Kozaburo Akasaka Debuts Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection Rooted in Kintsugi and American Vintage
Kozaburo Akasaka unveiled his Spring 2027 ready-to-wear line, emphasizing hybrid pieces and artisanal techniques influenced by kintsugi, the Japanese tradition of mending ceramics with gold lacquer. The collection's standout was an opening coat, crafted in collaboration with Evisu, which combined two deadstock denim coats using a pneumatic stapler, a hallmark of the brand. New offerings included pants with stapled seams, T-shirts, and caps made from cut sections. Denim items showcased flowing seams and silhouettes reminiscent of the 1970s. Notable features were needle-punched cotton flannels and bandanna print shirts. Avant-garde pieces comprised wide-leg shorts and an indigo button-up paired with a flannel scarf. Accessories included wire-rimmed sunglasses and refurbished shoes, highlighting Akasaka's fascination with American vintage through a Japanese perspective.
Key facts
- Kozaburo Akasaka presented his Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection
- The collection was inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese craft of repairing broken ceramics with gold lacquer
- The opening coat was made in collaboration with denim brand Evisu, combining two deadstock denim coats with a pneumatic stapler
- Stapling is a signature technique of the brand and appeared on pants, T-shirts, and baseball caps
- Denim styles used 3-D cutting for sinuous seaming, curved pockets, and back yokes, with higher waists and flared silhouettes
- Cotton flannels were manipulated with needle-punching to create a fuzzy patina, also used on a blouson jacket
- Hoodies and sweatpants were printed with "Peace on Earth," a reference to jazz great John Coltrane
- Accessories included wire-rimmed sunglasses and reworked shoes such as a leather belt strapped to Converse
Entities
Artists
- Kozaburo Akasaka
- John Coltrane
Institutions
- Evisu
- Vogue
Locations
- Japan