Moynat has collaborated with renowned graphic designer Kazumasa Nagai and the Nippon Design Center to create a special iwai-maku (celebratory stage curtain) for the shūmei of Onoe Kikugorō VIII and Onoe Kikunosuke VI.The curtain was unveiled at Minami-za Theatre—Japan’s oldest kabuki playhouse—adding a moment of contemporary artistry to one of the most historic stages in the country.
Photo by Momo Angela/Courtesy of MOYNAT
A celebratory curtain that bridges kabuki heritage and contemporary design
The large-scale artwork fuses two symbolic motifs: “Renjishi,” the iconic kabuki performance of the lion dance by father and son, and Mount Fuji, reimagined through Moynat’s signature “M” monogram.
Designer Kazumasa Nagai explains:
“I depicted the celebrated Renjishi—the father and son swirling their long manes—together with Mount Fuji created from Moynat’s ‘M’ monogram. I wanted to express how tradition embraces new creativity, and how these expressions are passed on across generations.” 
Photo by Theo Liu/Courtesy of MOYNAT
Onoe Kikugorō VIII also shared his thoughts:
“We are truly witnessing a crossroads of tradition and innovation. This collaboration brings together the mastery of Kazumasa Nagai, the savoir-faire of Moynat with over 170 years of history, and the 400-year heritage of kabuki itself.” 
Photo by Theo Liu/Courtesy of MOYNAT
The shūmei performances at Minami-za opened on December 1, 2025, marking a major milestone for the Onoe family lineage.
Limited-edition Moynat × Kazumasa Nagai collection to launch at DSM GINZA
Alongside the unveiling of the celebratory curtain, Moynat will release a special capsule collection featuring Nagai’s artwork.
Available exclusively at Dover Street Market Ginza (DSM GINZA) from December 3, the pieces reinterpret the dynamic composition of “Renjishi” and the Moynat “M” monogram as collectible objects.
MOYNAT Dover Street Market Ginza exclusive/Courtesy of MOYNAT
Crafted with the maison’s trademark precision, the collection embodies Moynat’s singular approach to artisanal leatherwork—each item produced by a single artisan, from start to finish, in its Parisian ateliers.
Moynat Kazumasa Nagai Holiday 2025 Collection/Courtesy of MOYNAT
Reflected, Renewed, and Carried Into the Future
The dynamic movement of Renjishi, the stylized Mount Fuji woven from Moynat’s “M” monogram, and the meticulous craftsmanship behind the hanging curtain together embody a rare intersection of traditions: classical kabuki, contemporary graphic art, and the savoir-faire of a French maison. Each element becomes a testament to how heritage can be reimagined and carried forward across generations.
The Tokyo launch of the limited-edition collection extends this spirit into everyday life—another narrative that allows the creativity behind the celebratory curtain to be held, worn, and lived with.
In Kyoto and Tokyo alike, culture resonates, is passed on, and continues to evolve. This project quietly invites us to witness that precious moment when tradition and creation merge, opening a pathway toward the future.
Photo by Momo Angela/Courtesy of MOYNAT
Kazumasa Nagai
Born in Osaka in 1929, Kazumasa Nagai is one of Japan’s most celebrated graphic designers and printmakers, known internationally for over a thousand poster works including the acclaimed “LIFE” series.
His works are housed in major global museums such as MoMA (New York/Toyama), The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and the International Poster Museum in Warsaw.
Nagai currently serves as Supreme Advisor of the Nippon Design Center, which he co-founded in 1960.
Moynat
Founded in 1849 by Pauline Moynat, Moynat is one of Paris’s oldest and most revered trunk-makers.
The maison is known for its unique savoir-faire, in which one artisan is responsible for crafting each piece from beginning to end, resulting in leather goods of exceptional refinement.
With its Parisian-chic sensibility and timeless silhouettes, Moynat continues to earn admiration across the global fashion industry.
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