Inspired by POPPLES!

Growing up, I remember seeing Popples and thinking how cute they were! These small, brightly colored teddy bears turned into balls when you fold them up! They even had cute names like Potato Chip, Pancake and Puzzle. Very similar to Care Bears, but maybe a little crazier! So, in the spirit of Easter, we put together a few outfits inspired by the season and of these cuddly 80s treasures. :)

on left: Pink floral overalls by Choices from Gitano, sz. L, ($42), Pastel safety pin necklace ($10)

on right: Metallic silver cap by Reebok ($24), White denim vest by Jep's ($24) , Pastel Chevron dress by Jr. Dressworks ($34) , Silver Chain ($38)

above: Pastel striped shorts by JC Penney ($26), Hand knit sweater ($24), Acrylic sunglasses w/ polychrome mirrored lenses ($15)

on left: Baseball cap by Von Dutch ($34), T-shirt by Van Cort ($28), Lime green shorts by JJS ($32)

on right: Button up by Bugle Boy ($32), Fannypack by Ave Dee ($36), Jeans by Levi's ($28)

 

HAPPY EASTER!

Above: Lucky Rabbit's Foot ($4)

~iNSPiREd bY dELiA*s~

In the 90s, every teen girl was waiting for the mailman to drop of her new dELiA*s catalog so she could flip through each page for hours on end-- putting hearts around all the stuff she wanted! I always remember the models being like cool tomboy raver chicks with an attitude. Iconic brands like Buggirl, Tasty and Route66 were mixed and matched with silver ball chains, chokers and platform sneakers! The alternating caps quotes around each picture gave the catalog a personal, school notebook sort of vibe. Check out our inspired pics below! :)

mAKe wAy fOR a dELiA*s pHOToSHooT!!!

fLiRTY sHoRT sKirTs, StRipES, & cAT eYEs! mEOw!

fOXy giRL iN fLOrAls! fROm cLAss to sASs!!

skATeR CHiCK on the pR0wL! wAtCH ouT BoyS!

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

60s Meets 90s Mod

As a subculture, mod is best known for it's fashion and music. Predominately in the 1960s and 70s, as well as a 90s revival, mod styling is remembered as a hyper cool, strong pop art aesthetic with lots of angles and shapes. Mini skirts, gogo boots, flowers, stripes, checkerboard, angled hair, roundish or cat eye sunglasses- these are all staples of this style. Check out some outfits we put together below!

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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.

...And let's not forget the 90s Rave era shop Liquid Sky in New York. Check out this time capsule:

Summer Suits

 It's summer in Chicago and we have so many cool swim suits from the 1980s, crop tops and vintage t shirts in at Kokorokoko! 

                                       

      We have a ton of radical vintage 80s Keds style sneakers in right now in crazy summer patterns!                       

                                     

For men we have shorts in wild patterns like these Jams World Originals or the early 90s all over print Nike suit below! Sweet!

   

If you need somthing for your feet we have sandals, mules and peep toed shoes from the 1980s and ealry 90s like these hot Charles Jourdan leather and cork mules in teal, navy and white! Zexy!

 This Fiorucci scarf celebrates the joys of summer with a beach/ice cream motif. Amazing! 

 As usual we have a surplus of vintage sunglasses in all of the hot styles of the 80s  and 90s like these imitation Swatch brand frames! 

              And if you're a guy you might need these radical Neet Feet brand foam flip flops! Surfs Up!