Kozaburo was founded in 2016 by Kozaburo Akasaka, the first Japanese designer to be named an LVMH Prize Finalist in 2017. After studying philosophy at Tokyo University, Akasaka decided to pursue an education in fashion through Central Saint Martins and Parsons School of Design. His graduation collection for the latter school was then stocked at Dover Street Market and has received worldwide recognition. Unorthodox tailoring is combined with silhouettes and designs influenced by Tokyo subcultures of the 90s.