KUNNA's LA Life Style

KUNNA in store now!

2011-11-10T15:00:00.000-08:00

Now KUNNA is available @ Stade California in South Coast Plaza!

Billy Stade who is a former The Closed owner launched his new qoutique last month.

They carrys men's & women's international premium clothing and accessories.

Check out the men's Rose Red pants from KUNNA!!

They also have a salon space in the store.

If you are around in OC area, check that out.

Stade California
3333 Bear St. Suite 309 (Level 3)
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
tel; 714-754-9100

Gift from Miford, MI.

2011-10-09T01:19:00.000-07:00

A box was delivered to me.

It was from Milfort, Michigan where my friend lives.

It was thank you gift from her, for picking up her best fit of KUNNA jeans.

It is really local made food. I love it!

This is the scene in Milford on November. Totally different from LA!!

I should fly there asap. :)

Time to Helloween!

2011-10-06T18:26:00.000-07:00

Suddenly, I bumped into a pile of pumpkins...

It was still summery weather until last week, so I almost forget.

It's time to Helloween!!!

By the way, Trader Joes always has such a nice art work.

If they start selling the T-shirt with this print, I will buy it. So cute★

Inside the secret world of Trader Joe's

http://money.cnn.com/2010/08/20/news/companies/inside_trader_joes_full_version.fortune/index.htm

Good shopping.

2011-10-05T16:02:00.000-07:00

I found my new favorite!! How exciting. =]

Everytime when I find something I really like, I want to shere with somebody,

so bought 3 of them for my friends & mom.

It is the cards from TOKYOMILK.

(I'm just wondering why people want to name TOKYO recently...)

The drawing is cute♪

Also, it has heart worming messeges.

Modern Love

Make a Wish

Well- we can't ignore the elephant in the room.

You're a year older.

Let's party.

It's a little mean phrases, but still full of love. :)

These are carried by FLEUR DE LYS in Costa Mesa.

This store is filled with blackboards.

"It was neck killer!!", that's the comment from the lady who drawn it.

Yes, no wonder. But her great work dressed up the entire store. :)

It was a nice Sunday relaxing shopping.

Korea? or Japan?

2011-10-04T18:58:00.000-07:00

I had a interesting dinner experience at the Korean BBQ place in Hollywood.

Japanese people in my generation should know him very well.

Yes, he is KINNIKUMAN (Muscle Man)! My hero!!!

This restaurant, Tangier Korean BBQ of Tokyo

(Even the name is so confusing... lol) is located on Hillhurst Ave. right next to Griffith Park.

It is Korean BBQ, but Tokyo style.

There are many Japanese classic anime caractors in the house,

and we were sorrounded by classy Tokyo scene.

We had all you can eat menu with Kobe beef.

Eeven it's Tokyo style, they served us free Korean side dishes, like Kimchi, Potao salad, etc.

(If it's in Tokyo, they charge us $4.00 each!!! lol)

Anyway, this place reminds me some Japanese restaurant in Odaiba where is the big amusment city in Tokyo.

We should take more pictures, but we were too hungry to play with our camera.

Food was good to keep us away from taking pictures.

BTW, why Korean people alwasy good to take over Japanese culture to make more money!?

This business should have started by Japanese.

We need one in Torrance or OC!!

Tangier Korean BBQ of Tokyo

2138 Hillhurst Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90027

tel; (323) 663-2000

KUNNA New items

2011-09-22T17:49:00.000-07:00

We just received KUNNA new samples~！

This is our remake series. Everything made from our real denim pants.

The top one is perfect for girls to carry make-ups, phone, wallets and snacks.

This is a messenger style, so your PC, newspaper and books will fit.

It made from all washed denim pants, so all profiles have different face.

It will be available soon. :)

If you can't wait! or More info?

info@kunnaindigo.com

Fashion's Night Out

2011-09-15T18:12:00.000-07:00

Fashion's Night Out

This is the night, the single biggest shopping event of the year.

Created by Anna Wintour (editor in chief of Vouge America) to celebrate being in FASHION!

It happened all over the world.

Italy http://vfno.vogue.it/en

UK http://fashions-night-out.vogue.co.uk/

Mexico http://fno.vogue.mx/

South Korea http://www.style.co.kr/vogue/vfno/

etc, etc..

Of course, I was part of that with my drink.

This Jack&Coke made my mood hyper. lol

SHOP, drink, SHOP, talk and SHOP...

It was whole city event, so I even could change the location to have another party. :)

Long line to get into Ron Herman.

Out side stage for the snap shots. Even it's for snaps, real photo shooting sets.

Sooo Hollywood★

David Long ; Dirtee Hollywood Designer
Since it was collaboration event Dirtee Hollywood for FNO,
(And I had a VIP invitation☆）,
I got a goodie bag! Yay!!

PORTLA Coffee Lab

2011-09-04T02:08:00.000-07:00

I'm not huge fan of coffee, but I've been here twice already during this week.

Yes, it's getting my favorite place in OC. It's called PORTLA Coffee Lab.

There are some reasons why I love this spot.

1. Only 5 mintes drive from my place. :) (It's in the OC Mart MiX. 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa)
2. Easy access to the freeway 405. (It's right next to 405 N entrance on Harbor.)
3. Free Wifi access. (Ask @ the casher to get the wireless code.)
4. Nice smile, great service and beautiful performance.

Coffee Bean Grinder

Even you are not coffee drinker, don't worry! There are so many kind of teas available, too.

Asian can be a Top Model!

2011-08-18T01:11:00.000-07:00

Tao Okamoto is on Vogue China.

She always reminds me we can pop put into the world not faking our race.

By the way, Chinese Vogue always put Asian models on the top,

but Japanese Vogue had never done.

Always the top is covered by other eastan models.

Why, why, why???

We should be proud of the Asian beauty more!!

Rose Bowl Flea Market 2

2011-08-16T15:23:00.000-07:00

Time to Flea Market!!

Beads/$1.00 each

That's I wanted, but I couldn't. :( Hope I can find it next time.

This is what I got☆　Samsonite vanity box from 70's.

Every 2nd Sunday of the month
Rose Bowl Flea Market

Button Button Button

2011-08-12T00:48:00.000-07:00

It's not just a trim.

It's an accessory!!

Summer has come @ KUNNA

2011-08-08T18:59:00.000-07:00

Barbie★

2011-08-07T15:24:00.000-07:00

My first barbie in my life!!

She is such a fashionista...

She was gifted me as my birthday present this year.

Thank you, Cindy♪ I love it☆

Our idol SASUKE!

2011-08-06T16:16:00.000-07:00

Name; SASUKE

♀ 3 years old Australian Cattle Dog

Bone in Idaho

Lives in California

Biligual; English&Japanese

She is one on the back leather patch of our women's line "s.k.e.. by KUNNA"

Our lovely dog!!

Gift from Old Stud Handmade

2011-08-04T17:45:00.000-07:00

When I was getting my hair cut last week at K's Galaxy,

I browsed the Japanese magazine as my regular habit.

Then, I found my friend's craft item on Safari!

Old Stud Handmade

Their items are all hand made used vintage studs and real stones with full of LOVE.

After I came back to my work, there is a box on my desk.

It was surprise gift from Jeff & Davia from Old Stud Handmade!

It was so lovely gift from them.

It's gonna be another favorite item of my accessories.

Messege from Australia

2011-08-02T14:37:00.000-07:00

I received a messege from KUNNA fan in Australia.

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I saw pair of Kunna jeans which I loved - wash, style but particularly the K on the bottom.

(After she purchaced,) Did the test run and wore them on the weekend and my friends loved them also. Once again, the fit, wash and style but in particular the "K". HA ha clearly small things amuse us, but I think everyone wants to stand out a little and feel special and the fact that these jeans are rare in Australia and signified by the K that that is what my friends ( and myself ) thought was awesome.

There is "K" on the hip, too!

Even we don't have retailers all over the world, we have funs all over the world.

Question to purchase KUNNA?

Please e-mail us,

info@kunnaindigo.com

EARTH LAB & s.k.e.. by KUNNA 2011 Fall/Winter collection

2011-07-31T08:58:00.000-07:00

More info

http://www.kunnaindigo.com/

subscribe for the mail magazine!

Model; Emily Priebe
Hair & Make; Fumi Yamada
Styling; Tomo Kohama by Steely Eyed, Inc.
Photo; Kyoichi Ichimura by Wanann Inc.
Copy right; Wanann Inc.

Photo Shoot for Vogue Russia

2011-07-26T09:01:00.000-07:00

My client, Russain department TSUM sent me a messege.

Title was "Earth Lab materials request FW11-12 URGENT for Vogue".

Yes, it's Vogue!

KUNNA's favorite model, Emily. She is such a sweetheart.

Wearing the down jacket under the summer CA sun light, it must be hard, but she did great job as always. :)

The shooting took a whole day.

It was the day of summer in CA, but it was for the shooting of fall/winter season in Russia...

Let's see, how it works.

Henry Clarke

2011-07-23T02:05:00.000-07:00

Still looks so fresh... Henry Clarke, one of the great photographer from 50's.

Meet the people- Jake Shimabukuro

2011-03-26T02:03:00.001-07:00

Aloha!

Since I was hit by his ukulele sound from the radio almost 10 years ago, he came on one of my "The person whom I want to meet" list. Jake Shimabukuro, one of the most popular ukulele player in the world.
Everybody calls him "Ukulele Vertuoso". Yes, he is. Technically, he is the incredible player. Not only his technic, but also, his great personality and passion to the music always touch people's heart. Once people hear his sound, they will fall in love with him and his world.

His way to be a musician, always inspires me. Once he grabs his ukulele, his big smile shows how he loves to play music. It is so pure.

I told him to visit him in Hawaii someday, very soon. Should make it true☆

Jake Shimabukuro "Thriller"
Jake Shimabukuro "Bohemian Rhapsody"

My favorite spot-Rose Bowl Flea Market

2010-11-20T09:06:00.000-08:00

Always fun to be...

s.k.e.. by KUNNA in store now!!

2010-11-17T08:13:00.000-08:00

Our new women's line, s.k.e.. by KUNNA is in store now. Wooohoooooo!

Check out Urban Outfitters and get a perfect cute pants for your holiday season.

Diaper Cake!

2010-11-03T23:48:00.000-07:00

It was my friend's request for her friend's baby shower.

It's fun to make it thinking about newbone baby.

I believe your baby will be happy to be in this world, Mcayla.

Thank you for giving me this fun work, Turbo Yumi!

Meet the people- Jeff Yokoyama

2010-11-02T16:21:00.000-07:00

Recently, I start thinking "If I believe to achieve my goal, it comes true."
Since I read the article about Generic Youth, I always wanted to see him. His name is Jeff Yokoyama.
Actually, it was not hard to make it true, because his office is in Costa Mesa, OC, 20 minits away from my place. I could meet him on my first visit, haha!

The reason why I was so attracted him, and his brand is very simple. I could tell Jeff himself is having fun to create his world just like kids do!! His office and store is a huge toybox.

It says sports world in Japanese.

Their materials are all used beach towels, shirts, knits, jeans and leftorver fabrics.

He is the guy who gives used items new life. Sergio! 25 years experience for sewing and pattern making. His craftmanship is just like magic.

This day was,

BURGER WEDNESDAY!!!

Yum yum yum!!!

If you visit there on wednesday, Scott (a.k.a. best burger shef) will fill your stomach! Bring your used beach towel, and get a free burger.

Ooooooops! I forgot take a picture of Jeff. I should go visit him soon. :D

Generic Youth Store

1609 Pomona ave.

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

KUNNA Live Photo shoot & Club Party Friday May 21!

2010-05-20T08:57:00.000-07:00

KUNNA Fall & Winter 2010 collections

at Siren Studios Hollywood

Fri, May 21st from 5pm-11pm; Live Photo Shoot & Club Party

Be the first to see the hot new Fall/WInter 2010 collections

from KUNNA and s.k.e.. as they set the runway ablaze.

Watch, Drink, Eat, and More!

Free Admission, Drink, Food

Special Guest Celebrity DJ: "DJ BENKAY"

Photographer: "SHIN"

Sat, May 22nd from 11am-7pm; One-Day Sale & Advance Order

See all the styles on Friday, bring them home on Saturday

at our exclusive all-day shopping event.

cash, visa, mastercard accepted

Magazine Interview

2010-02-11T22:46:00.000-08:00

We will be on Mono magazine featuring our designer Hiro Morise. Yey!!

Everytime when I have an interview talking about our line, I reconigze how much I love it.

I just talk too much.

Our new line for 2010 FW will be @ Coterie in NYC!

A gift from Nigeria

2010-01-12T23:33:00.000-08:00

This is the gift from Nigeria. This earthy color goes well with KUNNA denim. My favorite colors.

Unique Los Angeles

2009-12-09T23:20:00.000-08:00

I visited the event, Unique Los Angeles last week.

I think I love something round and colorful. Don't you think so??

Being Local in Detroit

2009-12-06T09:41:00.000-08:00

These are my Detroit trip souvenir. The City Bird has collection of Detroit local artist. I can tell how much they love Detroit. That is nice.

Beautiful things.

2009-11-23T08:38:00.000-08:00

These are from the motor mechanic. I love the way they are. The well used tools becomes easier to use with, and looks more beautiful. We can see the history how they were uesd by the owner. Just like JEANS.

Meet the people- Rin Tanaka 2

2009-11-11T08:40:00.000-08:00

with Rin-san (He is sooo nice and friendly.)

Rin Tanaka is whom I really wanted to meet. He is a Japanese journalist and photographer.

Spending his college days in the Mississippi Delta with old Blues musicians, he became "the youngest blues write in the world" at 20 years old. In 1994 he started researching the history of motorcycle jackets and accessories. Now he has a studio in San Clemente working on his self-published business, "My Freedamn!"

His passion and action seeking something he loves, always inspire me. I can tell how he enjoy his life by rearing his book.

To be in US, most of the time it still hard for me, but I want to enjoy my life just like he does.

Thank you Rin-san! It was so precious to meet you!!

Meet the people- Rin Tanaka

2009-11-10T08:54:00.000-08:00

These pictures are from my favorite book, My Freedamn! When I need some inspiration for our design, I always browse this book, and clean my head. There are vol 1-8, then always talking about vintage clothing. (Mine is about Vintage Hippie clothing feauturing The Grateful Dead Tee.)
Since I found this book, I always eager to meet the guy who published this book. His name is Rin Tanaka...

To Be Continued...

KUNNA on LEON!

2009-10-24T09:50:00.000-07:00

Now, KUNNA women's skinny WJ170-95 c/#25 is on Japanese magazine LEON.

This magazine is focusing on the target who are middle age guys, not married. They must be rich (I know, this is the prejudice.), so there are so many luxurios items on the pages!! KUNNA is one of them.

WEAR KUNNA and FEEL LUXURY!!! :)

New Hair Style. 2

2009-10-23T22:11:00.000-07:00

After the shampoo, we disscussed which style I should get. Then,,, this is what I got.

Kaz's special "A" line

How do you like it??

K's Galaxy
2383 Lomita Blvd
Lomita, CA
(310)530-7686

New Hair Style. 1

2009-10-23T09:01:00.000-07:00

It is five minutes away from our office in Lomita, (How convinient!!) there is my favorite hair salon named K's Galaxy. That place is always crowded, especially my stylist Kaz who owns the salon is always busy, and hard to get the appointment. However, I could have an appointment and hair cut.

First of all, I have to get a hair shampoo. (That's one of my favorite part.)Kaz's assistant does it, and his shampoo tecnique is the best. It makes me sleepy...

Oh, time to go to work!

To Be Continued...

K's Galaxy

2383 Lomita Blvd.

Lomita, CA

310-530-7686

The Grateful Bear.

2009-10-17T02:15:00.000-07:00

Dancing Bear Tee with KUNNA MJ510-55

Somebody asked me yesterday, "Who is the funky laughing bear??"

Somebody knows, somebody doesn't. Somebody calls them "Dead Bear", somebody does "Jerry Garcia Bear". Yes, this jorker bear is the one of the mascot of The Grateful Dead.

Now I remember, this tee is my first Dead item which I bought 15 years ago in Japan. Since then, my bear collection is getting bigger, bigger and bigger. Because, these guys drive me crazy. They are incredinbly weird, but pretty.

They all have their name and birthday on their tag.

Spinner: Suger: Shake Down

They can be a snowbear!

Chillin

I knew Jerry Garcia before I met them, because I was raised by the Blue Grass music. His sound and face were very familiar to me, but I'd never know he created these characters.

They always give me their happy weird smile. I love it.

Rose Bowl Flea Market

2009-10-12T08:34:00.000-07:00

There were so meny vendors, so it's not enough spending one whole day to go around!!

Anyway, it was so much fun. :)

Rainbow mushrooms in the sky

My favorite thing.

2009-10-10T09:56:00.000-07:00

My friend Mr.Dice giftet to me this candle & holder from his summere road trip all over the US.

Smells McIntosh. (Not Macintish!) So sweet.

SNAP SHOT!

2009-10-09T16:31:00.000-07:00

This is the combination of KUNNA WJ170-85 c/#25 (Gray Hyper) and fLuxus black vest.

I just bought the vest yesterday. The length comes to the hip line and this is the perfect mutch with our Hyper Skinny series. Yes!! I should get some ties and shoes for this coordination.

Please give me your advice. :)

KUNNA in Press 2!!

2009-10-08T12:25:00.000-07:00

Now, KUNNA Women's skinny (WJ170-20 c/#20) is on MISS magazine.

Please check this out!

KUNNA in Press

2009-10-05T18:01:00.000-07:00

Our women's skinny jeans (WJ170-20 c/#20) is now on Japanese Magazine, GINGER.
Isn't she lovely??

T-REX!!

2009-10-02T00:48:00.000-07:00

by Masakatsu Sashie

I enjoyed the event "Twentieth Century Boy" last night in Hollywood. It was the celebration of legendary glam rock star, T-REX, through the art works by Japanese painter, Masakatsu Sashie. We had a special gig by Rolan Bolan. (Marc Bolan's son) That's why I love to be in LA!!

Marc Bolan's Tee is now available by Hysteric Glamour.

KUNNA Web coming up soon!

2009-09-30T08:57:00.000-07:00

KUNNA new line 2010 SS will be coming up soon on http://www.kunnaindigo.com/!
Please check this out.