Shopping Event Tomorrow at the Freehand

Tomorrow we join Cheap Thrills at the Freehand Hotel  for a holiday pop up market from 1-6 PM

Come shop a selection of unique holiday gifts from local vendors and enjoy refreshments and food  from the Broken Shaker ! See you there !

6 Year Anniversary Sale and Party This Weekend!

Well it's been 6 years since we opened Kokorokoko and we are celebrating by having a crazy buy one get one sale this weekend. Starting Friday the 13th (eek!) all vintage clothing will be buy one get one for just 66 cents! Come early for the best selection.

Friday evening we will be serving drinks and cupcakes!!! Come say hi and cehck out all the hot 80s and 90s vintage gear we've been hoarding all winter>>> THANK YOU CHICAGO FOR 6 AMAZING YEARS! 

Kokorokoko Street Style Summit

Join Kokorokoko and Chicago Looks at the first Kokorokoko Street Style Summit at Beauty Bar this Thursday from 9-2. Photo booth with Caleb Condit Photography with styling by Sasha Hodges from Kokorokoko. PLUTO and the Night Moves DJs 

RSVP for hosted bar from 9-10 at do312.com

The Back Room: Odd Obsession at Kokorokoko

Odd Obsession Movies and Kokorokoko have teamed up to create an installation called 'The Back Room" inside of Kokorokoko. Come browse a huge collection of 70s and 80s VHS big box porn tapes for sale or grab one of the exclusive "Back Room" T shirts we designed together. It's a truly unique experience!

GET THE T SHIRT IN OUR ONLINE SHOP

Happy Birthday Koko!

Our 3 year anniversary party could not have been more of a success! Thanks to everyone who came out and toasted us and danced to the disco sounds of Night Moves DJs! We are so lucky to have such awesome customers, friends and supporters!

A great set of photos from Chicago Hustles can be seen here 

Thanks so much to our friend Mia from Bummer Town who made us this amazing Memphis Design inspired cake! Wow what a treat!!! Check out our Facebook Page for more photos from our designated photographer Nestor and if you couldn't make it to the party be sure to stop in Kokorokoko and check out our newest vintage finds from the 80s and 90s! We would love to see you! XO Ross + Sasha

A special thanks to Joseph Ravens of Defibrillator Gallery and DJ Smooth and Delicious! Besos!

(photos by Chicago Hustles, April Pollard and Nestor)

3 Years of KOKOROKOKO!

Kokorokoko is celebrating another year of being Chicago's # 1 source for hot 80s and 90s vintage clothing and accessories! We are excited to invite our customers to our first ever 3 PENNY SALE ! All vintage clothing will be buy one item get the second for just 3 cents! All accessories and shoes will be 25% off! The sale begins at noon this FRIDAY February 17th and runs  until SATURDAY March 10th when we will be having our giant 3 Year ANNIVERSARY PARTY at DEFIBRILLATOR Performance Gallery from 9-Midnight feautring DJ Smooth and Delicious and the Night Moves DJs! Thank you all for supporting Kokorokoko for over 3 years! 

Black Friday Weekend Sale

OMG we are having an awesome SALE all weekend! Starting on Friday at 10:30 AM! All vintage clothing will be buy one get one for $2!!! All accessories and shoes will be 25% off!!! On Saturday we will open at 10:30 AM and be serving delicious beverages and treats as well as handing out coupons for future visits! All and all an amazing time! Come by if you are in Chicago for the weekend, the sale ends Sunday at 6 PM. And bring a friend! If you are shopping online you can use the discount code WOWSOGOOD at check out for an additional 25% off!! This weekend only!

Art Opening and SALE this THURSDAY!

Tomorrow night from 5-9 Kokorokoko will be hosting an art opening for Amy Trummer. SHe will be showing her "MJ" series of paintings which are a perfect match for Kokorokoko! All vintage clothing and accessories will be 25% off! Sale starts at 12 and party starts at 5, bring s friend, meet the artist, have a beer and pick up some great fall vintage from Kokorokoko!!

Events Next Week!

Next week we are very busy at Kokorokoko! Ross Kelly will be DJing his monthy Italo Disco freak out NIGHT MOVES at Danny's next Tuesday the 19th from 10-2, the following night our very own Sasha Hodges will be at the Burlington Bar DJing her monthly night GEMS from 10-2 as well! On Thursday the 21st Kokorokoko will welcome Danika Faiola and her eponymous line DANIKA for a trunk show featuring hand made jewelry and other wearables. Expect discounts and refreshments as well as a look at everything Danika has been making after relocating her business from NY to Chi. The very next night is the West Town Art Walk,a brand new event devised by our friends at Dovetail and Seek Vintage down on Chicago Ave! Kokorokoko will be open late, serving drinks and discounts. Our featured artist is Amanda Joy Calobrisi. Come by on Friday from 5-9 to meet the artist, have a drink and grab some sweet vintage at a 25% discount. Sale goes all weekend!

photo Danika

Events at KOKOROKOKO

At Kokorokoko, our main focus is getting you in the freshest gear from the 80s and 90s! At the same time, we are all about bringing people together, having art and fashion events that give some of Chicago's emerging talent together to enjoy each other's awesomeness. We usually host art openings in the shop every month (we have had over at least 20 of these since we opened in 2009!) but lately we have been mixing it up with other types of events and showcases. Last month we hosted an event featuring work by Amy Cryer from ChicagoStreetStyle.com .
Check out this great slide show from the event with photos by Meagan Fredette  (photo by Amy Creyer)
                         

This Thursday we welcome local multimedia artist and designer Superette for a one night only trunk show. There will be all sorts of hand made, found and re-purposed wearables for sale as well as drinks, friends and great discounts on ALL VINTAGE at Kokorokoko. Part starts at 5 and will end around 9--bring your friends! (photo Superette)

In July, we will be hosting another trunk show featuring jewelry designer DANIKA on Saturday, July 16th from 5-9. After launching her line in New York Danika has relocated to Chicago and brought her rad designs with her! STAY TUNED for more info and happy June! (photo Danika)

Kokorokoko in Los Angeles!

If you live in or are visitng the LA area this weekend check out hot vintage finds from Kokorokoko and other vintage sharks from across the country at Space 15 Twenty 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd beginning this Saturday June 4th with a launch party from 12-2 PM! Fun times! Kokorokoko will be available at Space 15 Twenty from now on as part of their Project Urban Renewal. hOt!

Sale Tomorrow!

Tomorrow we will be having a 25% off SALE all day! Then, from 5-9 we will be welcoming Amy Creyer from Chicago StreetStreetstyle.com who will be showing photos from her blog. Amy has also created a custom window display! Come check out the photos and have a drink! Sale starts at 12 and party starts at 5. See you there!

Kokorokoko will be at the Vintage Bazaar!

This weekend join Kokorokoko and over 50 other vendors at the Vintage Bazaar! The Bazaar runs from 12-6 PM and is located at 2229 S. Halsted in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. Come check out the goods, have some treats from Goose Island Catering, listen to some Jams from Chirp Radio and bring a friend! There will be so much awesome stuff for sale!! In addition to our regular selection of fly 80s and 90s clothing and accessories we will have a small section of housewares.

Art Opening and SALE this THURSDAY!

It's time for another art opening at Kokorokoko! This Thursday the 24th we welcome local artist Tiana Tucker. Come enjoy drinks and treats! All vintage clothing and accessories will be 25-50% off! We some great stuff in right now so come check it out from 5-9 PM. Sale begins at noon.

Birthday Party 2011

We did it! 2 years of being Chicago's #1 source for 80s and 90s vintage clothing! Thanks for all of your support! We have met so many awesome friends and have such great customers it was fun to throw a party to celebrate with all of them--here are some pictures if you missed out--SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!

Highlights of the night included a tower of delicious cupcakes made for us by the amazing Curiouser and Curiouser Bakery, photos by Mathew Stephen and awesome jams played by DJ Jean Shorts and our very own Ross Kelly. Our loyal fans and friendterns Sisterman and Gaudy God were getting down and dirty, Isa from Chicago Looks was snapping photos and Emma from Tres Awesome hung out all night capturing the craziness. Thanks so much Chicago! 

We Are 2 Years Old!!

Come wish us a HAPPY BIRTHDAY this SATURDAY! Come by Kokorokoko from 5-9 and enjoy treats from Curiouser and Curiouser Bakery have a drink and enjoy the awesome SALE that we are still having!
We will also be having an after party at Defibrillator Performance Art Gallery
1136 N. Milwaukee Ave! Music by DJ Jean Shorts, a special birthday cake, and a photo booth manned by Mathew Stephen. Come help us party like it's 1989!

Art Opening Thursday 1/20

Kokorokoko welcomes Sofia Leiby's amazing collage and paintings with an opening Thursday from 5-9PM. Come meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. Check out her website here.

VINTAGE SHOPPING PARTY THIS WEEKEND

Kokorokoko will be at Eskell 1509N. Milwaukee Saturday and Sunday for Not Your Granny's Panties Vintage Shopping Party! There will be food, drink and awesome vintage from Eskell Vintage, Kokorokoko and Chi-Town Vintage. Window Intallation by the Gaudy God.
Join us there or shop our regular location at 1112 N. Ashland for hot vintage finds from the 80s and 90s!

HAPPY HOLIDAY SALE!

KOKOROKOKO KRISTMAS PARTY!
25-50% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE SHOP!!!
YUMMY ON OF A KIND VEGAN TREATS FROM CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER!!
COME BY FOR SOME HOLIDAY CHEER FROM 5-10PM SALE BEGINS AT 12PM.

Black Friday Finds!

We had such a great time yesterday offering 50% off our clothing and 25% off accessories, boots and shoes we are doing it AGAIN TODAY!!!
++++BLACK FRIDAY SALE EXTENDED!!! +++++Come in to Kokorokoko all day today to get great deals on all of our one of a kind vintage from the 80s and 90s! Hannah and Snorre picked up some amazing pieces yesterday but we still have so many great finds!
Stop by today until 8, have some wine and enjoy the deep discounts!!
Happy Holidays! Hannah in her Klaus Nomi sweater and Prince inspired jacket from Cache!Snorre in his starry black hole batwing sweater!