Song of the Day: 02.26.12

This is the song for today, picked by Kotomi! Have a wonderful Sunday everyone...

JUST IN: MM13 Calendar and Shoe Tree Hook

MM13 "Objects & Publications" line is popular at Aloha Rag because of its unique take on interior decorations... and we've just received some new styles! The calendar is made of white cotton and each date is embroidered! Considering the disposable character of the calendar, Margiela suggests recycling each month into a reusable napkin after it's turn. We also received the Shoe Tree Hook, and for inspiration, Martin Margiela took a literal approach to it...Who else could imagine a shoe-tree as wall mounted coat hook other than MM?  The wood grain adds a nice organic feeling to the piece too. The quantities we receive are limited and the MM13 line tends to fly out of the store quickly, so please peek the product pages! 

Week in Pictures: 02.24.12

Here are some weekly pictures that the Aloha Rag team took in Hawaii, Tokyo and New York! On top is a picture of Ohina-Sama, traditional girl and boy dolls! In Japan, we have a celebration day in March and these dolls are displayed at home for wishing the daughter's health and happiness in family! Have a nice weekend... 

   

   

   

RESTOCK: DOSA

A new brand to Aloha Rag this SS12, DOSA has been very popular at the store since it's arrival. We love that all items are finished in beautiful fabrics with a nice soft touch... Many items flew out of the store quickly, and we restocked the styles below! 

 

   

The grey cashmere shawl has been restocked in a new color called Soba. Just like the name sounds, the color has a warm brownish-beige hue like Japanese soba. The items in the pictures below will be restocked soon! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, and you can see the entire DOSA collection at Aloha Rag here. 

  

Spotlight: SS12 Girl. by Band of Outsiders

The designer of Girl. by Band of Outsiders, Scott Sternberg, explained his SS12 collection as the modern version of 70's cult Australian film, "Picnic at Hanging Rock". By layering crochet and floral patterns on flowy chiffon and cotton, he captured the nostalgic and girlie mood latent in the movie. The color palette is subtle and naive, mostly based on faded blues and cream, and we think the line pretty much sums up how girls now-a-days want to dress; romantic, delicate, and youthful! We've received the SS12 Pre-collection, and the main collection is on it's way. You can check what we will receive in advance here, don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the items on the list!

3.1 Phillip Lim FW12 SneakPeak Video

The FW12 Fashion Weeks are happening right now everywhere around the world! One of the most anticipated collections at the NYFW was the 3.1 Phillip Lim show, and they just released a teaser video hot off the runway... and it is gorgeous! It shows close-ups of the material textures and beautiful movements of the garments that you can just not see in the still images, MUST WATCH... 

AR at Project Wooster...

While showing the FW12 Men's Collection at Pitti Uomo last month in Florence, AR had the honor of being invited to participate in this season's Project Wooster in Las Vegas... We seized the opportunity and took the voyage into the dessert and the city of sin. The flight across the country was a little bumpy, but Prince's Purple Rain was on the TV, and that made it an easy flight. Arriving at the venue, my first thought was that the show was huge... Project Wooster was a small corner in a massive fair, but as we merchandised and the booth came together, we could tell how special of an environment it really was. When the doors opened to the public on Monday, Project Wooster was a magnet, drawing people in from all over the fair... During coffee breaks we would see people studying maps quite far away from the booth, mumbling the words Project Wooster like it was a mythical place. For us, it was a nice oasis of well curated goods and we were very happy to partake! Nick Wooster and the Project team did an amazing job, and we would like to thank them for the opportunity...  Below are a few pictures that we snapped over the 3 days of the fair.

 

   
   
There was a lot of press surrounding Project Wooster, and as the storm of fashion week passes a lot more will see the light. For now check out the reports from On&Beyond, KRT, 2"Cuffs, HS , Raoul and Poggy. Here are a few more pics from our time in Vegas... We stayed in a PYRAMID!!!!

 

 
   
     
       

New Feature!: Sunglasses

We've just uploaded a new feature, Sunglasses! The images spotlight the outstanding pairs of sunnies we've received this season, including the new brands, such as Thom Browne and Loewe. Of course, we've also received new styles from our favorite brands, Tom Ford, DITA and Linda Farrow. The pictures feature both men's and women's sunglasses, along with some new SS12 arrivals, so check the feature here... 

Men's Statement Shoes in SS12!

As humongous boxes arrive at Aloha Rag full of SS12 footwear from all over the world, we can't help but be excited that Spring is drawing closer! This season, we've received many statement shoes from designers a like Martin Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester, Rick Owens, Raf Simons and many more... These shoes are constructed out of high-quality materials with exquisite details to amplify your wardrobe, and they sure take you on the right path for the upcoming season! You can find all shoes we've received at Aloha Rag here. Many more pairs are coming...!! 

Trend Alert: Black and White

The black and white color coordination might not sound so new to most of us, but that doesn't mean its not intriguing. When you think back to Coco Chanel's timeless black and white logo, or to Beetlejuice's crazy B&W striped suit, it is always in fashion! This fundamental color combo works magic when put together right, and to keep the look updated, mixing textures is key. Play around with unique shapes and volumes as you see on the fashionistas above! Anyway you wear it, this color combination carries a classy charm. Below are the items from the SS12 collection, some already combines B&W together and the others come in solid black or white of unique materials! Click on the images below to see the item pages...