Brand ZUCCa created in 1988 (company : ZUCCa Design Office)

Designer : Akira Onozuka

Studies at the SUGINO college in TOKYO – 1st fashion school in Japan.

In October 1989, 1st show in Paris.

Immediate success and supports in the French press.

In november 1993 opening of the first « Cabane de ZUCCa » shop in Tokyo.

1995, launching of the brand « ZUCCa Travail » manufactured in France.

In october 1996, opening of the « Cabane de ZUCCa » shop in Paris, 6, rue du Pré aux Clercs, Paris 75006, in the center Saint Germain des Près.

1996, collaboration with Seiko for the watches. The first model, “Chewing Gum”, silicone ribbon watch, innovates completely. With a new model per season there is now a score of models.

In march 1999, opening of a vaste shop – 8, rue Saint Roch Paris 1er – designed by the architect Jean François Bodin.

Launching of the first men collection.

With 30 shops in Japan, among 8 « Cabane de ZUCCa », and 14 points of sale in europe (the Bon Marché in Paris, Liberty in London, …), the brand is becoming a fashion leader in Japan and in Europe.

The turnover is adding up to 80 millions euros.