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SPRING-SUMMER 2027 SHOW AT PARIS FASHION WEEK Presented on June 27th, 2026, in the gardens of Hôtel de Rohan during Paris Fashion Week, Maison Kitsuné unveils Urban Glide, the third collection by Creative Director Abigail Smiley-Smith.  For Spring-Summer 2027, Maison Kitsuné explores how to move through the city at the height of summer. Inspired by the ways people adapt to heat, light, and dense urban environments, the collection is built around three interconnected ideas: protection, water, and escape. The result is a contemporary summer wardrobe designed to protect, perform, and transition effortlessly between urban and coastal worlds.  The starting point emerged from conversations between Maison Kitsuné co-founder Gildas Loaëc and Abigail Smiley-Smith around the ways Japanese cities navigate increasingly intense summers. In particular, the collection draws inspiration from the protective garments worn by construction workers in Tokyo—lightweight layers designed to shield the body from sun and heat while remaining remarkably breathable. This observation evolved into a broader reflection on comfort, movement, and the relationship between the body and its environment.  Protection becomes both a practical and conceptual theme throughout the collection. Lightweight technical fabrics, breathable constructions, cooling materials, and generous silhouettes create a sense of shelter around the body without restricting movement. References to artists Christo and Do Ho Suh inform this exploration through ideas of wrapping, layering, transparency, and fluidity, influencing garments that blur the boundaries between clothing, architecture, and personal space.  Water serves as a guiding visual and material element across the collection. Reflections, waves, and shifting light inspire prints, jacquards, and textured surfaces, while a palette of luminous blues, ocean navies, mineral greys, sun-faded neutrals, and warm sandy tones evokes the contrast between cool urban shadows and heat-soaked summer landscapes. Gradient washes, bleached effects, and faded treatments further capture the impact of sunlight, time, and movement.  Maritime influences introduce both technical and aesthetic dimensions to the collection. Details inspired by lobster fishing nets, sailcloth, and marine tarpaulins are translated into textures, constructions, and functional design elements. References to surfing and diving apparel bring a performance-driven approach, resulting in pieces such as cooling garments, a heat-reactive windbreaker, and a heat-reactive Triangle Tote that respond directly to environmental conditions. Extending Maison Kitsuné’s Paris-to-Tokyo perspective, the collection also draws inspiration from Desa Kitsuné, the brand's lifestyle destination in Bali. The relaxed rhythm of island life is reinterpreted through an urban lens, creating a wardrobe that balances functionality, comfort, and escapism. Rather than opposing city and nature, Urban Glide explores the fluid transition between the two. This season also introduces a series of collaborations that further enrich the collection's narrative. Japanese artist En Iwamura reimagines Maison Kitsuné's iconic fox as a symbol of movement and transformation. Appearing across ready-to-wear, accessories, and the show's scenography, the character creates a playful dialogue between nature and city, tradition and modernity.  A live choir performance reimagines a selection of iconic electronic tracks through striking vocal arrangements. Drawing on Maison Kitsuné's deep-rooted connection to music and the legacy of our label Kitsuné Musique, the performance offers a surprising reinterpretation of contemporary club culture, transforming familiar sounds into a powerful collective experience.  With Urban Glide, Maison Kitsuné proposes a contemporary summer wardrobe shaped by adaptation and ease, balancing technical innovation and everyday elegance through its distinctive Paris-to-Tokyo lens. 

A SUMMER TO REMEMBER Embrace the spirit of a French summer with an exclusive Summer in Café at the Outdoor Terrace of Café Kitsuné @ The Exchange TRX available till 16th August. Designed for leisurely afternoons and meaningful conversations, this seasonal experience brings together curated dining, warm hospitality, and charming keepsakes in an intimate outdoor setting.  The terrace features a beautifully arranged long table, divided into three sections for intimate gatherings, or available as a full-table reservation for larger celebrations of up to 12 guests. Choose from two seasonal dining experiences: Summer Menu – RM145A curated seasonal menu where guests can select their preferred dishes from a specially crafted selection. Terrace Menu – RM290Enjoy the complete seasonal menu, featuring the full Summer Gathering experience. As a special keepsake, every Summer Gathering reservation includes a complimentary Café Kitsuné hand fan, along with an exclusive sticker pack to personalise it creating a unique memento to remember your summer moments. RESERVATION DETAILS LocationOutdoor Terrace @ Café Kitsuné, The Exchange TRX Dining DurationUp to 2 hours per reservation. Reservation RequirementsTo make a reservation, please provide: Name Preferred date Preferred time Number of guests Type of event Reservations are subject to payment terms, reservation policies, and cancellation terms. Reserve Your Summer GatheringClick here to book at table.  

Clockwise from left: Matcha Cucumber & Mint Fizz, Yuzu Lemon Tart, Peach Earl Grey Tea, Mushroom Quiche, Yuzu Canele, Lemon Madeleine, Truffle Bar SUMMER TABLE, SHARED MOMENTS This June, Café Kitsuné welcomes the season with the launch of its limited-time Summer Menu — a vibrant collection of refreshing beverages and seasonal creations inspired by the spirit of long summer days and relaxed café moments. From left to right: Truffle Bar, Yuzu Sorbet, Mango Passion Fruit Sorbet, Fragola Sorbet, Lemon Mint Sorbet Designed to capture the warmth and energy of the season, the menu introduces a playful balance of fruity flavours, cooling textures, and light indulgences, offering guests a refreshing escape in the heart of the city. From handcrafted drinks to summer-inspired treats, each creation reflects Café Kitsuné’s signature blend of Parisian-Japanese influence and contemporary café culture. MENU LISTING Pastry Mushroom Quiche Smoked Duck Quiche Truffle Bar Travel Cakes Yuzu Canele Lemon Madeleine Blueberry Tart Yuzu Lemon Tart Shortbread Popolo Fox Shortbread Beverages Passion Yuzu Mojito Matcha Cucumber& Mint Fizz Azure Colada Peach Earl Grey Tea Sorbet Yuzu Sorbet Lemon Mint Sorbet Fragola Sorbet Mango Passion Fruit Sorbet From left to right: Peach Earl Grey Tea, Azure Colada, Matcha Cucumber & Mint Fizz, Passion Yuzu Mojito Available exclusively throughout the month of June, the Summer Menu invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and savour the season through a thoughtfully curated café experience. Whether enjoyed as an afternoon pick-me-up or shared among friends, the limited-edition offerings celebrate the joy of summer, one sip at a time. The Summer Menu is available in Café Kitsuné The Exchange TRX and Pavilion KL.

This Spring-Summer 2026, Café Kitsuné introduces a sun-soaked capsule collection inspired by the effortless charm of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Rooted in the beauty of everyday rituals and meaningful togetherness, the collection captures the essence of slow summer living — from long lunches beneath the sun to intimate gatherings shared with friends and family. Blending leisure, hospitality, and design, the collection expands Café Kitsuné’s universe beyond the café through a curated selection of lifestyle objects and seasonal essentials. Artisanal tableware, striped leisure accessories, and decorative objects come together in a warm visual story that celebrates relaxed elegance and thoughtful living. Drawing from a palette of azure blue, sun yellow, chalk white, and oat beige, the collection reflects the colours of Mediterranean summers, while natural materials such as woven cotton and handcrafted ceramics bring a tactile sense of authenticity and craftsmanship. The result is a refined balance between playful nostalgia and understated sophistication. More than a seasonal collection, Spring-Summer 2026 invites guests to bring the Café Kitsuné experience into their homes — creating moments shaped by sunlight, simplicity, and the joy of sharing. Discover the collection in café at The Exchange TRX and Pavilion KL.

A MOTHER'S DAY AFTERNOON WITH CAFÉ KITSUNÉ Rewinding time with the Mother’s Days special, Café Kitsuné welcomed a charming gathering of familiar faces, close friends, and inspiring mothers for an intimate afternoon dedicated to celebrating connection, style, and shared moments. As the exclusive media invited to the private affair, FirstClasse Malaysia joined a curated guest list comprising fashionable mums, socialites, and familiar digital personalities for an afternoon centred around thoughtful conversations, sweet indulgences, and quality time with family.  Set within Café Kitsuné’s warm and contemporary space, guests were invited to indulge in a thoughtfully curated Mother’s Day High Tea experience celebrating the women who inspire and nurture us every day. The menu featured the café’s classic: Top Tier Black sesame choux Mini salted dark chocolate bar Mini blueberry tart Mini citrus meringue tart Middle Tier Coffee roll cake 2 x foxshortbread Canelé Bottom Tier Katsu sando Paired with a choice of artisanal coffee and tea, the afternoon offered a refined yet relaxed moment of escape amidst the city’s pace. The afternoon unfolded naturally with portrait sessions highlighting both playful candid moments and elegant editorial-style shots. Mothers and daughters arrived dressed in selected looks from Maison Kitsuné, bringing a subtle blend of Parisian sophistication and effortless charm to the occasion. Beyond the mother-daughter duos, several guests attended with their close circle of friends — a reminder that Mother’s Day can also be about celebrating friendship, support systems, and the women who uplift one another through every stage of life.  

As the weather shifts, Maison Kitsuné unveils its new campaign to mark the change of season and the beginning of summer, imagined, captured, and directed by Joe Cruz. To mark the height of the summer season,  Maison Kitsuné partners with British artist Joe Cruz for an original visual project. Blending the  brand’s signature Parisian elegance with the  artist’s distinctive graphic universe, iconic silhouettes are reimagined through a pixel-manipulation technique that is both subtle and  bold. This collaboration creates a vibrant visual dialogue - at once modern and nostalgic - infusing a true breath of fresh air. An invitation  to escape, where art meets style, designed for  the summer season.    

CRAFTED IN JAPAN. ROOTED IN PARIS. Maison Kitsuné unveils a new chapter in its cultural dialogue with Japan through an exclusive denim capsule created in collaboration with KURO, the Tokyo-founded label renowned for its uncompromising approach to craftsmanship. The Maison Kitsuné x KURO capsule embodies a shared vision of clothing as culture, where people, heritage and storytelling are woven into every piece. The campaign images showcase the Japanese artisans behind KURO, photographed wearing the garments as a tribute to their craftsmanship and expertise. A SLOW, MEANINGFUL APPROACH TO DENIM More than a seasonal collaboration, Maison Kitsuné x KURO reflects a shared commitment to slow fashion, quality-led design and cultural authenticity. By merging Japanese textile mastery with Maison Kitsuné’s unique art de vivre, the capsule positions denim not as a trend, but as an enduring medium for expression. Through this collaboration, Maison Kitsuné brings its Parisian influence into the world of Japanese denim, creating a capsule that balances structural rigor with poetic expression. Entirely crafted in Japan, each garment is produced using shuttle-loom selvedge denim and time-honored artisanal techniques. The emphasis is placed on texture, durability and the beauty of imperfection allowing the material to evolve naturally over time. Founded in Tokyo in 2010 by designer Yusuke Yatsuhashi, KURO has established itself as a reference in premium Japanese denim, defined by monozukuri — the soulful pursuit of craftsmanship. All KURO garments are dyed, cut and finished in Kojima, Okayama, a region internationally revered for its selvedge denim expertise and traditional indigo dyeing techniques.

A JOURNEY IN FRAMES: MAISON KITSUNÉ AND A. SOCIETY TRACE A CULTURAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN PARIS, TOKYO AND HONG KONG. Maison Kitsuné unveils an exclusive, limited-edition eyewear capsule in collaboration with A. SOCIETY, the Hong Kong–born independent eyewear brand known for its form-first design approach and strong ties to Asia’s underground art and music culture. Blending Maison Kitsuné’s Paris–meets–Tokyo DNA with A.SOCIETY’s Hong Kong creative pulse, the collaboration brings together three cities, three sensibilities and a shared vision of thoughtful, accessible luxury. Crafted in Japan with a meticulous focus on materials, fit and precision, the capsule translates cultural storytelling into wearable design. A DIALOGUE BETWEEN CITIES AND CULTURES Founded in Paris and deeply rooted in both French and Japanese culture, Maison Kitsuné continues to expand its universe beyond fashion, exploring new product categories through carefully curated collaborations. This capsule marks a strategic entry into eyewear approached with intention, craftsmanship and cultural relevance. A. SOCIETY, established in Hong Kong, draws inspiration from Asia’s alternative creative scenes to design statement eyewear that balances architecture, attitude and wearability. Known for its handcrafted frames and inclusive design philosophy, the brand places form, material quality and fit at the core of every silhouette. Together, Maison Kitsuné and A. SOCIETY imagine eyewear as a cultural object with a story carried across cities. THE COLLECTION The capsule features three signature eyewear designs, each meticulously handcrafted in Japan: — HIKARI: a refined, lightweight metal frame inspired by classicoptical and aviator silhouettes— CAMILLE: a unisex acetate design balancing softnessand structure— MING: a bold, sculptural frame with a strong contemporaryattitude The collection is completed by eyewear accessories, including necklaces and pendants, designed as functional yet collectible objects that extend the eyewear experience beyond the frame itself. PACKAGING AS A CULTURAL KEEPSAKE Packaging becomes an integral part of the journey. More than a box, the packaging is conceived as a souvenir. Inspired by handwritten postcards, each pair of sunglasses is presented in a sleeve unfolding like a message sent from Hong Kong, stamped with traditional “chops” — symbolic seals deeply rooted in Chinese culture. As a special detail, four different chop designs have been created exclusively for the collaboration. Each chop is randomly included in the packaging as part of a blind box concept, with a limited run of 200 pieces total, turning every unboxing into a unique moment and collectible experience.

MAISON KITSUNÉ UNVEILS THE SPRING–SUMMER 2026 COLLECTION, THE FIRST BY CREATIVE DIRECTOR ABIGAIL SMILEY-SMITH   Voyage Vestiaire, the collection takes inspiration from the perspective of a Japanese traveller rediscovering Paris. Through this narrative, Maison Kitsuné explores the encounter between Parisian elegance and Japanese refinement, blending tradition and modernity in a wardrobe that feels at once familiar and new.  “At Maison Kitsuné, I wanted to express a Paris that is constantly reinvented through the eyes of an outsider — both curious and reverent,” explains Abigail Smiley-Smith. “The collection is about building a functional yet poetic wardrobe that reflects this dual heritage of Paris and Tokyo.” The silhouettes are clean, fluid and versatile, designed to adapt seamlessly from day to evening. Menswear reinterprets Parisian preppy classics with technical fabrics and precise tailoring, while womenswear balances structure and movement, capturing the rhythm of contemporary city life. Wardrobe staples such as the Mac coat, barn jacket and coach jacket are reimagined with utilitarian details, inspired by hunting and fishing garments, while maintaining a refined, urban attitude. Craftsmanship and texture play a central role in Spring Summer 2026. Innovative fabrics — from crinkled poplins to Japanese cotton blends and lightweight technical seersuckers — bring depth and relief, enhancing both comfort and elegance. Colors evoke the warmth of Parisian summer afternoons: earthy neutrals, pale greens, and delicate blush pinks, accented by prints referencing Paris’s cultural heritage, from Art Deco motifs to gallery-inspired graphics. With this first collection, Abigail Smiley-Smith establishes a new creative chapter for Maison Kitsuné, reaffirming its identity as a house rooted in Paris–Tokyo duality, where timeless elegance meets contemporary experimentation. DIscover the collection in boutique at The Exchange TRX.