This is a post that has no complete conclusive product to show you but perhaps you might be interested in the journey that Mia Morikawa has undertaken, especially if like me, you're a fan of her neck ruffs KaPowWow which have done phenomenally well (made it onto a Vogue Italia cover!). I heart the ruff so much that I refuse to just confine it to its purpose as a neck ruff and have worn it err… around my bum, on my head, around the bust….
Anyhow Morikawa is branching out from the KaPowWow neck ruffs and has been travelling around India and has returned to the roots of her own name (Morikawa meaning Forest River) and will be launching a new label 'Forest River' this September.
The intriguing clues that will make me follow this journey to the unveiling…
The blurb accompanying the text…
"A self-portrait in garments influenced by the roads, mountain tops and landscapes of India. Forest / river is a coming of age story, an amorphous manifesto of sorts…"
A curious colour palette that also has some knickers and calf's eyelashes thrown into it for good measure…
"Rose/TeaSage/dust covered cactus/Ivory/camel bones/baby cow eyelashes/Charcoal/lemur face/Red rock rust zinc shoes/fresh kickers"
I gather that the collection is also made in India too using local artisans…
"Heading towards NGO women's weave headquarters in MAHESHWAR next week. Handmade fabrics/the super old school way. …on the board."
Then there are the teaser images which I don't think reflects the full scope of the Forest River project… but are beautiful images by themselves…
The physical product which is available now are these shoes that are again, made in India (not in factories…) and limited to 90 pairs…
It could be a fruitless journey I'm taking but I'll go on it nonetheless… afterall, it is but a hop and a skip through emails, a showroom and possibly some form of an event/presentation in London…. and not the arduous journey that Morikawa has taken…
Love how you”ve worn it on your head! You truly are having fun with fashion !
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Huaraches with laces? I almost didn’t catch that detail. Nice!
so cute in the first picture!!
SUSIE BUBBLE!
I find your personal style so incredibly inspiring.
Just wanted you to know.
those photos are very beautiful, and you look so cutesy as always girl love the fun headpiece!
xo.
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ahhh you’re so adorable in the first photo! I could put you in pocket. not creepy at all…
you are featured on my blog 😀 and please check out the post below of my friend’s design please
Cheryl x
The teaser images are beautiful.
high five and two thumbs way uppp
cheers for the great write up susie !!!
teaser photo credits:
Photographer : Roger J Renberg
Styling : Mia Morikawa
Model : Till Kastendieck
Makeup and hair : Anand Keira
Clothes by f o r e s t / r i v e r
Assistants : Sagar Khiwal / Tiago Oudman
The teaser images are bautiful, they really tease me ^^
The pictures are a little wonderland like, there is definitely something mysterious and innocent there. The model has a cute face though. As to the clothing, the designs are gorgeous, there is definitely originality and stepping out a notch.
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SO So pretty. 🙂
Did I see you coming out of Vogue house last week?
<3
XXXX
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There is nothing better than feathers in your hair!
I love your jacket…. Where is it from?
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I love those shoes! They had some very similar in the vintage section of Urban Outfitters but a very slim fit. For ladies with far more slender toes than I…
Valentine: It’s a vintage piece from vintage e-store The Urban Collection which sadly isn’t trading any more… not sure why!
Stylecramp: Maybe these will be wider fitting?
just amazing collection!!
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You look so cute! I love the jacket. I love the ethereal vibe to these photos. <3
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great photos album
i really like it
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