FINALIST OF THE 2020 LVMH PRIZE

TOMO KOIZUMIby Tomotoka Koizumi

Koizumi’s interest in fashion began from watching his fashion-loving mother in his childhood.
His encounter with the book “John Galliano for Dior” in his early teen was an eye-opening event and made him decide to become a fashion designer.
His own brand “Tomo Koizumi” was launched in 2011, after a boutique owner became interested and picked one of his dresses – which he created while he was a university student. He started as a stylist and costume assistant, before becoming a costume designer.
In February 2019, his very first runway show took place in New York.
Bright colors and bold silhouettes are the signature of his made-to-order collections and costumes.