Kikis for kukorus..blog and bags!

Kikis for kukorus.. , is a design collective of three based out of New York City and Florence, Italy.. The handbags fuse the functionality and trends of today with a element of craftiness from years past.. Also visit www.kikis4kukorus.com for the collection, the story behind the name, KIKI TV, and where to buy Kikis..We have started this blog because we want to talk aboutour fashion philosophy,our muses,music,movies..no silly celebrities!!! just people with great sense of style!...

Thursday

KIKIS' ICON: TINA AUMONT


Such modern beauty and talented actress,she has been
worked with great directors: Fellini,Bolognini,Vadim,Losey
,She is the latest inspiration for Kikis aesthetic.

Wednesday

NOVEMBER MUSE: JENNY WILSON


With her excellent album "Love and Youth" never released in the US,and with no
American tours in sight,...our november muse,...keeps entertaining and amusing us
from her native Stockholm. Check her out at www.jennywilson.net

Sunday

GUESS WHO'S BACK?...KIKIS' BACK!!!!


Dear Kikis fans and friends,..after a month of "Hiatus",..due to several succesfull Trade shows in Tokyo and Milano,and the exhausting process of Fall production delivery,..our Kikis Blog will be updated more often,.promise!
Let's start with the Nina Clutch featured on the always soo supportive store/website
in Japan called Mahna Mahna.
Thanks a gain for your patience!

Friday

BRAND NEW!: JESSICA VALE with KIKIS' "NINA" BAG


Check out Miss Vale new single and Billboard dance chart big hit " Brand New Disease"out on October 16 worldwide.
Jessica is holding a Kikis 4 Kukorus "Nina" bag,in soft tumbled leather with matching whipstitches,available at Girlcat,T&M boutique,GiGi boutique,New York.

Saturday

NEW MUSE: JUDITH EISLER




Our friend and fan is portrayed here with a Kikis Bibi satchel.
One of the most sought after artist in of New York scene,she will show her paintings in London at Hayward Gallery in the Southbank Centre. The show called "The painting of Modern life" will explore the use of photographic imagery in contemporary paintings.
October 4-December 30.

Wednesday

OLD SCHOOL..




Well, not so old.. but in the modeling world i guess.. but still beautiful! Our September Muse and fellow Libran..
Michelle Eabry was obviously a pro when we scooted the couch back and turned on the floor fan.. and there she went. twirling in the vintage Halston.. Now I know how Meisel feels on a daily basis.. well sort of..

Tuesday

A SPRING 2008 PREVIEW!!!


Ok guys, we're about ready to set out to Milano for the NEOZONE/CLOUDNINE Tradeshow!
Here's a sneak preview of what's to come!! Strange Fruit, the new collection from the Kikis Collective.. Also highlighting new muse and old friend, former model Michelle Eabry.. She'd been all over the pages of your favorite fashion mags and ad campaigns throughout the 90's..

Thursday

THE ORACLE: LONDON


Good evening fellow blogging community... Yes, the blog has been stagnant for a week or so..but for good reason- EXPLORATION!!!! ADVENTURE!!! and yes, that took the kikis to London... To see what the fuss was all about.. and WE LOVED IT!! FUSS=JUSTIFIED! I was online one day and a woman wrote in inquiring about a bag she'd seen on the blog.. We spoke, talked, wrote and wrote.. Oh the O'Leary, as I like to refer to her as was a breathe of fresh air.. She was a young londoner, in search of fashion delicacies. and I was coming to her stomping ground and could provide! and in return she informed me that she could tell me all of her London secrets, that only those with a proper and not fake accent would be privy to.. I took her up on her offer, with a babooshka hobo in my suitcase.. Jetlagged, I met her at Shortage house, a quite shi shi hangout with folks laying about in the pool and drinking pretty drinks.. Mine, a yummy mohito of some sort. I Love the people I met. co-workers, friends, completely kind and friendly.. NOT NEW YORK! I made the fashion transfer and she gave me "The Oracle's list".. A treasured item. All knew of this knowdledge- as strange as it was..I ran away, ready to take it on.. Except, I'm jet lagged.
But, I muddled through a few sites, had a few brews, defended my partner from patroling hippie hipsters with their eyes for Italians..at Dover Street market.. Comme Des Garcons for days!!! A few days later i met the Oracle at a "good" chinese restaraunt in Soho with some good friends and friend of friends and Sophie!!.. We drank wine.. ate tofu... drank more pints.. went to Duckies, a reknowned gay bar in the district of debauchery.. Sophie hiked her skirt a few inches higher... I took ridiculous pictures.. Hours later, after tube attempts, cabs, the oracle threw me in a cab where I returned to the Hoxton for a good and long sleep..
gracia ORACLE!!!! I love strangers who take you in and are so sweet to tell you about their city.. kisses.. kikis.

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Friday

The KIKIS in NYLON JAPAN!




Hey Folks, just wanted to share press news, which is always GOOD news.. The July issue of NYLON JAPAN, featured us in their NY section.. If anyone can translate it would be appreciated! ;-) But it is truly a honor! Really one of the best fashion mags around.
thanks Mami (Amami) Shirakawa! Our stylist extraordinare.. thanks for your support!

Tuesday

GREETINGS FROM ANTWERP!




Dear Kikis fans,.our Muse/Friend KIRSTEN,sent us
some lovely pictures of her and the Grey Granny Babooshka satchel,
Thanks Dear! We are very very glad you liked it!

Sunday

NEW KIKIS FLORIAN SATCHEL


Inspired by the Tuscan Foliage, made in
soft distressed leather,suede and felt,
this precious item,
will soon hit our favorites stores in NYC:
Gigi Boutique,Girlcat,and T&M.
Also available in the black and grey version,
"I Had To Have It!!!"

Thursday

REEEEL LIFE!!!



Finally we are posting some pics of Joan as a Policewoman,
performing for the first time after the release of her new album,
here in NYC at Bowery Ballroom.
It has been great,.we loved it.
Chris Garneau,this new great melancholic young artist
opened her concert.
Enjoy!

Saturday

METROPOLIS!


Inspired by the Fritz Lang 1927 Masterpiece;
here it is our "Metro" metallic patchwork ,fringed,large satchel.
A must have for all those brave girls strolling around modern gothic
skyscrapers.

KIKIS 4 KUKORUS EMAIL


Dear Kikis fans and loyal costumers,we have experienced some
problems with our email address in the past few months.
Fron now on,if you need to contact us,you can reach us:
kikis4kukorus@yahoo.com
Thanks a lot

Friday

New Kiki's MUSE/MODEL/ICON




..and now accomplished actress,.KIRSTEN PIETERS,..
hailing from Belgium,SHE has been modelling
for our favorites designers such as ; Viktor and Rolf,
Martin Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester,and all the
Antwerp avantgarde.
We can't wait for Kirsten to carry one of our Kikis bag!

Thursday

FABULOUSNESS....


IN NORMAL PLACES
That's the concept for
Miss Roisin's new album cover,
And like in the video,another amazing
Gareth Pugh outfit!
Overpowered again and again!

Monday

BOND MAGAZINE: Issue Zero



Yes, we've talked about BOND Magazine, our new favorite read out there..
We'll here's a video to give you more of the concept..

Saturday

JULY MUSE:...LENE LOVICH!!




Dear Kikis Fans,.We got a "New TOY",..ehhmm a new Muse/Icon,
Miss Lene Lovich,with her high pitched voice,eastern european
meets american folk outfits,she is the perfect inspiration for
Kikis 4 Kukorus Fall 08 collection.
Check her best hits: "Lucky Number"" New Toy""Blue Hotel"

Thursday

The Babooshka HOBO!


Here she is, the Babooshka HOBO! Snuggle your face on this wool cable knit and hand beaded hobo in the coming winter months!

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Friday

A Kiki Movie-ola

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Wednesday

UN ANGELO A ROMA!


Dear Kikis readers,today we have the pleasure to announce the show of our
Friend and "superbe couturier" Angelo Bratis.
He will show his Spring Summer collection 2008
in Roma during the Haute Couture week.
Monday,9/07/2007.
For more infos aboutthe show please contact:
info@dutchfashionfoundation.com

Dreaming with the Babooshka Granny


Over-sized wool cable-knit with hand beading and braided leather handles..
a classic kikis shape..

Tuesday

More Fall 2007 from the gypsy trail!



The Metropolis satchel caravaned it's way down Gypsy Trails... or at least to Minneapolis on a recent journey to the Twin Cities..or Lake Elmo to be exact.. Many thanks to Kelly at Via's Vintage on 2408 Hennepin Ave in Uptown.. She let the Kikis collective dig through her massive stash of AMAZING victorian-esque clothes.. a dream come true to grab what we wanted for this shoot. And great prices folks! Also yet again in Fall, our favorite friend Jean Bardot WITHOUT make-up after much persuasion.. She did get to keep her eyebrows though.. And Shot by the fabulous Scott "Frenchy" Fremont.. thanks guys for the fun and relaxation!
xxoo the kikis collective

Wednesday

CELEBRITIES GALLERY!!!


Here is lovely singstress MYA with a Red Granny bag from Kikis 4 Kukorus Spring 2007 collection.
Check out MYA new single " Lock you down" and her website www.myamya.com

"Once,Twice,..Three times a BOND"!!!




As announced previously in this Blog; BOND "The alternative wedding magazine" is OUT!
With 3 different covers shot by Uber Photographer James White.
For informations on where to find this fantastic magazine go on:
www.bondmag.net

Monday

"L'ARCHITETTO FERRE'"


Friday

MORE LILY ALLEN!!!




Lily Allen WAS BACK IN NY! This time playing at the Roseland.. Unfortunately we couldn't go, but our friend "Golden Eyes" Baldino shot these pics... STILL LOVE THE HORNS! AND STILL LOVE MISS ALLEN! I swear I saw her on the corner of 24th and 3rd Ave carrying A HUGE vuitton bag.. Vuitton? Must get her the kikis.

BOND MAGAZINE: A WEDDING ALTERNATIVE



Check out a new magazine called BOND.. It's a new alternative wedding magazine based out of San Francisco! The first ever of it's kind, it highlights straight couples AND same-sex couples and offers alternative ideas to the traditional ceremony.. It's really a great concept and we got to be contributor's so we're extra proud! Look for it on newstands in the States and europe, and check out the website for a preview.

Monday

Kikis Brand new Video

Sunday

KIKIS' BESTSELLERS!!



Here is the complete Fall/Winter 07/08 Kikis 4 Kukorus collection.
It will be available in stores worldwide at the end of August.
Fore store listings or personal orders please contact us at:
kikis4kukorus@yahoo.com
In the meantime keep flaunting your Bibi satchel and Lulu Granny!!!!

Monday

KIKIS JUNE MUSE: JOAN AS A POLICEWOMAN


If you are done with Catpower,..over with Feist,..check out " Real Life" from the indie singstress
Joan as a policewoman,after collaborating with Antony (and the Johnson) here she is with her
solo album. Our favorite tracks:"I Defy" (with Antony),"Eternal Flame" "The game of Love"
Check also her web: www.joan as a policewoman.com

Sunday

"SCISSORS SISTER"!!!




BEAUTY & BRAIN.Our Friend Cristiana Palandri,one of the most original emerging young artist in Italy.
Check out her recent works; self portraits with her own hair,hairpieces,clippers .

Wednesday

"ENGLISH ECCENTRICS" OUR MAY MUSE,....


ISABELLA BLOW,

Sunday

WE ARE OVERPOWERED!!!


Thanks to our dearest friend Lap Lap,..for granting us
a all access pass to Miss Murphy and her new single
"Overpowered",some of us love it,.some of us are not completely
sure,.
Ohh and I forgot,.there is also a new pic of Roisin,enjoy

Saturday

"BIG IN JAPAN!"




Once again,the japanese boutique MAHNA MAHNA,
has featured one of our KIKIS bag.
Here are the pics taken from the store website;
The "LULU" granny bag in Ivory,plus details closeups.