"We each have clearly defined roles," Leon told us ahead of the launch party for the Kenzo X H&M collaboration in New York last night. "We have our own thing that we do better, and I think through our 15-year working relationship we've started to learn from each other the parts that we're probably less good at. And we trust each other, first and foremost."
Lim concurred, and added that communication is also key; "Even if we've been separated all day, if we have three minutes together then I'm like, 'This is what I'm doing, this is what you're doing'," she said. "I know the questions that he would ask and he knows what I would ask, which means we can split up and divide and conquer."
Whilst they admitted that they mostly agree when it comes to making decisions, the pair - who met while studying at university in California and founded their brand, Opening Ceremony, in 2002 - revealed that having the same goal to work towards is more important when it comes to having a successful partnership.
Successful it undoubtedly is. Just a few hours later, a host of stars (Sienna Miller, Iman and Chloe Sevigny among them), press and fans turned out to watch their high-street collaboration hit the catwalk, and, as models danced onto the runway showcasing the bold and brightly coloured collection, it was met with rapturous applause.
Unsurprisingly, Lim and Leon were in agreement when it came to summing up the success of the Kenzo aesthetic. "It's democratic, it's fun, energetic, colourful and individual," the duo determined.
Lim concurred, and added that communication is also key; "Even if we've been separated all day, if we have three minutes together then I'm like, 'This is what I'm doing, this is what you're doing'," she said. "I know the questions that he would ask and he knows what I would ask, which means we can split up and divide and conquer."
Successful it undoubtedly is. Just a few hours later, a host of stars (Sienna Miller, Iman and Chloe Sevigny among them), press and fans turned out to watch their high-street collaboration hit the catwalk, and, as models danced onto the runway showcasing the bold and brightly coloured collection, it was met with rapturous applause.
Unsurprisingly, Lim and Leon were in agreement when it came to summing up the success of the Kenzo aesthetic. "It's democratic, it's fun, energetic, colourful and individual," the duo determined.
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