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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Saturday, May 30, 2009

Featured Item: JAMS top for the dicerning male

Wowzers! This is an intense item from Surfline JAMS (now known as Jams World) modeled by Ross Kelly. The pattern is like being inside a baby computer's mind as it learns to draw. What!

Inspirational Photo of the Day

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Art Opening at Kokorokoko Friday!!

We will be featuring the work of Christopher Schreck for several weeks at Kokorokoko. The opening party will be this Friday from 5-9PM. Refreshments will be available and there will be an additional 10% off all white tagged clothing. Come have fun!

Monday, May 25, 2009

Inspirational Photo of the Day


We have not had any inspiration in almost a week. Here are 5 inspirational people wearing 5 radical get-ups!

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 Item: Amazing Boots

These are faux ostrich with a "lightening bolt" pattern on the side. Size 7.5

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Style Icon: Pizzazz

At Kokrokoko our style icons may not even be real people, as in the case we take inspiration from the TV series Jem and the Holograms the character Pizzazz. Wowzy what an outfit!

New Records In!

Friday, May 8, 2009

Featured Item: Diane Fres does it again!

Who is this woman? This vintage Diane Fres blouse features zig-zags, polka-dots, ruffles, splatter painting (very subtly if that is even possible), pony beads (on the DRAWSTRING waist) and unique gold buttons at the neck. How the!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Strange Beauty New Locaiton Party Tonight!


Tonight we will be open until 10 PM!
Our fabulous neighbors Strange Beauty Show will be celebrating their new location at 1118 N. Ashland !!
There will be a live art performance, discounts and refreshments at their location two doors down from Kokorokoko. Stop by!!

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Featured Designer: Crak by Cora Kobischka

Yes that's right! We now sell CRAK!
Chicago designer Cora Kobischka has created a line of super fun jewelry inspired by Cracker Jack prizes. At Kokorokoko we have several unique pieces from Crak as well as a delecate pair of earring and a necklace from her new line "Crak Free". Lovely!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Featured Item: Swatch

At Kokorokoko we love Swatch watches. We are especially into POP Swatches which pretty much rule as you can see here.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Featured Item: Tropical Getaway

THIS IS A BAG. The most amazing bag you might ever see. It is large and circular and has a tropical theme. It is totally large enough for a weekend getaway--just don't go to Mexico!!
Thanks RACHEL!!

Inspirational Photo of the Day

We just got some really great things in including this Egypt themed top which could be worn by a man or a woman--glittery hieroglyphics! What!

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Featured Items: Metal Patches

Yeahhhhhhhhhh! Just got in some vintage metal patches. We only have a few so hurry in!!!

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Inspirational Photo of the Day

Thanks to everyone who came out last night for our Vinyl Party! It was super fun, we will definitely do it again so save yr pennies!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Party at Kokorokoko this Friday April 17th from 5-9!!! We will have vinyl records, refreshments and 25% off clothing and accessories!!! Yes!!!!

Inspirational Photo of the Day

Um, Dre is that a stethoscope around your neck?!

NEW LAYOUT!

We re-arranged the interior so we have more room for everything. Come check out the additional shoe and sneaker shelves, expanded dress racks and general awesomeness. We are having a party from 5-9 on Friday so bring your friends!

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Featured Items: Wet Look

We have a lot of amazing vintage 80s and 90s bathing suits for the ladies in right now and they are hOt, supercolorful and can be worn as leotards under jeans or a cute skirt. ...Now time to get a tan!!

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Featured Item: Garfield is that you?

We just got some amazing sweat shirts including Micky and Minnie dressed as Rastas, Mikey and Minnie dressed "hip-hop" more Bulls fabulousness and this weird "Garfield" Polish sweatshirt which simply rules. Come get your licensed and non-licensed merch at Kokorokoko!!

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Featured Item: Spring Purse

Very cute. And it will go with whatever color you are wearing--even silver!

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Inspirational Photo of the Day: Willi Ninja

I think he can also be an Inspirational Person. A pioneer of Vogueing, here he is explaining his giant Jr. Gautier earring that he "still has the receipts for" amazing! R.I.P. Willi Ninja!

Featured Items: Designer Hotness!

A great Keith Haring-esqe print from Diane Von Furstenberg! Fabulous for a great woman or great for a fabulous man!
Shoes from YSL, Ferragamo and...East Germany--courtesy of Peter Kaiser

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Fabulous Patterns

We have lots of new stuff in including this windbreaker! Amazing patterns and colors. Don't be shy!!

Monday, March 30, 2009

Metromix


I am so happy that Metromix included the origin of the word Kokorokoko. Realness at last!
"Co-owner Sasha Hodges named her vintage shop after her imaginary drag queen name, Coco Roccoco. Inside, you'll find everything from sneakers and cowboy boots to windbreakers and leather jewelry."