— ABOUT · CHAPTER ONE —

A shop built out of a suitcase and a stubborn love for old clothes.

We’re two friends who have always loved vintage clothes and wandering through old shops. To us, fashion is not about following what everyone else is wearing, but about finding pieces that speak to you and making them your own. It’s a way to express who you are, showcase your personality, and create a style that feels uniquely yours.

one of us holding a jacket up to the light

— morning, in the studio —

EST · 2025 · TAINAN & KYOTOARCHIVE 8 PIECES · & GROWING

first market run — Osaka, spring 2024

rack of wool jackets, studio

Kyoto, autumn

— OUR STORY —

How it started.

We’ve always loved vintage shopping, especially together. During our exchange in Czechia, we travelled around Europe and explored vintage shops along the way. What started as a joke about opening our own shop eventually became KUZCO.

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Why KUZCO.

We originally planned to call ourselves COCONUU, inspired by our initials. But the more we thought about it, the less it felt like us. Then we thought of Kuzco, a cartoon character we both loved growing up. The character? A little selfish. The name? We just thought it sounded cool. So we went with it. And somehow, KUZCO stuck.

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What we’re into.

We’re into vintage, ’90s style, relaxed streetwear, and anything with character. We also love travelling, and creating — KUZCO is our little space to bring it all together. We don’t really know where this will take us. But we’d rather spend our time doing things we genuinely love, having fun along the way. Because who knows what tomorrow brings?

A FEW STAMPS ALONG THE WAY

— receipts, tickets, mile markers

— 2024 —

Vintage Hunting in Czechia.

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— 2024 —

Why Don’t We Open One?

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— 2025 —

From Idea to Reality.

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— 2026 —

KUZCO Is Here

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE RACKS

just us, actually — ✿

Andrii — portraitN° 01

Andrii

sourcer & buyer

Chases wool overshirts and forgotten denim across Asia. Favourite decade: the '90s, no contest.

— A.

Mei — portraitN° 02

Mei

photographer & stylist

Shoots every piece the way it deserves. Collects silk scarves and cannot be stopped.

— M.

Sora — portraitN° 03

Sora

keeper of the archive

Runs the online shop and knows every piece by name. Currently obsessed with '70s leather.

— S.

— WHAT WE STAND FOR —

Three quiet promises.

One of One
Most pieces are one-offs. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Found with intention
We look for pieces we’d actually want to wear — not just fill the racks with.
Made to be worn again
We love clothes with a life beyond their first owner, pieces made to be worn, loved, and passed on.

so —

Ready to find your piece?

8 hand-picked pieces waiting in the archive — new drops every Thursday, 6PM sharp.

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— A NOTE FROM US —

Thanks for reading this far. If you ever want to chat about a piece — or send us a photo of you wearing something you found here — please do.

— the two of us ✿