He makes his home in Los Angeles, where he continues to teach at his dance studio, The Sweat Spot.