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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

X-GIRL!

In 1993, Sonic Youth lead singer/bassist Kim Gordon started a clothing line with stylist Daisy von Furth called X-Girl-- a name that references a then street wear company for boys called X-Large. The company started in LA and was known for fitted graphic tees, A-line dresses and mini skirts. The style feels very Godard-era actress meets skater, which was a drastically different style for the time. Other key elements for this brand: large sunglasses and barrettes- pretty minimal accessories. Take a look at some X-girl inspired outfits below and in our ONLINE SHOP

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

FRUiTS!!!

One of my personal style inspirations is the work of Shoichi Aoki, the original street style fashion photographer from Japan. Aoki's line of work, including magazines STREET, TUNE, FRUiTS and .RUBY have been documenting the ever changing fashion in Japan since the late 80s. The streets of Harajuku have been an iconic place for off-the-wall style choices for years and it still maintains today. Aoki released two books combining the "best of" from his magazines called FRUiTS and FRESHFRUiTS with photographs taken between 1997-2000. (We sell these at our shop!)

The best way to describe the fashion in these books comes from Aoki himself: "I am struck by the inventiveness and freedom of the teenagers that appear within these pages as well as the creativity in of their own personal sense of style," he said. "Kids from all over Japan come to Harajuku to check out the latest fashions and become influenced by what they see and so a new trend is born." The DIY and designer vibe combined with classic elements from Japanese culture are so striking on these pages!

So, in the essence of these kids, I put together a few gender neutral outfits that I hope capture their spirits! :) In typical FRUiTS style, I'll include a small section with what each piece is!

Top: Vintage (No brand)

Pants: Jean-Paul Gaultier Jeans

Necklace: Marina Fini

Hat: GNAT

Jewelry:

Point of fashion: Cyber

Accessories: Vintage

Hat: GNAT

Fannypack: Avenue Dee

Top: Stefano International Mohair

Skirt: Express

Pants: Russ Petites Stirrup Pants

Book: Teen Witch Magazine

Point of fashion: Cute

Jacket: Londontown Limits

Pants: Paintball

Accessories: Vintage

Earrings: Plastic Factory

Point of fashion: Raver

Sweater: Jessica Stevens Yellow Tartan

Pants: Esprit

Accessories: Vintage

Hat: Marc Jacobs

Shoes: Dr Martens

Point of fashion: Punk

Monday, May 6, 2013

Inspirational Movie :Liquid Sky

I will never forget the first time I watched Liquid Sky . The colors and costumes were just to my taste and the plot was so strange, I had to watch it twice just to take it all in. The soundtrack is killer. The super saturated colors and new wave angles are a constant inspiration at Kokorokoko. We usually have several pieces that would make the cut for the fashion show near the end of the film.

Pale pink and metallic sculptural heels or a hot pink mesh jumpsuit. Both available in our online shop.

Amazing pair of asymmetrical black and white glasses from the 1980s.

Bold colors in these vintage Bruno Magli heels.

Ungaro always got it right in the 80s. This perfectly purple oversize wool blazer or pink and black asymmetrical dress could be worn by Margaret in the night club. Check our shop for more hot 80s finds and check out Liquid Sky for a dose of alien inspiration.