Born and raised in Tokyo, Kozaburo Akasaka traveled to London to study Fashion Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art. There he gained professional experiences with prestigious designers in New York, eventually developing his aesthetic style in apparel. As a result, he joined the MFA degree at Parsons for fashion design and is expecting to graduate in 2016.
Having grown up during the 90s in Japan, Kozaburo’s aesthetic is heavily inspired by music subcultures and various street styles he was exposed to during that period. His academic and professional background always prevails when it comes to consideration of the quality of garments, fits, and finishing, which is grounded in his tailoring skill. The timeless design of classic men’s apparel is at the core of his style. The juxtaposition of high fashion and street culture has come to define the uniquely poetic and contemporary – yet not temporary – style of KOZABURO.
