KOZABURO

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KOZABURO is a Japanese fashion brand launched in 2016 by Tokyo-born designer Kozaburo Akasaka. Centered primarily on menswear, it focuses on a wardrobe that serves as a bridge between East and West. Akasaka’s creative philosophy is expressed through “Brutal sensitivity” and “Global individualism,” with an emphasis on the relationship between the individual and others. Alongside the main KOZABURO line, the brand also develops lines with distinct identities, including Wave Of Sand, a utility line, and PHANTOM RANCH MARKET.

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“Brutal sensitivity” – sensitivity in desolation. “Global individualism” – building relationships with others while emphasizing the individual.

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2 brands
Founded
2020-2021
2020 Sub-brand
PHANTOM RANCH MARKET
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An experimental line focused on reconstruction and personal belongings.

Launched in 2020, this line differs from KOZABURO’s mainline tailoring by incorporating pe

Launched in 2020, this line differs from KOZABURO’s mainline tailoring by incorporating personal collections and handmade items—including vintage clothing, old books, candles, and cacti—alongside garment-making. Vogue featured it as an upcycling initiative, and it plays a role in expanding the brand’s world through projects such as reconstructing leather jackets. While Wave Of Sand focuses on functionality, this offshoot line is positioned around reconstruction and personal belongings.

2021 Sub-brand
Wave Of Sand
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A utility line focused on practicality.

Launched in 2021, it is KOZABURO’s utility line, officially positioned separately from KOZ

Launched in 2021, it is KOZABURO’s utility line, officially positioned separately from KOZABURO itself. It pursues the coexistence of functional beauty and structural beauty, focusing on items such as boxy T-shirts and functional trousers that offer ease of wear and practicality. In contrast to the main line, which directly foregrounds KOZABURO’s creative philosophy, it is positioned as a derivative line with a stronger emphasis on practicality.

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