{"product_id":"80s-michiko-koshino-london","title":"late 1980s MICHIKO KOSHINO","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMichiko Koshino, a designer who defined 80s Japan and raced through the streets of the UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWow, this is incredibly rare. I never thought I’d come across an archival piece from Michiko Koshino.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrom the late 80s to the early 90s, acid house, techno, and rave party culture exploded in the UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDuring this time, MICHIKO KOSHINO evolved at the forefront, based in London and deeply linked to this musical culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis piece was born right in the midst of that vortex, capturing the raw energy of the UK that we all admired at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFeaturing deep forest green and orange-brown tones—reminiscent of Cell from Dragon Ball—this is a cool vest that takes inspiration from a fisherman's vest and elevates it into a streetwear staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt first glance, the material looks like nylon, but it is actually a lustrous cotton that feels as smooth as silk. Seeing the \"Made in Italy\" tag made perfect sense; it is that quintessential Italian cotton: lightweight yet incredibly tough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt features a drawcord at the waist and comes fully equipped with gusseted pockets. The balance between the zip and velcro closures is perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s as free and functional as rave wear should be, yet avant-garde and undeniably cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt has that distinct, otherworldly aura that makes you want to stop and ask, \"Where is that from?\" It emanates the kind of aura only an original can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn enticing archival piece designed by Michiko—a figure of Japanese pride, loved by icons from David Bowie and the Spice Girls to underground musicians—while she was breathing in the air of London at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI’d like to close with Michiko’s incredibly cool stance on fashion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Fashion should exist alongside sound and air.\" (How cool is that?)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Has been washed once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePrice includes shipping and tax \/ World Shipping And Tax Including Price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModel height - 167cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaterial - cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize - Labeled 12, fits women wide (S-L)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasurement on flat (cm)\u003cbr\u003eLength 52\u003cbr\u003eWidth 59\u003cbr\u003eShoulder width 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition - No issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOTO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50984060813655,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/3097\/3881\/files\/IMG_8617_cee6e8a1-d0b3-4fd0-856f-abbf0cb06a3f.jpg?v=1750684131","url":"https:\/\/totocz.com\/en\/products\/80s-michiko-koshino-london","provider":"TOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}