ABOUT｜KURO

shikkoku， or genderless — but what it means to be a person. KURO is a place where identity is neither defined nor confined， KURO exists to connect the dynamism of Tokyo with the craftsmanship of Okayama. KURO means black — the colour of Japanese eyes and hair. Kokushi， celebrating its boundless diversity. It is a call to freedom: the freedom of self-expression and self-acceptance. ， a small town by the sea， while old traditions are quietly revered. That harmony is where our design begins. Our minimalism rests on a Japanese principle — finding stillness in the space between two extremes. BEYOND MADE IN JAPAN In Kojima，。

a woman， lie the roots of our artisan heritage. Only a handful of craftsmen can still breathe life into a well-worn shuttle loom. While modern looms chase speed for mass production， kurotobi: the delicate gradations held within the Japanese word for black sit at the core of every collection. WEAR THE CULTURE Japan is a land of paradoxes and contrasts. Technology advances without mercy， Founded in Tokyo in 2010， for a future where sustainability is the standard rather than an option — that is what we consider our contribution. WEAR THE AUTHENTICITY Going beyond the gender dichotomy， the denim makers of Okayama pursue excellence. So does ours. Building materials of enduring value， our design is inspired by the complexity of human identity. Not what it means to be a man。