I.O.U.

     

I.O.U. was a preppy status symbol of the late 80s, early 90s. Though it didn't last long as a company, this brand, sold through Merry-Go-Round from 1989-1992, was a must have for every teenager in high school. This collegiate style gave people a more mature or smart vibe with words like "Premier", "Legendary", "Limited Edition", "First" arched across the front in extra large colorful fonts. These look best over-sized and paired with leggings or shorts! Keep an eye out at our shop and on Etsy as we're always stocking these super comfy statement pieces!

   

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Check out this super cool tag from a tank top!

 

Goin' back to Memphis

It's no secret we love the Memphis Milano design movement from the early 1980s at Kokorokoko. When we relocated our shop the textile patterns of Natalie du Pasquier were a huge influence on our custom paint job and we are always on the look out for the post modern geometric patterns that are her trade mark. 

                                               

                                             

Every few months we feature an artist and show their art work in the shop. Our first artist at our new location is local illustrator and print maker Clay Hickson who created two custom silkscreens for our front windows as well as filled our gallery area with framed prints. 

We  even have Memphis inspired jewelry! Check out our online shop for more one of a kind vintage finds from the 80s! 

Clay Hickson

Our custom paint job inspired by Memphis interiors 

Style Inspiration: Do the Right Thing

In the opening of Spike Lee's classic Do the Right Thing from 1989 Rosie Perez does a killer dance routine wearing some hot get ups including a boxing outfit and a red mini dress. We couldn't help but think of her as we dressed our mannequin in this Versace inspired blazer and sequined crop top. The Reebok heather boxing robe pictured above is comfy and totally unisexy. It even has interior pockets and a hood!

                                             

To match the robe you can throw on these white and gold stripe Reebok freestyles or a pair of adorable Sporto brand tennis shoes in white and red. Both are in great condition and can be found in our ONLINE SHOP

       

Featured Item: Vintage Powell Peralta Sweatshirt

This vintage 1986 Powell Peralta Bones Brigade sweatshirt is one of the sickest 80s skate items we have ever had at Kokorokoko. What a great logo! This simple design appears to have never been worn and is in great condition. Look for it in our online shop!

Fall Looks at Kokorokoko

 Even if you can't afford a jaguar to drive you can still promote the brand with this vintage sweatshirt! It even says jaguar down the side of the sleeve.

This vintage Gitano button up cardigan has an awesome pattern! Great for a girl or a guy. 

 Radical style and mixed materials in this super warm sweater/ jacket! Leather details, double breasted leather buttons and ribbed knit sleeves. Its a true original! 

 LONDON! PAAAAARIS !!! Awesome Tyvek jacket that celebrates the cities of Europe !

 Fall colors at Kokorokoko this year are Eggplant, teal, mustard, black. Yeah that's pretty much the same as in 1990...haha! We can't get enough of colorblocking either, like in this corduroy button down below.

Woah, this vintage Puma sweatshirt is in perfect condition. Two tones of grey accented by red with a cool logo on the front. Great look for fall! 

 We have tons of great skirts in right now. Warm skirts are key for fall and these three are knit, wool and have radical patterns! We are super into the black and white harlequin pattern on the above skirt, and the stripes in this wool pencil skirt from Armani Exchange. It even has pockets!!

 This knit skirt below is so awesome because it incorporates two 80s classics--mottled grey knit and large polka dots. 

Fresh Finds from the 80s

 We have put out all of our coziest tops for men at Kokorokoko! This vintage Yves St. Laurent wool sweater  has an awesome geometric Southwestern print in red, black and purple. Warm as heck!

 A super soft 50/50 blend vintage Chicago Bears 1985 Super Bowl XX sweatshirt! Go Bears!

 Finally a true "classic", a brand we know and love at Kokorokoko, an I.O.U. brand crew neck sweater in turquoise and black with the date nineteen ninety written across the front. Join the "club"!

Featured Item: Stussy Drug Rug!!!

That's right. This is a bootleg Stussy Drug Rug. Wow.
We will be making a lot more clothing available in our webshop in the next few months so keep an eye out for one of a kind vintage pieces!

Tag Team

At Kokorokoko we are always surprised at how many shoppers ask us, "Hey guys, how do you KNOW it's from the 80s?"
The pattern, style and material of a garment are telltale signs of a garment's vintage, but the tag never lies! Check out these awesome 80s graphics from some of our new fall vintage on the racks right now! And check out our previous post from when we first opened about 80s tags. So much fun!