Partner with TATZU
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Build the Future of TATZU Together.
TATZU reconstructs vintage Japanese kimono into contemporary fashion.
Our vision goes beyond remaking kimono.
We aim to carry Japanese craftsmanship, aesthetics, and cultural heritage forward by transforming them into fashion for today — and bringing that vision to the world.
Now, TATZU is ready to enter its next stage.
We are looking to connect with long-term partners who want to build that future with us.
01｜Built from the Ground Up
TATZU is not an idea waiting to become a brand.
We already have the foundation.
A continuously growing archive of vintage Japanese kimono.
Original design and pattern making.
Motif placement and matching that transform each unique textile into a new garment.
An atelier and production network based in Phnom Penh.
One-of-a-kind collections, custom orders, OEM & ODM, and runway presentations.
And customers from around the world who have already discovered and chosen TATZU.
We started small and built each part of TATZU step by step.
02｜Why Now
The Next Stage
Creating something meaningful and building a brand capable of bringing it to the world are two different challenges.
TATZU has designs, ideas, and possibilities that have yet to reach their full potential.
International sales.
New collection development.
Pop-ups and exhibitions.
Runway presentations.
Marketing and global brand awareness.
Distribution and retail partnerships.
And a stronger production foundation that allows us to grow without compromising quality.
To make these ambitions real, design and craftsmanship alone are not enough.
The next stage requires capital, business experience, networks, and partners who believe in the same future.
That is why we are opening TATZU to new conversations.
This is not about sustaining the brand.
It is about accelerating its next stage of growth.
03｜What We Believe
Fashion First. Culture Within.
Our ambition is not to become a brand chosen simply because we use kimono.
We want people to choose TATZU because of the silhouette.
Because of the design.
Because the garment makes them want to wear it.
And ultimately,
Because it is TATZU.
You do not need to understand kimono to connect with our work.
Fashion can create the first emotional connection.
Behind it lies something deeper — Japanese craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and textiles carrying decades of history.
We believe tradition survives not only by being preserved, but by being transformed into something meaningful for the present.
That is the future TATZU wants to create.
04｜What We Are Looking For
More Than Capital
TATZU is open to conversations around investment, funding, strategic partnerships, and business collaboration as we prepare for our next stage of growth.
But we are not looking for capital alone.
We want to meet people who respect the creative identity and values TATZU has built, and who see the brand through a long-term perspective rather than short-term returns alone.
Partners who may bring experience or networks in fashion, brand building, international expansion, marketing, retail, distribution, or related fields.
Most importantly, we want to meet people who look at TATZU and think:
“I want to help bring this brand to the world.”
05｜The Right Partnership
We Are Not Looking for Just Anyone.
TATZU has taken more than a decade to become what it is today.
Growth matters.
But not at the cost of losing the identity that made the brand worth growing in the first place.
For that reason, we will not pursue every proposal or partnership.
We want to have thoughtful conversations with people who genuinely connect with TATZU’s direction, craftsmanship and values — and where there is a strong foundation for mutual trust.
Some things cannot be built with capital alone.
We believe the right people can create possibilities that money by itself never could.
06｜Our Next Stage
From a Small Atelier to the World.
There is still so much we want to build.
Develop new collections.
Present TATZU in cities around the world.
Build lasting relationships with international buyers, retailers and partners.
Introduce the brand to a much wider audience.
Strengthen our production foundation while preserving the craftsmanship behind every piece.
And give beautiful vintage Japanese kimono a new life by bringing them back into the world as contemporary fashion.
Our goal is not simply to become a brand that sells around the world.
Our goal is to become a brand that people around the world choose because it is TATZU.
We are serious about making that future real.
07｜Message from TATZU
From the Designer
I have been building TATZU for more than ten years.
There have been failures, detours, and countless lessons along the way.
But through all of them, I kept designing, making patterns, selecting kimono, and creating garments one piece at a time.
Over the years, our archive of kimono has grown. A production network has formed around the brand. And customers from different parts of the world have begun to discover and choose TATZU.
We have come this far by building things ourselves.
But to seriously move beyond this point, I believe TATZU now needs new strength.
I am not looking for someone to turn TATZU into a different brand.
I am looking for people who can help TATZU go further while remaining unmistakably TATZU.
If you see potential in what we have built,
if our vision resonates with you,
or if you simply find yourself thinking,
“Maybe we should build something together,”
I would be glad to start a conversation.
TATZU
Designer / Pattern Maker
Tatsu Otsuka
Let’s Build the Future Together.
If you are interested in discussing investment, funding, strategic partnership, or business collaboration with TATZU, we would be pleased to hear from you.
When contacting us, please briefly introduce yourself or your company, tell us what drew you to TATZU, and describe how you imagine working together.
We review each proposal individually and continue conversations where we feel there is genuine alignment in vision, values, and direction.