Koji Tatsuno
Born in
Tokyo
Japan
About
Koji Tatsuno was born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1964. Completely self-taught in tailoring, Tatsuno arrived in London as an antique art dealer in 1982, where he gained attention with his shirts made from old kimonos.
He co-launched the design label Culture Shock, based on the 80's temperament of avant-garde Japanese fashion.
In 1987, financially backed by Yohji YAMAMOTO, he launched his own label.
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The Look
Tatsuno's garments are like sculptural relief. They are lyrical compositions reflecting his synthesis of modern technology and folkcraft. He has spent his career experimenting with rare craft techniques.