KOZABURO, created by NY-based Japanese, in the spotlight after winning the LVMH Prize
The collaboration with Snow Peak is still fresh in our minds.
Based in New York, KOWZABURO is a brand that is highly regarded not only in Japan but also in the rest of the world.
Here we introduce some of the features of KOUZABUROU.
What is KOZABURO?
KOZABURO is a Japanese fashion brand.
Based on orthodox tailoring, the wide range of variations created on a theme demonstrates mastery and expresses diverse influences.
Denim jackets and denim pants are both iconic and popular items for the brand.
The brand’s designs are popular for their unorthodox but interesting features, such as distinctive stitching and detailed, out-of-shape pieces.
Source : https://mukta.jp/collections/kozaburo
History of KOZABURO
The designer is Kozaburo Akasaka.
He dropped out of college and enrolled at Central Saint Martins in London.
In 2011, he graduated at the top of his class from the fashion department of Central Saint Martins.
After graduation, he gained experience as a men’s designer at “THOM BROWNE” and enrolled in the Master’s program at Parsons School of Art and Design from 2014.
In 2016, he established his own brand “KOZABURO” and in 2017, he was selected as a finalist and awarded a special prize at the LVMH Prize.
KOZABURO’s most popular items
Denim is the brand’s iconic item
Source : https://mukta.jp/blogs/blog/diary-020
Silk all-over patterned shirt
Source : https://tidehouse.com/tpjz-50648gitem/68680.htm
Collaboration with SHOTTO was a hot topic.
Source : https://highsnobiety.jp/p/kozaburo-x-schott-nyc/
Recommended stores where you can buy KOZABURO
Source : https://fashionmaptokyo.com/unfollow-tokyo-harjauku/
| Store Name | Unfollow Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Address | 5-10-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 5107 Bldg. 1F and B1F |
| Phone number | 0334860906 |
| Business hours | 11:30〜20:00 |
Summary
How was it? Here we introduced you to KOUZABUROU.
KOUZABURO has been collaborating with various brands and expanding its world view.
We are very much looking forward to the future development of this brand.