Daisy Chain

Between 1989 and 1994 there was a hippy revival ignited by the 20th anniversary of the Woodstock festival and the Summer of Love as well as the election of the first Democratic president in over a decade. Psychedelic color schemes, flower power motifs and loose fitting pattered clothing became ubiquitous. Rock and pop acts as well as hip hop groups saw a "free love" style revolution that united them and encouraged cross pollination of styles and genres.  As rave culture went mainstream the hippy style morphed, becoming over-sized and cartoonish.
We have some really great examples of 90s hippy revival style in a Kokorokoko right now:

This dayglo maxi dress is available in our ONLINE SHOP . The beaded peace sign necklace and 80s plastic charm necklaces are available at our Milwaukee Ave location

                                                   
Prada's SS13 kitschy daisy motif is a great update of the 90s flower power style. The vintage version is avaible at our shop and is from the Limited and features a plastic daisy on the chest and mock neck.

                           

Style Inspiration : Miami Vice

Since I've been laid up all week with a sprained ankle I've had a lot of time to watch the entire first season of Miami Vice which is a visual feast. Pastel linen, nautical details, soft pleated pants and white suits. Crockett and Tubbs reminded me what a real man can look like when the weather is hot and the women are hotter. Accessories for this look include a simple gold chain and a pet crocodile! 

                                         

                  Black, white and grey double zippered sport shirt. Totally radical and ready for summer.

This neon wonderland can also be bought ONLINE. Soft breathable rayon is perfect for the Miami heat!

Crockett is always taking off his blazer to reveal a sleeveless shirt and tanned muscles. This tri-color mens tank may well have come straight from the set! 

 

Ladies Claude Montana linen shorts with nautical stripes. They can be found in our ONLINE SHOP

                   Vintage Valentino peach linen skirt can also be found in our ONLINE SHOP

 

                Vintage Chloe dress in pure white with bat wing sleeves and sexy wrap around style.

Inspirational Photo of the Day

Cindy Crawford

Holiday Sparkles, Sequins and Shiny Shenanigans

'Tis the season for sequins, sparkles and glitz! Look like a sexy disco ball while channeling your inner  Aunt Fannie. The top above has such a rad squiggle print with OIL SPILL colored sequins on a mustard yellow silk background. It's like 90s meets 20s. At Kokorokoko we have so many sparkles in stock to fulfill your holiday dazzle needs from dresses to flashy t shirts. Gem Sweaters aren't your only holiday party option (but we have those too!) Check out our ONLINE SHOP to find more holiday treasures!

This Lady Gaga-esque dress is a dark purple with beaded fringe and strong shoulders made of a stretch fabric so you can "drop dat" all night!

This bustier is one of the most exciting items we have right now, it's Wonder Woman attends the United Nations Christmas gala!

                                       

                                     

Metallic fireworks is not a common motif but it should be! What a festive sweater to help you ring in the new year. We have so many one of a kind sweaters at Kokorokoko right now follow us on instagram @sashakokorokoko or Facebook for all the latest hot vintage finds from the 80s and 90s!

Inspirational Photo of the Day: Yin Yang

Jerry Hall modelling for Thierry Mugler in the 80s!! Hot black and white alien action!! We always have tons of graphic black and white clothing and accessories in at Kokorokoko!

Hot 80s dress with a sexy 40s silhouette and Keith Haring style graffiti print in clean black and white!

Amazing 2 tone patent leather 80s heels with a black and white available in our ONLINE SHOP

Sharp vintage leather wingtips in black and white! Mens size 11.5

Classic black and white 80s cotton sweater with jewels and fringe! ZZZZZing!

Vintage 80s sweat pants! These are pretty sweat and feature an all over print pattern of circles and lines that looks like confetti. Super comfy with pockets in the front!!

Radical mens sweatshirt with and optical black and white ribbed pattern on the front! Trip out!

Gonna Dress You Up...in VELVET!

All year we wait for the chance to wear that sparkly/tight/strapless VELVET dress that can only truly shine at a holiday party. Well the time is now! We have many many options this year at Kokorokoko whether you need something special for New Years or Hanukkah we can get you outfitted. Check out this vintage Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock asymmetrical dress! You can look like a giant gift at the company Christmas Party!
Or this sensual velvet number straight from the 1980s to New Years 2012!
Or try somthing unexpected! THis one of a kind piece from E. Duetra is a Kokorokoko exclusive. The local designer has layered traditional tattoo imagery onto the back of a vintage red velvet Betsey Johnson dress so you can arrive looking like a Hells Angel Christmas Ornament. Love it!

Fall Looks: More is More

                                        Vintage American Flag crochet sweater! So goooood.

Silky vintage 1980s leopard bomber jacket!

       Vintage 1980s Used Jeans Brand four wash denim! Banana cut jeans for men or women!! Wowza!

       Vintage Missoni inspired bat wing sweater dress! Radical colors with metallic silver thread details!!

Featured Item: Statement Dresses

Statement: "Middle School Piano Recital"
This dress is an adorable teal brocade with rhinestone details in the back...here we see it with the faux MCM bag, vintage 80s glasses and metallic Joan and David snakeskin flats. Statement: "Overmatching is always OK!"
This African kente cloth print is great on just about everything including bags, dresses and Keds style sneakers! Shown with Ray-Ban aviators for some multi-culti flava.Statement: "My other job is Fly Girl"
This is a Cotempo Casuals original. It features shoulder pads, useless but necessary belt buckles and a mock turtleneck. What! Why not?

Sequins!

Sequins are wonderful! At Kokorokoko we have sequined purses, belts, dresses, cummerbunds (!) and bags. Come see the sparkle!

Feature Items: DeniMmmmmmmmmmmm

Kristena Witherspoon just brought in some more handmade bags and earrings to Kokorokoko! Here is her new style the "bow bag" in DENIM! Love it!And here we have a lovely vintage denim dress with a built in push up bra! Oh-la-la! We were blessed with TWO of these hot items and it is no wonder why one has already sold. hOtness '09!

Featured Designer: E. Duetra by Brittany Pisano

Um....have you EVER seen anything like these items? Well you will see plenty more at Kokorokoko because we just got some brand new E. Duetra '09!!! Come check it out!

Featured Items: Red Alert!

Yes please! What a cute (and cwazy!) pair of pants! The dress is adorable with shoulder pads (not useful) and pockets (super useful!)

Featured Items: Math Class

Is this dress covered in math symbols? I don't know! But it is perfect! Also check out the geometry of the triangle scarf: