KOKOROKOKO is a vintage boutique specializing in fashion from the 1980s & 1990s!
We are located at 1323 N. Milwaukee Ave. 2 blocks north of the Division Blue Line stop
Please come by and check out our hot vintage finds from the 80s and 90s! If you would like to shop online click HERE!
Store hours are M-S 12-7 pm and Sunday 12-6 pm

Also check out Kokorokoko in the PRESS!!

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Friday, August 28, 2009

Inspirational Photo of the Day

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?

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Kokorokoko Klubhouse Tomorrow Night

Come dance yourself back in time at Kokorokoko Klubhouse tomorrow night from 10 PM to 2 AM at Subterranean 2011 W.North Ave
Admission is FREE
We will be spinning the best dance/hip-hop from 80s and 90s
hOt
hOt
hOt
!!!

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Inspirational Photo of the Day

Featured Item: Crazy Top!

It's true owning Kokorokoko allows us to snang the illest pieces from the hunt...here we see Ross Kelly modeling his new crazy shirt courtesy of Rachel from Rick Walkers. It features a double collar, applique and an insane pattern that is unforgettable--I mean UNTOUCHABLE!

Nice Weave


At Kokorokoko we are always on the look out for woven textured accessories of all shapes and sizes. We currently have lots of bags and shoes with beautiful leather weaves--so luxurious! Here are some white shoes size 10 from Nicole and some Made in Italy heals with that Bottega Veneta charm that gets us every time. The navy bag has a cute little tassel and the multi-colored bag has a double zipper--God or the Devil) is in the details after all...

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Defending Kokorokoko!

We got some fun press from the Onion's decider.com Front page for now...check out the full interview HERE!

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Featured Item: Southwest is the best

We love southwestern patterns at Kokorokoko! Our unofficial intern and official window designer Benjamin Bradshaw is seen here modelling one of my favorite Southwestern patterns to come thru Kokorokoko. Check it out in detail:

Ashland Ave Summer Party!

This upcoming Saturday we are excited to invite you to the first annual Ashland Ave Summer Party!! Kokorokoko will be participating with our neighbors on the block selling our wares al fresco, and exhibiting art work at the store in the evening. We we will be featuring video by Glen Stefani, Jewelry by Cora Kobischka and an installation by Jane Georges. DJs Yolanda, KC and Moonstar will be keepin it real for us playing vinyl until 10 PM!!!
There will also be other attractions like break dancing, poetry slams and tons of other artists as well as prizes and sales on the block!
I can't wait! Can you?

Friday, August 7, 2009

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

PARTY!

This Thursday from 5-9 at Kokorokoko we will be calibrating our collaboration with Benjamin Bradshaw and our new "Back-to-school" themed window! Come have a drink and enjoy up to 20% off clothing and accessories!

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Sequins!

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

Inspirational Photo of the Day

Salt N Pepa

Boots or Shoe-boots? You decide!

We have a lot of great boots and shoe-boots at Kokorokoko right now. This pair is Madonna Like a Virign style and are a nice off white soft leather...These are a more masculine style with super nice woven details and buckles at the heel...The red boots remind me of Tina Turner or Rick James...hOt!And finally we have these adorable white shoe boots that are totally 80s--fold over asymmetrical side-button kitten-heal hotness!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

2-PEACE!

In addition to all of the fabulous individual pieces to be found at Kokorokoko we also have several ready to wear 2 piece outfitsThis little cutey is made by Guess Jeans and has the most adorable tie at the belly and is just prrrfect for the mid-summer BBQ you have next week. Size 6/8
And if the BBQ happens to be a garden party or wedding you might want to try this floral suit! Hotness! Size 4/6This sweet little 2 piece has drawings of fruit all over it, ruffles and is elasticized so it fits size 2-8! Oochi Coochi!

Inspirational Photo of the Day

Shaaaade!

We just got some new sunglasses in at Kokorokoko. We have some Dwayne Wayne style flip ups, some Christian Lacroix tortoise shell with gold details and the ever popular Persol style! We only have one or two of each style so come and get em!!!!!!

Friday, July 10, 2009

Kokorokoko TV

CraK Sale Tonight!

Hey come on by from 5-9 we are having a special sale of CraK Jewelry and we have marked a lot of clothing down to giveaway prices! Refreshments will be served so bring a friend and have a drink!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Inspirational Photo of the Day

T-Shirt Paloozahhhhhhhhhhhhh

So we have a lot of really cool T-shirts and we just marked most of them down to prices as low as $3!!!! Here are some of my favorites--come into Kokorokoko before they are gone!

Featured Item: Chain Gang

Yeah this is a good one. Could be great on a woman or a fabulous man. A cardigan sweater with a gold chain motif, tassels and gold "woven" buttons. Good over-sized style for spring, fall or the "summer" that we are having. Check it out at Kokorokoko!

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Inspirational Photo of the Day


Mr. T in Kente Cloth

Featured Item: 9 West Corduroy Boots

These boots are DOPE! They have straps made of canvas, lovely gray corduroy and bad-ass treads on the soles that make them look like classics from the future that you never know you needed--or if you are a women's size 9 you CAN OWN TODAY from Kokorokoko!!

Get Wet

We have a lot of radical bathing suits at Kokorokoko right now. Here are several choice examples including our boy Mickey, Tiger Faces, and Neon Composition Pattern as well as several "body glove" style with zippers up the front. We also have some swimwear for the boys by Gotcha, Ocean Pacific and Morey Boogie.
sEnSuaL!