Rikako “Ricopin” Ōya from idol group Babyraids Japan is featured in some of today’s most popular brands in Japan. In this new regular article series by her, Ricopin models fashion styles inspired by herself. In this first entry, she introduces the Harajuku select shop (me) which she frequents even in her private time and showcases some co-ords that express femininity and blur the line between girl and woman.
Creating a chic look with impressive clothing items
The dark tones used in this look elicit a real lady-vibe. The jumper’s big print and python pencil skirt draw out an edgy cheekiness in their femininity, an impressive combination that, together with the chic tones, make for a harmonious fusion.
Boa Graphic Sweater ￥3,740 (tax incl.) & Python Pencil Skirt ￥2,900 (tax incl.) are from (me) / Shoes are personal items.
Sharply dressed in silhouette-altering items
The key to dressing stylishly with items that transform your silhouette is all in the sizing. The off-shoulder bomber jacket has a short length to add a variation in the overall volume of the outfit. The thick lines on the velour tracksuit bottoms offer an air of elegance and hide your true size. This hairstyle is compact which raises the sharp impression of this co-ords.
Shoulder Ribbon Blouse ￥2,975 (tax incl.) & Line Velour Pants ￥4,845 (tax incl.) are from (me) / Shoes are personal items.
Looking cool with vivid colours
The vivid orange excites a happy aura in this look. The glasses and harness belt seize a mischievous look and shift your co-ord into a cool style. For shoes, thigh-high boots, which balance the co-ord while turning up the sharp essence.
High Neck Big Sweater ￥4,420 (tax incl.) & Denim Checkered Skirt ￥3,485 (tax incl.) are from (me) / Shoes, sunglasses & pierecing are personal items.
Ricopin’s Plain Clothes Check: Design×Pattern Co-ordinate
“Did you enjoy the first entry to this series? I hope to carry on introducing my latest fashion and brand interests to you. This time, I styled myself using items from the playful and cute (me). Recently, I’ve personally been crazy over one-tone co-ords. For example, today’s design×pattern look is collectively pink, so it’s not in-your-face. Using the high-neck in a layering style is also my favourite. I’m also showcasing a 1-cut co-ord so be sure to check it out. That’s all for now. Tune in again next month. Bye-bye♪”
■Information
Rikako Ōya (Babyraids Japan)
Won the grand prix in the 2009 LOVE Berry auditions. Currently signed to LesPros Entertainment. Active as a member of idol group “Babyraids Japan.” Known as “Ricopin” by her fans, she is in charge of talking for the group. Her trademark is her twin-tail hairstyle. She has an interest in playing the guitar, DJing, Harajuku Fashion and film cameras. She appears on the radio show “Babyraids Japan Oya & Takami no Shaberi Suta!”.
Babyraids Japan Official Fan Club Website：http://babyraids.lespros.co.jp/
Writer：Ryoichi Komaba
Photograph：Asami Nobuoka
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【Tokyo Stroll】Strolling in Harajuku which has a lot of great vintage clothing stores that are loved by fashionistas.
Harajuku is the origin of kawaii culture which is broadly known all over the world nowadays. This city is also one of the most popular sightseeing spots that you can get any items from unique young fashion to trendy fashion. Today, I went to visit some places, mainly the vintage clothing stores that certainly have the latest Harajuku culture with Fashionista Yabe Yuna who is active in Japanese fashion magazines etc.
Starting from “Aloha Amigo”
“Aloha Amigo” is a new style mixed culture café and dining located in the commercial facility called “Six Harajuku Terrace.” Since this building located in back street of Cat Street, you can spend a relaxing time staying away from the hustle and bustle in this place.
First of all, I ordered “Amigo Taco Rice (994yen include tax）” and “Home-made lemonade. (518yen include tax）” This healthy taco rice has spicy taco meat and fresh vegetables on the top of ten-grain rice. It might look plenty, but even the girls can eat this up easily!
I took a picture with the friendly owner at last! All the staff are friendly, nice, and it has a great atmosphere. This place is really comfortable to me. You don’t have to hesitate to talk to them when you visited here.
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Aloha Amigo
Address：5-16-13 Six Halajuk terrace ,Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hours：11:30AM to 11:00PM
Holiday：Open 7 days a week（Except for the year-end and New Year holidays）
Official site：http://harajuku.aloha-amigo.com/
To “thrift-tokyo”
The next one that we visited was “thrift-tokyo” where you can purchase a variety of generations’ fashion items and miscellaneous good for a reasonable price. It is also located in the back street of Cat Street. They carry a variety of merchandise from men’s to ladies’.
One of the features of this “thrift-tokyo” is that you can get great vintage clothing for a very cheap price. They often do the sales like “50% off buying more than 10 items” or “buy 2 get 1 free.”
Why don’t you find the good one like going treasure hunting?
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thrift-tokyo
Address：3-18-18 1F Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hours：12:00AM to 8:00PM
Holiday：Open 7 days a week（Except for the year-end and New Year holidays）
Official site：https://thrift-tokyo.stores.jp/
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【Tokyo Stroll】Strolling around in Harajuku which has a lot of unique spots such as popular graffiti and artistic miscellaneous stores.
Harajuku is a source of the latest unique cultures for young people in Japan. It is always full of people coming not only from Japan, but also from outside of the country throughout the year. Japanese model Rinko Murata visited the latest popular spots such as unique street art work and the curry restaurant that is known to those in the know.
To the Harajuku Tourist Center “MOSHI MOSHI BOX”
Today, we started strolling from the Harajuku Tourist Center called “MOSHI MOSHI BOX.” It is located in the cross road that is connect to Takeshita street, Meiji street, and Ura-Harajuku in Harajuku.
We asked where the popular sightseeing spots in Harajuku are to the staff in “MOSHI MOSHI BOX,” they said that the latest trend is the “street art.” It is popular among young people who post the colorful and unique pictures on social media.
Actually, the building of “MOSHI MOSHI BOX” is a great photo spot as well. It is cute and colorful monument themed a world clock designed by Sebastian Masuda.
This “MOSHI MOSHI BOX” facility is not only will tell you the recommended sightseeing spots, but it also has a Japanese souvenir store which is good for choosing a small gift for someone. They also have free Wi-Fi, electric charger, and money exchange. Check it out when you are in Harajuku.
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MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Information Center
Address：3-23-5 1F Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hours：10:00AM to 6:00PM
Holiday：Open 7 days a week
The art work at the back street of Cat street
The graffiti on the wall at the back street of Cat street says “NOW IS FOREVER.” It is the public art work created by Stephen Powers from the United States, and it is a very popular spot among the instagramer outside of the country.
It is also cute taking selfies with this graffiti using a wide-angle lens or a smartphone. This wall art can make you take some good pictures that definitely will standout on your social media.
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Public art「NOW IS FOREVER」
Address：4-24 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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Hey everyone – it’s MidoriBlackmore!
We all know that Harajuku is the capital of fashion, right?
Nowadays, we walk the streets of Harajuku, passing the countless number of fashion gurus. How can an entire district be so gorgeous and trendy?
That’s why today I’m going to be showing you a range of gorgeous walls found on the streets of Harajuku.
I took these pictures myself!
1.GALLERIE of Harajuku Objects
Located near the remains of SPINNS 2nd store and walking down Meiji-dori in the direction of Laforet is a large “Harajuku” sign that really stands out! Decorated with stickers and with a street-style finishing touch, this cool sign is something not to be missed!
Address: Patria Building B1F 1-9-18 Jingumae Shibuya-ku Tokyo, 〒150-0001
Accessible hours：12:00～21:00
２.TOKYU PLAZA
Facing Laforet, the entrance to Tokyu Plaza is filled with its famous escalator mirrors. The mirrors make it so easy to take pictures!
Address: 4-30-3, Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Opening hours: 11:00-21:00
３.BUBBLES
A gorgeous wall displaying the unique clothing style offered at BUBBLES is located in front of the store. Unfortunately, the swing that was located here long ago is now gone. However, many flowers have bloomed in its place.
Address: 1st floor, 4-32-12, Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Opening hours: 12:00-20:00
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Hi, I’m Shiota, the director of the MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center.
One of the biggest questions that has been raised since spring this year by people who stop by the MOSHI MOSHI BOX is about “squishy” toys. This boom has lit a fire over on YouTube and is hugely popular among young teenage girls.
Squishies comes in all shapes and sizes, but the big hits both in Japan and overseas are the food squishies. Known as “squeeze” in Japan, they got their name from fans for how nice they feel and satisfying they are to squeeze.
In this article, we’re going to take a look at some of the shops in the squishy holy land that is Harajuku where you can get you hands on some!
“Nihon Squeeze Center” – A super famous shop that everybody knows about
To reach this place you need to pass through Takeshita Street located opposite the Takeshita Exit of Harajuku Station accessible via the JR Yamanote Line. Make a left at Murasaki Sports along Meiji Dori and you will see a shoe shop by the name of Kickers on your left. the Nihon Squeeze Center is located on the second floor of the building.
The shop was originally called “Harajuku Accessory Market” and was a popular shop on Takeshita Street that sold miscellaneous items. However, it relocated and rebranded as a shop specialising in squishies.
One of the store’s most popular products are the squishies made in collaboration with Tokyo Bakery. You can’t buy these at any other shop.
Newer squishies have a smell to them, but the squishes at this shop don’t have that factory smell – they have the scent of the real thing! The quality is too good, I just can’t contain myself.
You have to book online to enter the shop on Saturdays, Mondays, national holidays, spring, summer and winter holidays, and any other days where the shop is expected to be overcrowded. Be sure to check the store’s homepage before heading to see if you need to book or not.
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Nihon Squeeze Center
Address: Harajuku MY Bldg. 2F, 3-24-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Access: 10-minutes’ walk from Harajuku Station via the JR line / 5-minutes’ walk from Meiji Jingumae Station via the Tokyo Metro Line
Hours: 10:30-17:30
Closed: Irregular holidays *closures will be announced via the store’s official homepage and Twitter
Homepage: https://r.goope.jp/sukusen
“MOOOSH” – Enjoy squeezing all the squishies to your heart’s content in a spacious store
As you come out of the 4th exit of Meiji Jingumae Station via the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line you will see a ramen shop by the name of “Ichiran” (一蘭) on your left. MOOOSH is on the third floor of the same building. The entrance looks like the entrance to an office building.
MOOOSH is a place where you can buy every squishy sold by the famous squishy brand “BLOOM.” It’s a very spacious shop and even has an all-you-can-squeeze squishy area.
Their range of customers has been on the increase recently, with people coming from Japan and even overseas to visit. There’s also an online shop for people who aren’t able to stop by, so be sure to check that out too.
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MOOOSH
Address: 6-5-6-304 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Access: 5-minutes’ walk from Harajuku Station via the JR Line / 1-minute walk from Meiji Jingumae Station via the Tokyo Metro Line
Hours: 10:00-17:00
Telephone: 090-4705-8080
Closed: Irregular holidays
Online Shop: https://mooosh-squishy.stores.jp/
“Picnic” – Get distracted by a range of affordable squshies
To find this shop, take the Takeshita Street Exit of Harajuku Station coming from the JR Line and enter Takeshita Street. Take the first left and you will find an arcade. Here you will find “Picnic.”
Picnic is a talk-of-the-town store that has even featured on TV. They stock a wide range of affordable squishes – something we can all be happy about.
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Harajuku Picnic
Address: Harajuku Le Ponte 1F, 1-17-114-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Access: 1-minute walk from Harajuku Station via the JR Line
Hours: 10:15-21:45
Telephone: 03-3746-1269
Closed: Irregular Holidays
“FANCY POCKET Harajuku” – Right near Harajuku Station
Head straight down Takeshita Street from the Takeshita Street Exit of Harajuku Station via the JR Line. Make a left turn at the corner of the cream puff store “Beard Papa’s” and take the white staircase in view on your right. The first floor is a clothes shop called “CONOMI.”
The store is affiliated with “Sun Houseki,” a shop selling bargain-priced miscellaneous goods. It’s highlight are the super cute squishy designs you can get your hands on – and best of all it’s easy on your wallet.
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FANCY POCKET Harajuku
Address: Minowa Bldg. 2F, 1-19-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Access: 5-minutes’ walk from Harajuku Station via the JR Line
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Telephone: 03-5414-1288
Closed: Irregular Holidays
HP：http://www.sunhoseki.co.jp/shop/shop_detail.aspx?shopid=1
So, what do you think of this squishy store collection? There’s a lot of shops to choose from all very close to each other, meaning you can run from shop to shop to find your favourite♪
And if you get lost at any point during your Harajuku trek, then stop by the MOSHI MOSHI BOX where we’re happy to guide you on your way!
■MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center
We are a tourist information center located at the crossing of Takeshita Street, Meiji Dori and Harajuku Dori. Our staff know all there is to know about Harajuku and can give you all the information you need from the latest and most recent news to more detailed information.
Services Offered:
・Free wi-fi ・Free water
・Free PC charging ・Luggage storage
・Souvenirs ・Money exchangeHours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: New Year’s Holiday
Telephone: 03-2225-6447
Twitter・Instagram: @mmb_harajukuWriter: Nao Shiota (MOSHI MOSHI BOX)
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Hello. My name is Shiota and I am the director of MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center .
In this article, I will introduce to you some shops in Harajuku run by famous people such as models, Instagrammers and entertainers.
Why not get your very own Harajuku trendy items!
BATTY GARAGE BY AYMMYSThis is an apparel brand directed/designed by Ayumi Seto, a model.
It is a select shop created under the concept of ,“a select shop which was started by the concept characters of “Aymmy in the batty girls.”The characters are “Aymmy,” “Veronica” and “Cassarine”in the garage of Ammy’s house.
Many items bought by these three characters and clothes brought from their closets are sold.
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BATTY GARAGE BY AYMMYS4F, Laforet Harajuku, 1-11-6, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00 to 21:00
Access: 3 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line, Harajuku Station / 1 minute on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingu Mae Station
TEL：03-6804-2134
URL：http://aymmy.com/jouetie
This is a brand directed by a twin unit called AMIYA consisting of twin sisters who work as a models, singers and DJs.
Many fun, street-style clothes are sold and thus the brand is gathering much attention as a brand where you can buy unique items.
◼︎Informationjouetie
Address: 6F, Laforet Harajuku, 1-11-6, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00 to 21:00
Access: 3 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station / 1 minute on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingu Mae Station
TEL：03-5410-2131
URL：http://jouetie.com/
BUBBLES HARAJUKU
This is a brand created under the concept of “Good Girl or Bad Girl?” You might feel like you are looking inside a Western girl’s wardrobe since they sell unique items, simple items and used items.Many staff working in this shop are also working as a model or Instagrammer so it might be a good idea to use their styles as a reference.
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BUBBLES HARAJUKUAddress: 1F, 4-32-12, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: weekdays 12:00 to 20:00 / Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11:00 to 20:00
Access: 8 minutes from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku / 3 minutes from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingu Mae Station
TEL：03-5772-7126
URL：http://www.sparklingmall.jp/faith
This is a brand directed/designed by Manami Hanashiro who has experience of working in “NADIA’s” (Harajuku) staff and designing “BUBBLES.” Her photos uploaded onto her Instagram is gathering much attention these days.
The shop which is gaining popularity nowadays sells vintage items for women that has a dark atmosphere.
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faithAddress: 201, 4-31-16, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 12:00 to 20:00
Access: 6 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line, 3 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingu Mae Station.
URL：http://faithtokyo.net/PECOCLUB
This is a brand produced by the very popular model, Testuko Okuhira. Many girls are imitating her style and such girls are called a“Peco Girl.”Make sure to check out information about this brand via her website and her SNS since the store is opened for a limited time offer and fixed holidays are undecided.
◼︎InformationPECOCLUB
Address: HARAJUKU 80, 4-31-16, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:00 to 20:00
Access: 7 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station / 3 minutes on foot from Tokyo metro Chiyoda Lien Meiji Jingu Mae Station
URL：http://www.sparklingmall.jp/fs/sparklingmall/c/pecoclubHow did you like this article about purchasing trendy items in Harajuku?
Keep your eyes focused on these famous fashionable shops in Harajuku!
■MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center
MOSHI MOSHI BOX is a tourist information center located at the cross road of Takeshita Street, Meiji Street, and Harajuku Street. The staff there are experts on the Harajuku area. You can get the most up-to-date news of Harajuku from the site.
Services:
Service list
・free wi-fi
・free water
・free PC & charge
・baggage room
・gift shop
・currency exchange
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: The year-end and New Year holidays
Contact: 03-2225-6447
Twitter・Instagram @mmb_harajuku
Writer: Nao Shiota (MOSHI MOSHI BOX)
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“Kawaii Oiran (Japanese courtesan) Experience” started at “MOSHI MOSHI Kimono Salon” which is a rental kimono shop in Harajuku
“MOSHI MOSHI Kimono Salon Produced by YUMENOYA” which offers experience-based services under the concept of “Kawaii × Japanese style” started a new experience-based content called “Kawaii Oiran (Geisha) Experience” from the 22nd of November 2017.
The service which offers full-fledge traditional clothes and make-up arranged by Harajuku’s Kawaii (cute) culture can be enjoyed by visitors to Harajuku from both home and abroad.
Let’s enjoy a “Kawaii Oiran Experience” which you can only experience at “MOSHI MOSHI Kimono Salon.◼︎InformationMOSHI MOSHI Kimono Salon Produced by YUMENOYA
Address: 1F, MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Sight Seeing Bureau, 3-23-5, Jinguma, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:00 to 18:00
Fixed holiday: None
Contact: yumenoya.harajuku@gmail.com
URL：https://www.tokyo-samurai.com/blank
Kawaii Oiran Experience
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Kawaii Oiran Experience course
Price: 17,800 yen ＋ tax
Dressing service, hair making and make-up service are included / photos can be taken only inside the store
Required time: 90 min to 120 min
About 30 photos will be taken (the CD-R including the photos will be offered ※ extracting the photos from the CD is not allowed”
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・location photo-taking option – 3,000 yen ＋ tax(one spot) / 5,000 yen (three spots)
・Printing a photo album – 3,000 yen ＋ tax (the album will be delivered within 14 days)
・Walking experience – free (you can walk Takeshida Street – the staffs will guide you)
※ The services noted above might not be available depending on the reservation condition.
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#OOTD is fashion-lover Rikako “Ricopin” Ōya’s featured series on MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON where she exhibits the latest fashion from Japan. This will be the final entry to the long-standing and popular series which has taken place over a year already!
Ricopin’s crowning glory theme is a favourite colour (or colours) of hers: rainbow. In the final outfit of the article in which she makes up a look with her favourite items on the month she incorporates red as the main colour, her absolute favourite colour.
90’s mix littered with juicy colours
Ricopin stylishly layers yellow, orange and blue in this look which elicits a feeling of freshness and energy. Compact sizing of each item brings the entire outfit together instead of it looking too loud. The half zip sweatshirt and coach jacket gives us that 90’s mood.
Aymmy in the batty girls: Boa Coach Jacket ¥24,000, Shaggy Neck Knitwear ¥13,000, Checkered Skirt ¥14,000 / Everything else is a personal item of the stylist
playing daring with colours and a men’s-like balance
Combining the street styles of an oversized denim jacket and striped pants gives fresh expression when the jacket is striped and the pants are a bright colour. The white accessories and details also help to bring the entire outfit together.
VOLCAN&APHRODITE Shibuya 109: Denim Jacket ¥25,000, Sunglasses ¥2,000 / Aymmy in the batty girls: Striped Knitwear ¥13,000, Striped Pants ¥17,000, Boa Waist Pouch ¥9,000 / T&P Shibuya 109: Sneakers ¥2,900 / Everything else is a personal item of the stylist
open a lead with accented colours in a sporty look
Ricopin went on a colourful adventure with the high neck cut and sewn, belt and hood which complement the black down jacket base. The purple pants are surprisingly not overly flashy so even if you add colours it never looks too much. Her shoes are thick-soled to give a nice balance in terms of volume.
VOLCAN&APHRODITE Shibuya 109: Down Jacket ¥9,800, Corduroy Pants ¥6,980, Belt ¥980 / Candy Stripper: High Neck Cut & Sewn ¥6,800 / T&P Shibuya 109: Sneakers ¥2,900 / Everything else is a personal item of the stylist
＜Ricopin’s Thoughts＞
“I’ve always liked colour coordination and colourful clothes. Even in my recent outfits I’ve just worn red. My hair is blonde so I wear red clothing I get told I look like [Japanese comedian] Kazlaser [laughs]. But in brightening up I’ve come to enjoy more standout colours than before. I also want to try out blue and green items this year! In winter I’m inclined to wear the same kind of outdoor wear and I tend to go with safe colours in my looks, but when I saw the clothes this time around I saw the light in how much you can play around with colours like this! Whether I’ll be popular in them is another thing entirely [laughs] but I love girls who wear colourful fashion. I feel wearing colours makes you feel more alive. The outfit I personally find to be the easiest to wear is the one with the black down jacket and yellow belt. Accessories add colour so you can change your impression easily, can’t you. My colour recommendation is without question red! Be sure to try colour coordinating yourselves this winter too♡”
Cooperating Stores
VOLCAN&APHRODITE Shibuya 109 (03-3477-5072) / Aymmy in the batty girls (03-3470-0140) / Candy Stripper (03-5770-2201) / T&P Shibuya 109 (03-3477-5175)
Check out Ricopin’s own personal outfit!
In this section, Style Leader Ricopin shows us what clothes she’s into right now. For her finale, she clads a winter colour look that is very her style. Her thing right now is an everyday style that combines casualness and cuteness.
Owning the sizing with red as the main player
＜Interview＞
“This time I used my favourite colour, red, as the main colour! The down jacket is from Little Sunny Bite. This size which is like it’s hugging you is cute and warm and surprisingly goes with anything you combine it with so I’m all about it this year. Generally you’d wear the jacket zipped up with jeans and sneakers but this time I wanted to open the jacket up so I tried balance the volume with white socks and ballet shoes. I see these shoes so much in fashion on the streets and think it’s cute♡ The sweater is striped and is my kind of colourful. I want to carry on challenging myself to more colourful fashion this winter!”
＜Staff Comment＞
Thank you to all of you who have read this series over the past year. Ricopin’s style has refined with every article and she has shown growth. Her possibilities are endless! The series is coming to an end, but we want to have Ricopin appear in another project sometime in the future. We’ll be sure to keep you updated, so we ask for your continued support until then.
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Rikako Ōya
Won the grand prix in the 2009 LOVE Berry auditions. Currently signed to LesPros Entertainment. She is currently active in the talent world after having left the idol group Babyraids Japan. Known as “Ricopin” by her fans. She has an interest in playing the guitar, Harajuku Fashion and film cameras. Currently appears on the radio show “Ōya・Takami no Shaberi Suta!”
Twitter: @lespros_ricopin
Instagram: @rikako_ooya
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#OOTD is a featured series here on MMN by fashion-lover Rikako “Ricopin” Ōya in which she showcases the latest fashion from Japan. This time she has picked out the perfect party style for this season and winter break where there are lots of events taking place. This dress-up style has that Ricopin taste to it, one that makes you stand tall while maintaining a uniqueness. Her final outfit in the list is made up of her favourite items of the month and is another dress-up style.
feeling like a lady with fur
Ricopin creates a special ladies style simply by wrapping a a long-furred coat around a fitted one piece. Points of note are the belt tied up high and heels which give variation to the overall look.
MARTE: Fur Coat ¥21000, Used One Piece ¥8,800, Pumps ¥9,000, Bag ¥8,300
Aymmy in the batty girls: Beret ¥9,000 / Everything else is a personal item of the stylista touch of playfulness using individual motifs
The balance between the classic party style look of a dress and fur coat which has a cat design on the dress and Furby design on the back of the coat creates even more of a playfulness. An air of sophistication is also made with the long fur coat and bag.
Aymmy in the batty girls: Fur Coat ¥35,000, Pochette (Specimen) / Candy Stripper: One Piece ¥22,800
MARTE: Barrette ¥5,800 / T&P Shibuya 109: Long Fur Coat ¥1,900 / Everything else is a personal item of the stylist
a girly co-ord that brings out pop-ness using colour variations
This outfit co-ord is fashionable without feeling overdressed and is perfect for getting together with the girls, going out to the theme park and so on. Points to highlight are the down jacket and the boa skirt. The yellow tights give an accent to the look♡
Aymmy in the batty girls: Down Jacket ¥24,000, Boa Skirt ¥17,000
MARTE: Used Turtle Knit ¥5,300 / T&P Shibuya 109: Shoes ¥2,900 / Everything else is a personal item of the stylist<Ricopin’s Thoughts>
“I actually haven’t been to many parties in my private time, so it felt really fresh dressing up like this and doing this shoot! The location was a hotel which was just too wonderful that I thought ‘This needs to be on Instagram!’ (laughs) I played with motifs and colours this time, but it was something different from what you’d wear on a regular date. It was party fashion, something to enjoy going all out and dressing up for getting together with stylist girls, so it was great. The mint fur coat feels grown up, and the cat one piece co-ord brings out a style that separates you from others. The down jacket is perfect for outdoor events. I wore colours and items that require courage too, things that would be born precisely because it’s a party, so I definitely want people to try challenging themselves! This is the New Year season and winter vacation with lots of events, so be sure to enjoy wearing something different from what you’re used to♡”
Cooperating Stores
Aymmy in the batty girls (03-3470-0140) / Candy Stripper (03-5770-2201) / MARTE (03-3797-3123) T&P Shibuya 109 (03-3477-5175)
Check out Ricopin’s own personal outfit!
In this section, Style Leader Ricopin shows us what clothes she’s into right now. This time she has created a special winter style that is girly but spicy.
feeling yourself combining rock and girly styles
“I like the leather skirt so much that I wanted to buy it the moment I saw it. It’s from NADIA in Harajuku. It’s leather but has ribbons and mini flairs. It has a sweet and spicy vibe that’s irresistible♡ I tried making a co-ord that you can head out with as is by combining the red frill skirt and leopard fur coat. It’s winter so I want to look girly from time to time, but there’s a rock [gal] in me I can’t shake off easily that’s left in (laughs). I dressed up in heels, but it will be cute in sneakers too, so I recommend this look!”
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Rikako Ōya
Won the grand prix in the 2009 LOVE Berry auditions. Currently signed to LesPros Entertainment. She is currently active in the talent world after having left the idol group Babyraids Japan. Known as “Ricopin” by her fans. She has an interest in playing the guitar, Harajuku Fashion and film cameras. Currently appears on the radio show “Ōya・Takami no Shaberi Suta!”
Twitter: @lespros_ricopin
Instagram: @rikako_ooya
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#OOTD is a featured series here on MMN by fashion-lover Rikako “Ricopin” Ōya in which she showcases the latest fashion from Japan. The theme of her 10th entry is ‘Trad Style’ fused with school uniform elements. While these outfits are classy they are also nostalgic, calling back to older fashion, and are coordinated with that Ricopin taste. The final outfit in which she serves an outfit made up of her favourite items of the month has a slight air of retro-ness to it.
a bad trad serving a fresh style
Everyone has that one bad guy in class. He is Ricopin’s inspiration for this orthodox school look which she fashionably dons with a long T and baggy pants. The sleeve prints and typography on the belt give off an individualistically playful aura.
Chicago Jingumae: Used Vest ¥3,900 / Ammy in the batty girls: Long T-Shirt ¥6,500, Checkered Pants ¥21,000, Belt ¥2,500, Beret ¥8,000
*Everything else are the stylist’s personal items.
the magic of an honour student’s colour coordination that keeps on wowing
Ricopin takes the classic trad combo of tilden knitwear and a pleated skirt and spins her own twist on it by incorporating bright blue and leather. The yellow socks are a standout player in this overall chic getup.
Chicago Jingumae: Used Knitwear ¥1,000 / Laforet Harajuku: High Neck Sweater ¥2,800 (F&A), Oxford Shoes ¥6,400 (F&A), Pleated Leather Skirt ¥8,400 (F.i.n.t)
*Everything else are the stylist’s personal items.
an old-fashioned student outfit with a jumper skirt and stadium jumper
Ricopin forges grace with the checkered jumper skirt and brown high neck knitwear and fur stadium jumper. Her classic retro style schoolgirl look is on point. The knee high socks and red pumps are also a perfect match.
Laforet Harajuku: Fur Blouse ¥12,800 (F.i.n.t), Checkered One Piece ¥7,600 (F.i.n.t), High Neck Knitwear ¥3,800 (F&A), Ribbon Barrette ¥1,500 (F&A), Pumps ¥6,800 (an another angelus)
*Everything else are the stylist’s personal items.
<Ricopin’s Thoughts>
“It felt really fresh wearing the trad style with a school uniform look in a cute way! My usual outfits are really rough and loose, but this kind of tight look is precious and makes you hold your head high. Especially the first outfit. I actually want to try wearing that kind of boyish, casual style myself! The usual thing to do is wear a shirt under the fest, but the long T gives it that bad boy look. Plus it went with my hairstyle so I liked it. Although the combination of the pleated skirt and knitwear in the second outfit are the school items the mature look is super cute♡ I also personally like casually adding different colours here and there. The final outfit is a classic girly look. It’s part of my image so it was easy to wear. Also, I’m really into brown right now. My nails are painted that colour so making the inner part of this look brown was a highlight of the outfit♪”
Cooperating Stores
Jingumae Chicago (03-5414-5107) / Aymmy in the batty girls (03-3470-0140) / F.i.n.t Laforet Harajuku (03-5843-0395)
Check out Ricopin’s own personal outfit!
In this section, Style Leader Ricopin shows us what clothes she’s into right now. This time around she’s created an outfit entirely out of clothes from her favourite brand – Aymmy in the batty girls! Her look is centred around her most beloved item: overalls.
my best co-ord, it was love at first sight
<Interview>
“I love this overall so much I’ve probably posted it so many times on Instagram (laughs). This was actually my first overall I bought. The shape is beautiful and the legs look long, and combining it with the knitted jumper from the same brand makes it the ultimate cute♡ If you’re not careful with overalls you end up looking childish, but having mature elements makes it wonderful, like the high waist design and ribbon on the back. It’s easy to get the balance right and it’ll go with any shoes, but when thinking about the knitwear and my own style I decided to go with platforms♡”
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Rikako Ōya
Won the grand prix in the 2009 LOVE Berry auditions. Currently signed to LesPros Entertainment. Known as “Ricopin” by her fans, she is active as a model and talent. She has an interest in playing the guitar, Harajuku Fashion and film cameras. She appears on the radio show “Oya & Takami no Shaberi Suta!”.
Twitter: @lespros_ricopin
Instagram: @rikako_ooya
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#OOTD is a featured series here on MMN by fashion-lover Rikako “Ricopin” Ōya in which she showcases the latest fashion from Japan. The theme of her 9th entry is ‘Outdoor Mix’ – a new style that combines outdoor clothing with something completely different to add new flavour to the outfit. At the end of the article, Ricopin also delivers her favourite items this month with a personal style of her own.
bringing the spice with a fluffy boa
Ricopin is donning a boa jumper―a classic material for outdoor wear―and the blue colour brings out that showiness even more. Combined with a leopard print skirt, this look brings a spicy street mix that’s in right now.
Candy Stripper: Boa Upper ¥14,800 / Chicago Jingumae: Used Skirt ¥2,900
*Everything else are the stylist’s personal items.
unnatural strip colour combination = mood
This warm and fluffy style has a real outdoor vibe brought out by the fur aviator hat and corduroy jumper skirt. This is layered with a striped multi-coloured knitted top to transform the outfit into a 90’s pop look.
Candy Stripper: Striped Knitwear ¥15,800 / Jingumae Chicago: Used Jumper Skirt ¥3,900 / F.i.n.t: Boa Hat ¥4,800
*Everything else are the stylist’s personal items.
authentic outerwear x one piece = an unexpected matching
Ricopin is enjoying unexpected match between an outdoor boa jacket and stylish one piece. The real surprise player in this look however is the waffle leggings. The trendy purple and mellowness of everything else works to bring the whole look together.
Candy Stripper: Boa Jacket ¥23,800 / Aymmy in the batty girls: One Piece ¥16,500 / Jingumae Chicago: Used Leggings ¥1,900¥
<Ricopin’s Thoughts>
“I wonder, is ‘outdoor’ often thought about as outdoor festival? It felt refreshing working on my personal style [below] because I did a lot of things I’ve never done before! And not just that – rather than changing the whole look I mixed different styles which is fun, isn’t it? It changes your image in a good way. For example, the first outfit with the boa parker. The balance is easy to replicate but the leopard print is very much now. I like it so much I want to add it to my own wardrobe. Wearing a hood is warm too. It’s a balance I want everyone else to try too♡. The third outfit with the stripes and jumper skirt felt like something new, and I’m glad I wore an aviator cap, they’re all the rage this year! The concept of combining a mini one piece and waffle leggings in the third style is super cute. This is the number one style I want to try the most now!”
Cooperating Stores
Jingumae Chicago (03-5414-5107) / Candy Stripper (03-5770-2201) / Aymmy in the batty girls (03-3470-0140) / F.i.n.t Laforet Harajuku (03-5843-0395)
Check out Ricopin’s own personal outfit!
In this section, Style Leader Ricopin shows us what clothes she’s into right now. This month she is serving a 90’s outfit styled around a one piece with chic, autumnal colours♡
today’s trendy girl fashion transforms mature elements into childish ones
<Ricopin Interview>
“This is a balance I wanted to try: a mini one piece with long boots! I’m all about that 90’s kogyaru balance right now, but it’s something I’ve never done before, so when I thought about what I should wear, I came across this X-girl one piece. The length matches with the boots’ perfectly, and the logo has a mature colour tone that is cute. The waist squeezes, and it also has pockets. I’m a fanatic for it even just wearing it on its own. It’s too wonderful a thing! (laughs) I’m doing autumn this time , so I tried to make it autumn-y and chic by combining with a black hat.”
Writer Stylist: Manami Ishii
Photographer: Asami Nobuoka
Translator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga
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Rikako Ōya
Won the grand prix in the 2009 LOVE Berry auditions. Currently signed to LesPros Entertainment. ” Known as “Ricopin” by her fans, she is active as a model and talent. She has an interest in playing the guitar, Harajuku Fashion and film cameras. She appears on the radio show “Oya & Takami no Shaberi Suta!”.
Twitter: @lespros_ricopin
Instagram: @rikako_ooya
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Rikako “Ricopin” is a Japanese model and this is her featured article series in which she delivers the latest fashion from Japan.
For her 8th entry to the series, Ricopin is serving us a “Neo-Punk Mix” theme. The style incorporates elements of hardcore punk while lacing it with the kind of street and girly vibes that are in today―Ricopin style. She’s also joined once more by Yuri Suganuma again this month in her personal co-ord section.
Street Mix means playing with colours & designs
The t-shirt and knitted fabric pants have that 90s street style vibe to them. Nonchalantly added to that is checkered outerwear and a pair of boots which act as her punk components. By daring to add these colours it creates a unique, one-step-ahead of the pack punk style.
KAWI JAMELE (LTN Showrooms): T-Shirt ¥2,800, Knitted Pants ¥11,800, Knitted Beret ¥2,800, Boots ¥13,800
*Everything else are items from the stylist.
An orthodox punk look with leather and a checkered pattern
The leather jacket and checkered skirt alone give that “hard” look – they’re an indispensable combination in punk. The bright red t-shirt adds a change to the look while the long length of the skirt adds the kind of silhouette that’s in right now.
Aymmy in the batty girls: T-Shirt ¥7,500, Checkered Long Skirt ¥22,000
*Everything else are items from the stylist.
Serving spicy sweetness with a rockabilly mix
This style combines a glittery top with a circular skirt that falls gently. These girly monotone items serve a 50s rockabilly style while the redness of the hat give a punk element.
Aymmy in the batty girls: Beret ¥8,000, Skirt ¥14,000 / KAWI JAMELE (LTN Showroom): Shoes ¥12,800
*Everything else are items from the stylist.
＜Ricopin’s Thoughts＞
“I’ve loved that hard style since long ago. During middle school I was crazy on black co-ords, and before that I wore a lot of leather accessories. But this time I did things like combining a jacket with a deep blue checkered pattern, and added more colours to the co-ords. Even thought it was in the ‘hard’ realm I really felt a newness! The purple and orange combination in the first co-ord is also my theme colour for this year. I also added purple lipstick to match. Just wearing that really brings out your face. It makes you look stylish so I recommend it. The styling of the third co-ord with the checkered skirt is my favourite! The glitter material and skirt seem girly but they’re also cool. It seems easy to look flashy by just adding small accessories. The truth is whenever I go shopping after doing these shoots [for this article series] I’m learning while remembering how I combined things. Up to now I’ve done a lot of styles that are more bright and cheerful so for autumn and winter I sure want to go for something chic and cool!”
Cooperating Stores
LTN Showroom (KAWI JAMELE) (03-6690-8776), Aymmy in the batty girls (03-3470-0140)
In this section, Style Leader Ricopin shows us what clothes she’s into right now. This month she’s joined again by Yuri Suganuma, a model who Ricopin has much respect and affection for.
Serving autumn with colours that are more chic than usual
＜Ricopin Interview＞
“I haven’t owned a lot of autumn browns and smoky colours up to now, but recently I’ve been wearing beige Chinos, and I like incorporating pink beige like today, so I’ve started collecting them. They are mellow colours but have their standout traits. I’m losing my strength to them they’re so easy to get by with (laughs). For example although t-shirts are standard simply changing the colour makes it autumn-like and changes the entire feel. That’s what I’m showing. I combined it with black but short pants and sandals aren’t too heavy and look good for the turning point of the seasons. It was a very fun photo shoot♡”
＜Yuri Suganuma Interview＞
“The first thing that popped into my head for this autumn coloured shoot was the colour orange. The orange skirt and orange logo on the t-shirt gives a sense of uniformity.The skirt and boots are also leather. Heavy material like that brings out the seasonal vibes. Incidentally, when I came up with this outfit, I realised the colours felt Halloween-y and thought ‘this really is an autumn outfit!’ (laughs) And Ricopin combined beige with black so we look like twins which I’m glad about!”
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Rikako ŌyaWon the grand prix in the 2009 LOVE Berry auditions. Currently signed to LesPros Entertainment. ” Known as “Ricopin” by her fans, she is active as a model and talent. She has an interest in playing the guitar, DJing, Harajuku Fashion and film cameras. She appears on the radio show “Oya & Takami no Shaberi Suta!”.
Twitter: @lespros_ricopin
Instagram: @rikako_ooya
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Rikako “Ricopin” Oya is the leader of style in Babyraids Japan, a five-member idol unit. This is her featured article series in which she delivers the latest fashion from Japan.
The theme for the 7th entry to this series is ‘Vintage Style,’ where Ricopin is combining second hand clothing, classic items and more to give us a more mature version of herself than usual. She’s also joined by Yuri Suganuma this month in her personal co-ord section.
Layered one piece heightens gorgeousness
Ricopin has layered a vintage floral one piece with a chic velour one piece. Adding a floral design brings out the true colour of the main single tone one piece.
Aymmy in the batty girls: Velour One Piece ¥25,000 / MARTE: Vintage Floral One Piece ¥12,000
*Everything else are personal items.
A vintage dress for a special occasion
This bold and confident one piece screams vintage design. Adding the low tone bag and pumps together with the belt eliminates any sense of childlikeness to bring out the inner lady.
MARTE: One Piece ¥13,000, Pumps ¥12,000, Original Earrings ¥6,800 / Fi.n.t Laforet Harajuku: Bag ¥9,200 (an another angelus)
*Everything else are personal items.
Matching Set + Scarf = Best Combo
This sophisticated Glen checkered matching outfit is the kind of thing you imagine being worn at the cinema in the olden days. The vintage scarf around her neck serves that classic mood. The red socks and black shoes also add a freshness.
Fi.n.t Laforet Harajuku (an another angelus): Checkered Jacket ¥9,400, Glen Checkered Skirt ¥7,800
Ricopin’s Thoughts
I normally wear colourful and casual outfits, so challenging myself to a classical and mature style felt really fresh! It felt like an adventure for me, but even the staff said “It suits you!” so clothes like this will be nice for autumn too♡ Out of them all I really liked the checkered set, so much that I want to add them to my wardrobe. You can co-ordinate them separately too. They seem easy to pull off. The theme was vintage so I wore second hand clothes too, but I felt a bit of contrivance even with the one piece. Combining the pink one piece with green pumps really suited my tastes! I often go to second hand stores in my own time, so I want to try looking for some more beautiful vintage items. This was a really fun photo shoot, I felt like I became the star of a movie.
Cooperating Stores
MARTE (03-3797-3123), Fi.n.t Laforet Harajuku (03-5843-0395), Aymmy in the batty girls (03-3470-0140)
Check out Ricopin’s own personal style!
In this section, Style Leader Ricopin shows us what clothes she’s into right now. This month she’s joined by model Yuri Suganuma in a dream collaboration. Their theme is ‘Vivid Colour.’ They did all the styling themselves.
Going on a date with Yuri Suganuma in vivid coloured co-ords♡
Rikako Ōya Interview
“It was a dream photoshoot to have Yurippa as a guest. I’ve loved her for a long time and have always sent her love calls♡ I see Yurippa as someone who wears vivid colours, so I decided to make that the theme. After being lost on what colours to pick for the outfit I set my eyes on getting entire outfit that was vivid and under ¥10,000! The white denim was from GU so it was around ¥2,400, the top was jouetie so around ¥3,000, and the shoes were given to me, so this was a super cheap co-ord. The colours aren’t too in-your-face. I also added red, my favourite colour. Yurippa uses white as a base colour from time to time too, so I’m glad we were able to link together nicely.”
Yuri Suganuma Interview
“When you say ‘vivid co-ord’ it has the impression that it’s flashy and difficult to get the colours right, but this time I was particiular with layering a long t-shirt with colourful bottoms that peek out. By doing that the colours aren’t over-emphasised. It adds an accent that looks cute! This long t-shirt is also a collaboration with STRIPE CLUB. It’s something I designed, but one thing to point out is the neck colour from the ringer t-shirt which is the base. And so that it doesn’t look plain I balanced the outfit with straps. This is the second time I have met with Ricopin, but I’m so happy that she called me for this shoot! We got excited about a show we’re watching, so I want more time to talk with her again.”
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Rikako Ōya (Babyraids Japan)Won the grand prix in the 2009 LOVE Berry auditions. Currently signed to LesPros Entertainment. Active as a member of idol group “Babyraids Japan.” Known as “Ricopin” by her fans, she is in charge of talking for the group. Her trademark is her twin-tail hairstyle. She has an interest in playing the guitar, DJing, Harajuku Fashion and film cameras. She appears on the radio show “Babyraids Japan Oya & Takami no Shaberi Suta!”.
Babyraids Japan Official Fan Club Website：http://babyraids.lespros.co.jp/
Twitter：@lespros_ricopin
Instagram：@rikako_ooya
Writer/Stylist: Manami Ishii
Photographer: Asami Nobuoka
Translator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga
TALENT PROFILE
Yuri Suganuma
Yuri Suganuma is a model with a high fashion sense that has been picked up by various magazines. She receives much love and support from girls of the same generation as her to whom she is known by her nickname “Yurippa.” She has a huge influence across her social media. Recently, she has stepped into other fields outside of modelling, such as appearing in TV shoots and in music videos. She is skilled in make-up and involved in the development of cosmetics.
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Rikako “Ricopin” Oya is the leader of style in Babyraids Japan, a five-member idol unit. This is her featured article series in which she delivers the latest fashion from Japan. The theme for July 2018 is ‘Sports Mix.’ Ricopin will showcase three different colourful sporty trending styles as well as one of her own personal favourite co-ords right now.
90’s sports style with vivid colour
Mixing colour sports items like a jersey pants, sun visor and lined clothing is in right now. Ricopin is also donning a pop camisole and rustic accessories to give us that 90’s vibe.
one spo: Sun Visor ¥2,500, Line Choker ¥2,900, Sandals ¥5,900 / KOL ME BABY Shibuya 109: Jersey Pants ¥3,800
An unexpectedly girly parker one piece
Wearing a casual parker one piece can look girly when combined with short sleeves and heels. Wearing a sun visor and waist pouch brings takes full advantage of the one piece’s design and adds variety to complete this sporty look.
one spo: One Piece ¥6,900 / KOL ME BABY Shibuya 109: Sun Visor ¥2,300, Waist Pouch ¥1,900
Showing a healthy amount of skin with layered mesh
The bra top and running pants are true sports items and are made even more stylish with a mesh top. Adding the checkered beret and knee high socks gives originality and a street vibe.
SPINNS: Bra Top ¥3,500, Mesh Top ¥1,998, Short Pants ¥1,998 / KOL ME BABY Shibuya 109: Beret ¥2,300
Ricopin’s Comments
“All of the styles today are cute, it was seriously so much fun! I often wear a lot of colourful clothes, so today’s colour co-ordination and balance will come in useful. I’ve been interested in sun visors since last year, but I haven’t been able to challenge myself to wearing one. But after putting one on this time it’s easier to incorporate into an outfit than I thought, and just wearing one brings out something different from everybody else, so I want to try wearing them more this year! I also really like jersey pants and wear them in my own styles but playing around with colours and accessories I felt like I learned how to add variety without It being too much. I love the sporty look, so I want to go on and wear it more!
Participating Store List
one spo 03-3408-2771 ／ KOL ME BABY Shibuya 109 03-3477-5093 ／ SPINNS 0120-011-984
Check out Ricopin’s own style!
In this section, Style Leader Ricopin shows us what she’s into right now for her own style. She did all the styling herself too and there’s an interview with her afterwards, so be sure to check it out.
A sweet and refreshing look with wide denim and a blouse
Interview
“I actually normally don’t wear a lot of baggy pants. I have a lot of skinny pants. It’s hard to balance them with something, and there’s parts I avoid, but the moment I found these pants it was love at first sight. They were a challenge, but when I put them on they were cute like I imagined♡ It was difficult combining it with an equally cute top. In the end I found a blouse at WEGO which added a sweet mix. I’ve worn the sneakers several times in this article series. They have thick soles so they go well with the wide pants. I recommend them!”
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Rikako Ōya (Babyraids Japan)Won the grand prix in the 2009 LOVE Berry auditions. Currently signed to LesPros Entertainment. Active as a member of idol group “Babyraids Japan.” Known as “Ricopin” by her fans, she is in charge of talking for the group. Her trademark is her twin-tail hairstyle. She has an interest in playing the guitar, DJing, Harajuku Fashion and film cameras. She appears on the radio show “Babyraids Japan Oya & Takami no Shaberi Suta!”.
Babyraids Japan Official Fan Club Website：http://babyraids.lespros.co.jp/Twitter：@lespros_ricopin
Instagram：@rikako_ooya
Writer：Manami Ishii
Photographer：Asami Nobuoka
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Rikako “Ricopin” Oya is the leader of style in Babyraids Japan, a five-member idol unit. This is her featured article series in which she delivers the latest fashion from Japan. The theme for this 5th entry is ‘clear material,’ and she’s bringing it with three different styles that capture the current trend, as well as one of her own plain co-ords. Check out the chemical reaction between these transparent and accessory-focused summertime threads and Ricopin’s style.
Combining a clear accessory with the outfits’ colours
The red and black on the clothes together with the clear bag and earrings help the accessories to stand out even more. There’s also transparent material used in the outfit which refines the simple t-shirt and denim jeans.
SPINNS: Clear Bag ¥1,998, Cami Dress ¥2,599 / one spo: T-Shirt ¥3,900, Jeans ¥7,900
Dressing a simple co-ord with an accessory
The summer vibe in this outfit is brought out by the added clear belt and sunglasses to the smooth co-ord which consists of a t-shirt and skirt. The look is completed with accessories lining the face which give an air of playfulness.
SPINNS: Belt ¥999, Sunglasses ¥1,998, Earrings ¥700 / KOL ME BABY (Shibuya 109): Skirt ¥5,900 / one spo: Necklace ¥2,900
Clad in vibrance and sparkles with glitter and transparency
The top and clear bag have glitter in them, meaning this eye-catching co-ord can be shown off even at night. The lace up skirt and straw hat evoke girliness, and showing a moderate amount of skin gives a sense of effortlessness.
KOL ME BABY (Shibuya 109): Clear Bag ¥1,500 / Honey Salon by foppish: Sandals ¥14,800, Skirt ¥12,500 / Aymmy in the batty girls: Hat ¥8,640
Ricopin’s Comments
“Transparent material is a thing of summer and didn’t require any challenge, but this photo opportunity made me wants bags! They’re see-through so I think long and hard about what to put inside (laughs), but they’re super cute. There’s a lot of transparent small accessories, so you can easily add them to your outfit which is one great thing about them. Adding accessories is something anyone can do and is really ‘in’ right now. The earrings and sunglasses were good too, but I’m interested in chokers. If I actually get one, something like a red camisole one piece is close to what I’d wear, so I’d like to go for something like that.”
Check out Ricopin’s plain clothes!
In this section, Style Leader Ricopin shows us what she’s into right now for her plain clothes. She did all the styling herself too!
Colour is her ally with this pop one piece style
“I’m all about collecting one pieces right now. From those I’ve picked out my favourite purple crochet one piece. The sandals have purple on them too. The colour scheme is really my favourite part, it’s like Ariel from The Little Mermaid. I love coloured clothing, so I find myself worry over colour combinations, but ever since I started this series I feel that the things I want to wear and the things I want to get out there are expressed in my outfits. I want to wear colourful co-ords more and more this summer!”
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Rikako Ōya (Babyraids Japan)
Won the grand prix in the 2009 LOVE Berry auditions. Currently signed to LesPros Entertainment. Active as a member of idol group “Babyraids Japan.” Known as “Ricopin” by her fans, she is in charge of talking for the group. Her trademark is her twin-tail hairstyle. She has an interest in playing the guitar, DJing, Harajuku Fashion and film cameras. She appears on the radio show “Babyraids Japan Oya & Takami no Shaberi Suta!”.
Babyraids Japan Official Fan Club Website：http://babyraids.lespros.co.jp/
Twitter：@lespros_ricopin
Instagram：@rikako_ooya
Writer：Manami Ishii
Photographer：Asami Nobuoka
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Rikako “Ricopin” Oya is the stylish leader of Babyraids Japan, a five-member idol unit. This is her article feature in which she delivers the latest trends in Japan and offers up real, full-scale street styling. The theme for this fourth entry is “90’s.” She is serving three different styles in addition to her own plain clothes, all overflowing with young 90’s power and pop.
Feb. 2018: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/92585
Mar.2018: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/98003
Apr. 2018：https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/104945
High Tension Off-Shoulder
This is look is off-shoulder and shows off some skin in a 90’s style. The summery, multi-coloured border gives a retro pop vibe. The sporty denim jeans have a line stripped down the side, and tailoring it into a street style elevates the feeling of this year!
Tops ¥4860/jouetie Denim ¥10,800/jouetie
School Style Infused with Boyish Influences
The milk tea coloured checkered shirt is part of her personal wardrobe which she bought at a second-hand store. The bright red stadium jacket together with the denim skirt screams ‘school girl,’ and the sneakers and headband add a boyish undertone.
Jacket ¥23760/Aymmy in the batty girls Skirt ¥6480/ jouetie
Hippy-Like with a Crochet Lace Skirt
The crochet skirt has a colourful flower pattern, which when worn together with the two-colour camisole transforms the look into something reminiscent of a cute 90’s dancer. The free-hippy-like crochet lace skirt is a healthy and active co-ord for the early summer.
Tops ¥3240 /jouetie Skirt ¥3990/jouetie
Comments from Ricopin
Today’s three styles combine items from my everyday wardrobe. I don’t normally show skin, so I wonder if I feel inside that I’ve tried out a lot of looks? The crochet lace mini skirt was an item I absolutely wanted to try wearing this year. This kind of 90’s healthy and girly look is cute, right! At any rate, since beginning this featured series, my personal wardrobe has quickly become stylish! I’ve become much more able to pick out and wear clothes that I want to wear. This theme had that free feeling you only got in the 90’s, and I got to get close to myself in those terms! What should I go with next, I wonder…?
Check out one of Ricopin’s everyday outfits!
In this section, Ricopin showcases us her favourite ordinary outfit at the moment, demonstrating her power as a leader of style!
Innocent Girl with Nostalgic Dots
When I was a child, I had a phobia of dots. That’s why I’m not good at looking at polka dots. I’ve gone and overcome that extremely easily by having coming across this one-piece from Jouetie! It’s feminine and the neck is open wide, but it can be worn easily and casually, and if you wear heels with it like I did today it can look cute even if you’re a lady! The lace cache coeur part also has a classic sweet feel. It’s my favourite part.
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Rikako Ōya (Babyraids Japan)
Won the grand prix in the 2009 LOVE Berry auditions. Currently signed to LesPros Entertainment. Active as a member of idol group “Babyraids Japan.” Known as “Ricopin” by her fans, she is in charge of talking for the group. Her trademark is her twin-tail hairstyle. She has an interest in playing the guitar, DJing, Harajuku Fashion and film cameras. She appears on the radio show “Babyraids Japan Oya & Takami no Shaberi Suta!”.
Babyraids Japan Official Fan Club Website: http://babyraids.lespros.co.jp/
Twitter: @lespros_ricopin
Instagram: @rikako_ooya
Writer：Ai Watanabe
Photographer：Asami Nobuoka
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Rikako “Ricopin” Ōya is the stylish leader of Babyraids Japan, a five-member idol unit. This is her article feature in which she delivers the latest trends in Japan. The theme of this third entry is “Colourful Mix.” Ricopin will show you pop-inspired fashion items that she has been rapidly getting into recently through her colourful lenses!
February 2018: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/92585
March 2018: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/98003
A Body Conscious One Piece with Slightly Tacky Colours
The mini one-piece with padded shoulders with its 80’s style bubble vibe gives a fresh look. This impactful item combined with the punchy deep green spats is a risky move and challenges tacky colours.
Blazer Style One Piece: ¥6,990 (Bershka) / Bershka Leggings: ¥1,990 (Bershka)
Sugar Pink Tucked in is the Only Way to Go
Here we have a refreshing passion pink t-shirt with a funny print and beautiful satin trunks with light pink gradation. Because these are girly colours there’s a perfect balance between casual and not-too-sweet.
T-shirt, Pants, Sandals (Personal Items)
A Daring Mix of Multi-Coloured Stripes & Vivid Red
Red is the main player in this outfit. Emphasising the strength of this edgy red supports the colours of the stripes, such as the light pink and blue. A tinge of black serves to highlight the red even more. This is a casual style with red worn easily.
Denim Jacket w/ Rings: ¥5,990 (Bershka) / Bershka T-Shirt: ¥990 (Bershka) / Wrap Maxi One Piece: ¥3,290 (Forever21)
Ricopin’s Thoughts:
“Your mood elevates when you wear colourful colours! I made my hair pink, so in this co-ord where pink is the main colour, I made an all-pink outfit together with pink hair. This is a style I’ve always wanted to try. The yellow of the checkered one-piece together with the green spats is something I personally loved. This colour coordination is something I want to incorporate into my own personal looks. The impact given by the colours is strong, and I think something very important when it comes to being fashionable. With summer on its way I have a hunch I’m going to want to wear more and more colourful things! It was fun coming to challenge myself to a new style in today’s shoot too!”Check out Ricopin’s cveryday outfit: Mode Street Style with a Transforming Skirt
“Right now, I’m extremely fond of clothing items with a changing shape, like these skirt pants which I was taken with at first sight!! They’re a long-pleated skirt and short pants merged into one. From the front, you can get a brief glimpse that they’re short pants. It’s an interesting design. It’s easy to try wearing a co-ord that shows just this much skin, so it’s both fashionable and summery. You can even remove the skirt part and use it as an item on its town. My top is a ringer t-shirt, which adds a street style to the mode skirt!”
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Rikako Ōya (Babyraids Japan)
Won the grand prix in the 2009 LOVE Berry auditions. Currently signed to LesPros Entertainment. Active as a member of idol group “Babyraids Japan.” Known as “Ricopin” by her fans, she is in charge of talking for the group. Her trademark is her twin-tail hairstyle. She has an interest in playing the guitar, DJing, Harajuku Fashion and film cameras. She appears on the radio show “Babyraids Japan Oya & Takami no Shaberi Suta!”.
Babyraids Japan Official Fan Club Website: http://babyraids.lespros.co.jp/
Twitter: @lespros_ricopin
Instagram: @rikako_ooya
Writer：Ai Watanabe
Photographer：Asami Nobuoka
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This article series features Rikako “Ricopin” Ōya from idol group Babyraids Japan introducing fashion styles in collaboration with popular fashion brands. For her second entry, she teamed up with Nadia Flores en el Corazon, a multi-brand stores in Harajuku that Ricopin can’t stop loving. Check out the cute, spring-evoking style she has put together below.
Controlling sweetness in co-ords with colours & textures
When thrown on, this blouse and beret screams ‘girly.’ The leather camisole one-piece shifts the look to arouse a ladylike mood. And by picking something coquettish and high cut, the style becomes trendy and in.
Springtime baby pink emits your radiance even more
This is a collectively pink one-tone co-ord. Combing sweet pink with a souvenir jacket, too, is the definition of cute. For shoes – high thigh boots, keeping good balance with the entire look.
Nonchalant colour employment neutralises any overbearing monotone-ness
A hard riders jacket displays decency, and when worn elegantly offers that lady taste. The classy details in the one-piece shirt such as the patch pockets and walnut buttons are girly, and the choice of black accessories offers a chic aura.
Ricopin’s Plain Clothes Check: clothes today are boyish
“How did you all like this month’s looks? This time around I had my fill of Nadia Flores en el Corazon, a multi-brand store that has a way-too-cute selection of lovely items! All they have is cute items, so I of course recommend their stuff for girly girls, as well as those looking to remove that mannish style. In any case, the article focuses on girly looks, so I made my personal clothes today are boyish. The main piece is the remade shirt with pleated cuffs that I bought at Santa Monica. It’s a simple co-ord, so I used a beret and some sneakers for accent. Spring is getting warmer and the desire to shop is growing, which is fun, right? Alrighty, see you again. Bye-bye♪”
■InformationRikako Ōya (Babyraids Japan)
Won the grand prix in the 2009 LOVE Berry auditions. Currently signed to LesPros Entertainment. Active as a member of idol group “Babyraids Japan.” Known as “Ricopin” by her fans, she is in charge of talking for the group. Her trademark is her twin-tail hairstyle. She has an interest in playing the guitar, DJing, Harajuku Fashion and film cameras. She appears on the radio show “Babyraids Japan Oya & Takami no Shaberi Suta!”.
Babyraids Japan Official Fan Club Website：http://babyraids.lespros.co.jp/
Twitter：@lespros_ricopin
Instagram：@rikako_ooya
