Posts Tagged ‘OkiNi’
T-shirts, Polos & Shirts
By cchapman on June 30th, 2009
It may seem crazy to suggest wearing something as warm as a sweatshirt given the recent heat spell, but cooler days will come again, they will. Ever iconic, Steve McQueen popularised the short-sleeved sweatshirt in The Great Escape. Perfect for breezier days when you can stand a bit of arm chill but want to feel hugged, a short sleeved sweatshirt is a great item. Customise your own (Uniqlo sell quality, slim fitting versions) by cutting the sleeves off, or consider this more ‘finished’ version by Nom de Guerre from OkiNi. This is a macho look best worn with a throbbing motorcycle between your thighs. At least, wear with chunky boots and faded jeans.
Nom de Guerre ‘training sweater’ at OkiNi, in sale at £84
Tags: Nom De Guerre, OkiNi, short sleeved sweatshirts, Steve McQueen, The Great Escape
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Accessories, Brand Spotlight
By cchapman on June 23rd, 2009
Sometimes a single image can bring together so many different things. I’ve recently become a big fan of the Secret Forts blog, not least because of Valet‘s recent profile of it’s author, James (no surname). Through Secret Forts I became of The Hill-side label, which in its attention to detail sums up the kind of reverence for real Americana that I appreciate about New York City. The Hill-side specialise in fine shirting and amazing accesories like the tie featured in this image. And then there’s the model: that grey hair! I love the fact that the volume of his hair suggests youthful exuberance which is somehow actually enhanced by the grey tones of his hair. Still with me? As ever with the web, the circuitous nature of hyperlinks can lead to so many discoveries, all good.
The Hill-side ties featuring genuine selvedge fabrics available exclusively from OkiNi in the UK.
The Hill-side lookbook is here
Tags: Accessories, OkiNi, Secret Forts, the Hill-side, ties, valet
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Footwear
By Colin Chapman on May 22nd, 2009
With so much attention in menswear having been given to ‘ironic’ preppy wear and reversioned Americana recently, it’s quite refreshing to recommend something a bit edgier and less mainstream. These split-toe, Japanese Ikitabi canvas boots currently at OkiNi will certainly turn heads.
Based on traditional Japanese slippers or tabi with the addition of rubber soles, I’m already sold on the attention to detail and the apparently ergonomic effect on your gait. For full Murakami-inspired hipness, partner with simple, pared-back shapes. This black denim suit by ACNE is a perfect combination. Or make use of the neutral beige colourway and pair with pink chinos. Jump through for product details.
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Tags: acne, ASOS pink chinos, Ikitabi Ninja Slippers, Japanese canvas boots, OkiNi
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Brand Spotlight
By Colin Chapman on April 14th, 2009
These marvellous shorts are the union of two happy coincidences: OkiNi starting to feature some little known, (often Japanese) labels and a certain trend for kerrazy 80′s style pattern. Everything is great about these short trousers by Humor, the mix of colours, the brand (you’ve got to love a label that is ‘heavily influenced by the metropolitan underground music’), the cute, turquoise drawstring, THAT print. Like something spawned by a meeting of Timmy Mallet and Jeremy Scott in an elevator (actually, don’t linger on that thought) these shorts have got to bring a smile to your face, and at such a good price.
Serving Suggestion: wear with the finest of hi-tops, a sleeveless white T-shirt and some badass tattoos whilst listening to Arthur Russell on headphones.
Tags: Humor, OkiNi, shorts
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Outfit picks
By Colin Chapman on April 8th, 2009
Off to a sunny climes for an Easter break? Here’s a head to toe look to get the locals talking and keep you cool. The seersucker blazer from Topman makes a change from the blue or grey fine stripe associated with this fabric. The pink of the blazer sets off nicely the deeper red of this colour-banded vest by Jil Sander. I love these wide-legged shorts (also by Jil Sander), which will definitely air you to the best advantage if you’re heading somewhere steamy but equally, look classic enough to wear in town as well as at the beach. Finally, some classic espadrilles grounding the look with a touch of Mediterranean tradition, in black .
As a final touch you could add a Panama hat – this year’s trilby – casting a shadow over that mysterious (and possibly sunburnt) visage.
Blazer, Topman, Vest and shorts by Jil Sander from OkiNi, Espadrilles from ASOS
Tags: asos, espadrilles, jil sander, OkiNi, panama hat, seersucker, shorts, topman, Vest
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Footwear
By Colin Chapman on March 19th, 2009
Whilst Martin Margiela’s remain the dream version, single-colour hi-top trainers are looking like a hot item for summer and are available at all prices. Ideal with cut-off denim shorts, slim, cropped pants, or under your boiler suit! Here are 5 of the best.
ASOS have Reeboks in four colours. So classic they’re approaching a cult in their so-normal-they’re-astonishing way. Not a Reebok guy? Over at Oki-Ni an alternative to the budget-busting Margiela are the RAF by Raf Simons (yes, really!) hi-tops in black and white or Vans Sk8 Hi.
Finally, the perennially classy (though strangely quiet of late) POSTE have high-end but affordable options Veja Grid and Common Projects Mid Achilles.
Clockwise from top left: Veja Grid, VANS, Reebok, RAF, Common Projects.
Tags: asos, hi tops, OkiNi, Poste, single-colour trainers
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Brand Spotlight
By Colin Chapman on March 13th, 2009
Spring has definitely sprung – at least for now. Before we’re plunged back into another ice age, consider freshening up your Spring wardrobe with some lemony options. OkiNi have added new options to their Margiela range in some surprising colourways that lift the classic pieces out of their minimal roots.
Those very lovely Margiela hi-tops I posted about a while back are now available in a very daffodil yellow. Just as lovely as the off-white this deep yellow would look great with indigo denim.
Also eye-catching are the lemon-toned jeans in an ‘aged patina’ and this yellow graphic print T-shirt which shouts “Bring me sunshine!”
Probably unwise to wear more than one piece at once in case people think you’re founding a new religion but individually, great accents to lift an outfit.
Tags: martin margiela, OkiNi, yellow
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Brand Spotlight, Footwear, Top Five
By Will Reid on March 11th, 2009
Last week I was in search for a pair of school shoes. Beginning with classic brogues, I sampled a pair of black loafers and sneakily tried on a pair of Paul Smith Jermyns (with glorious plum laces) before ending up with a pair of not-so-exciting pointed Topman lace-ups. Inspired by this bout of school-shoe shopping I ventured onto Oki-Ni and came across their Doc Martens. Floral. Striped. Coloured. Neon. But then I came across their 1461 shoe and couldn’t believe what I was seeing.
A shoe, in simple black leather, that was more than double the price but half as nice as many of the shoes I had seen the previous day. These Dr. Martens did not look worth their £70 price tag, especially in comparison to my £35 Topman shoes. Granted, the Dr. Martens are probably better quality and might last longer but, are they even that easy on the eye? I, for one, wouldn’t want to be seen in them.
Fashion is fickle, even in times of economic recession. See after the jump for my Top 5 Best on a Budget Smart Shoes.
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Tags: brandish, colour, dr martins, fashion, floral print, Footwear, island, neon, OkiNi, paul smith, reid, river, river island, shoe, shoes, Top 5, Top Five, topman, will, willl reid
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Brand Spotlight, Clothing, News
By Will Reid on March 3rd, 2009
The Fashionisto has reported that Oki-ni is redesigning their website today and he has a quote from Pete Hellyer, Oki-ni Design Manager.
“While the products and mix has been constantly evolving the site has remained pretty much the same. 18 months on from the re-launch, what worked then…now doesn’t. We felt that it was time for a change, an evolution that puts the site on par with the products. And we hope that you agree.”
Prepare yourself for brilliant new labels, a blog, fashion archives and designer profiles. All exciting stuff, for sure!
Tags: brand, brandish, brands, Clothing, fashion, label, maisn martin margiela, martin margiela, News, oki-ni, OkiNi, pete hellyer, redesign, reid, sneak peek, style, the fashionisto, website, will, will reid
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Entertainment
By Colin Chapman on February 20th, 2009
OkiNi have just announced they will shortly be branching out to offer a music section on the site, better known for its well-priced designerwear. But this isn’t quite the off-fashion post it may seem, as the first release by the new music arm will be the A Mountain of One album release which comes complete with T-shirt.
And we’re not talking just any old T-shirt but a ‘vintage styled stretched neck T-shirt’ – only going to prove that changes are afoot in T-shirt land (as we’ve posted about recently). So it’s probably time to throw out those figure-hugging or (heaven forbid) ribbed Ts lurking in your wardrobe and embrace a looser, less defined shape with the neckline being (it seems) where the action is.
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Tags: band merchandise, music promotion, OkiNi, t-shirts
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Footwear
By Colin Chapman on February 6th, 2009
If, like me, your winter footwear has taken a battering given the recent weather conditions you may well be looking ahead to your next shoe purchase. Those winter boots that started off as a treat for chilled feet may be looking a bit soggy – time for the new. Clearly it’s too soon to be considering proper summer footwear (take note damp plimsoll wearers) so some warmth and practicality is still needed. The new batch of Margiela trainers at OkNi are the stuff of dreams. I particularly like the hi-tops with their all-white, 60s Cardin-esque space-ageness (a bit 80s Travel Fox too).
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Tags: Cardin, hi tops, martin margiela, OkiNi, Poste shoes, trainers, Travel Fox
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Watches
By Colin Chapman on January 15th, 2009
The Timex 80 watch is available in four new metallic colours at OkiNi: bronze, burgundy, black and white, adding a fresh note to the now-ubiquitous timepiece. The black and white versions, in particular look very sharp in a two-tone 60s way.
This classic digital style has all of the basic functions including time, date, stopwatch feature, alarm and of course, the all-important indigo backlight. Your Timex 80 arrives complete with a rather snazzy 80′s style neon plastic, slide top box … perfect to keep as a retro pencil box.
Tags: digital, OkiNi, Timex 80, watch
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