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♪”
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
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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♪”
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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/
Writer：Ryoichi Komaba
Photograph：Asami Nobuoka
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MMN Festival 2018: Laforet Harajuku — Natsume Mito’s Self-Produced Picture Book Themed Fashion Show With Guest Models
MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON FESTIVAL 2018 in SHIBUYA will take place in Harajuku and Shibuya on Saturday March 24th and Sunday March 25th. Model and artist Natsume Mito has produced her very own show titled Tobidase! Picture Book Show ～Storytime With Natsume Mito～ that she’s set to showcase at Laforet Museum Harajuku on March 24th.
This marks the first fashion show Natsume Mito has produced and will be based on a book she has chosen: Bulldog Tantei to Kieta Hoshi by Tomonori Taniguchi (BUNKEIDO Co., LTD.)
The story is as follows. The stars have disappeared from the sky. During this time, a letter arrives for the bulldog detective requesting he search for the lost stars. He accepts and heads out to find them. He’s able to locate them, but why did they disappear, and who sent the letter…? This exciting story is full of heart and can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
In an entirely experiment, the world of the book will be brought to life through fashion! Natsume Mito will read the book aloud and models will take to the stage to thrill the audience. The line-up features a string of fantastic models representing the aomoji-kei fashion culture: Yuri Suganuma, Ema Tanioku, Eri Tanioku, Aino Kuribayashi, Chie Tsuji, Abe Akari, Saki Shibata, Rinko Murata, Manaka Arai, Alice Ikeda, Una, Anna Kawamura, and more.
Everything from the picture book to the model selection, casting and even the stage performance itself including the walking and lighting was thought up by Natsume Mito herself.
The outfit styling has also been entirely done by Natsume Mito. She dropped by some of her favourite second-hand clothing stores to pick out clothes which she made into outfits for each model while thinking about the role casting and story of the picture book. She even remade some outfits herself to fit the image of the show!
Finally, here’s a message to everyone from Natsume Mito:
I love picture books and I love fashion too so I and thought it’d be fun to create a fashion show that combined those two worlds, so I decided to create a picture book fashion show. The art in this book is cute and the story is really moving. I wanted to do a show that presented a sparkly world, so I chose this book.
I did things like coordinate clothes, and I was super excited when thinking up the performance! This is my first time trying this, so there are still parts that I can’t imagine how they’ll turn out, but I’ll work my hardest so that everybody who comes to watch will have smiles on their faces and get sucked into the world of the book. I want to create a stage performance so that people can come to be interested in picture books.
I’m also thinking up content that everybody can enjoy, so please be sure to come by! I’m also posting videos of the show being prepared on Instagram stories, so please check if out if you’d like.
Todibase! Picture Book Show ～Storytime With Natsume Mito～ will begin at 13:40 on Saturday March 24th at Laforet Museum Harajuku. Don’t miss Natsume Mito’s first challenge!
■InformationTodibase! Picture Book Show ～Storytime With Natsume Mito～
Location: Laforet Museum Harajuku
Date: Saturday March 24, 2018
Time: 13:40 START (subject to change)
*Please note that admission may be restricted in case of overcrowding.
MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON FESTIVAL 2018 in SHIBUYA
Locations: SHIBUYA CAST. / Tower Records Shibuya / Laforet Museum Harajuku / Onden Shrine
Dates: Saturday 24 March – Sunday 25 March
Time: 11:00-21:00 *Times differ at each area
Official Event Website: https://fes18.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ja/
Free Pre-Registration: http://mmnf2018.peatix.com -
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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Using the camera app, “SNOW” you can create unique photos which look just like instant camera photos
The camera app, SNOW is known for its cute and fun processing features. For fashion conscience girls, the creating of instant camera-like photos using SNOW is gaining popularity. Here, we will explain what kind of processes are possible with SNOW.
First, start up SNOW and choose your selfie filter. Choose one of the camera icons from the icons enclosed in the red box. Next, choose the filter of your choice. For this example, we have chosen the Andriod version of SNOW．Try using the 3 filters enclosed in the blue box, starting from the one on the left.
For an iPhone use the camera filter.
Here is the first filter. It creates a faint-looking photo. The photo has a transient-feel to it.
The second filter creates a more austere-feeling image. This filter is recommended for taking cool landscape photos.
The last filter creates a photo where the center of the photo is clear and focused but the surroundings are a bit blurred. This makes for a retro-looking photo. Orange colors are highlighted so it is just right for taking café food items. For all filters the date appears automatically in the right corner of the photo so when you use a smartphone it is recommended that you take a photo with your smartphone on its side.
Another filter that is highly recommended is this one.
Choose the “collage” icon from the icons enclosed in the red box. Next, choose the filter of your choice from the filters enclosed in the blue box.
When you take a photo using this filter it looks similar to the frame of a film camera. It makes for a very unique photo, one you will want to upload on your SNS.
Better than having to carry a bulky film camera, why not just use SNOW to get a similar quality photo. If you get bored with the same style photos, why not try using SNOW and create film camera style photos.
Source：HARAJUKU KAWAII STYLE
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SNOW
・Google play store（DL）
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.campmobile.snow&hl=ja
・iTunes（DL）
https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/スノー-snow-おもしろカメラ-ビデオ通話/id1022267439?mt=8
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I assume some of you might have no idea which shop to go to even though you want to buy some second-hand clothes. In this article, I will introduce to you some recommended second-hand clothing stores in Harajuku!
Lots of original/remake products at “Santamonica”
Harajuku – the town that has come to be the Mecca for second-hand clothing for many years. Santa Monica is a store located away from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets that opened as the very first ladies only shop. 37 years on, it’s still the newest place to be so.
The main color of the store and the big signboard is white. It’s a store where you can enjoy second-hand clothing to a whole new level, a place that sells original items, remade items, and more. This store is recommended for the beginners of second-hand clothes
Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/28279
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Santa monica Harajuku store
Address: 〒150-0001, 4-25-5, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00
Holiday: no holiday
TEL：03-5474-1870
URL： http://www.harajuku-santamonica.comA second-hand clothing store which has many trendy items “FUNKTIQUE”
“FUNKTIQUE” is a second-hand clothing store located beside Tonchan Street. They sell trendy, modern items based on the street cultures of 90’s to 00’s. They collect various items from vintage sport brands, artistic small items and new items and the condition of each item is very good.
Many models and stylists visit this store and therefore I am sure that you can become the expert in fashion.
Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/42681
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FUNKTIQUE
住所：東京都渋谷区神宮前3-21-22 フィールドビル3F
営業時間：12:00～20:00
定休日：年中無休（年末・年始を除く）
“flower” where many “girly” items can be found
flower’s Harajuku store reached its 17th anniversary this year. The store has been offering selected-items that cannot be purchased at other stores and supporting girls who want to buy “girly” items. The clean and white/wood brown colored store has a comfy atmosphere which makes you want to stay for a long period of time! The space inside the store is wide and the clothes are not racked messily so you can find your favorite item easily.
The motto of the store is to sell simple/elegant and unique clothes. They also sell orthodox items such as denims and race blouses.
■Information
flower Harajuku Store
Address: 4-26-30
Business hours: 11:30 to 20:00
TEL：03-5414-3626
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Hello everyone! My name is Shiota and I am the curator of MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center.
There are many photo spots in Harajuku gathering much attention on TV programs and SNS.
In this article, I will introduce to you some recommended photo spots in Ura-Harajuku with a staff member of “MOSHI MOSHI Kimono Salon,” located next to MOSHI MOSHI BOX. Even places that you visit often look different when you are wearing a kimono. Just try, and you will see!
The kimono she is wearing is yellow/green which are colors that suit this spring season. The color of the obi (band) is the same as the color of the kimono so it has a settled-look and it is suitable to walk around town in this kimono.
We took a photo in front of the cute shoji (paper door) of MOSHI MOSHI Kimono Salon!
Beams Harajuku
The big wall painting beside BEAMS Harajuku was depicted by an artist ZIO ZIEGLER. The wall painting is very outstanding since the wall is painted black and white!
◼︎InformationBEAMS Harajuku
Address: 3-24-7, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00 to 20:00
Access: 6 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Meiji Jingumae Station 5th Exit
7 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station Takeshita Exit/Entrance
TEL： 03-3470-3947URL：www.beams.co.jp/
Design Festa Gallery Harajuku
A building that has a café and gallery. The exterior of the building was designed as an art work. The entrance fee is free so let’s visit this location!
◼︎InformationDESIGN FESTA GALLERY
Address: 3-20-18, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00 to 20:00
Fixed holiday: Year’s end holidays and New Year’s Day
Access: 6 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingumae Station 5th Exit
8 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Takeshita Exit/Entrance
TEL：03-3479-1442
URL：https://designfestagallery.com/
NOW IS FOREVER
A famous wall which is often featured on TV programs. The wall is located at the end of the street (Meiji Street) between New Balance and Muraski Sports.
Santo Nibunno Ichi
You will find this colorful building by going straight down the street between New Balance and Murasaki Sports located on Meiji Street, make a right turn at Family Mart and then make a right turn again at the first corner. The building includes tenants such as Harajuku’s popular second-hand-clothing store, “Santo Nibunno Ichi” and the photogenic ice cream shop, “Eddy’s Ice Cream.”
◼︎InformationSanto Nibunno Ichi
Address: 4-26-28, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: weekdays 13:00 to 20:00, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 20:00
Access: 7 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingumae Station 5th Exit
10 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station Takeshita Exit/Entrance
URL：3to2bunno1.com/
Princess One Spoon Tokyo
This is a store that sells 500 kinds of accessories, girly sundries and sweets items. It is recommended to take a photo in front of the store since the exterior of the store is Western-style.
◼︎InformationPrincess One Spoon Tokyo
Address: 4-27-4, Jinbumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo, Jingumae S Building
Business hours: 11:00 to 20:00
Access: 6 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingumae Station 5th Exit
10 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station Takeshita Exit/Entrance
TEL：03-6434-7017
URL：http://www.p1s.jp/
Tonchan Street
You can find many stylish adds on “Tonchan Street” behind MOSHI MOSHI BOX.
Let’s find your favorite location!
SOUVENIR SHOP Kaho
This store is suitable to be used as a resting place. This is the strawberry parfait (1,200 yen – tax included) sold at this store located near the intersection of Meiji Street and Tonchan Street. The store is located above the power stone store and they sell sweets items that are great souvenirs.
You will feel happy eating sweets items here since many of their items include lots of big strawberries! The texture and taste of the ice cream is similar to gelato.
◼︎InformationSOUVENIR SHOP Kaho
Address: 3-22-11, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00 to 20:00
Access: 5 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingumae Station 5th Exit
7 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station Takeshita Exit/Entrance
MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center
The clock designed by Masuda Sébastien who works with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu as her art director can be found at MOSHI MOSHI BOX. It is a land mark of Harajuku which is featured in magazines and on TV programs and is used in many artisits’ PVs.
It is recommended that you hide the silver-colored base of the clock when taking a photo.
■InformationMOSHI MOHIS BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center
Address: 1F, 23-5, 3rd Street, Jinguame, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:00 to 18:00
Access: 5 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingumae Station 5th Exit
7 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Takeshita Exit/Entrance
TEL：03-6447-2225How did you like our recommended photo spots? In this article, I introduced to you some standard/new photos spots of Ura-Harajuku.
Feel free to contact MOSHI MOSHI BOX if you ever get lost!
Why not check out this article as well.
https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/34595
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Moshi Moshi Kimono Salon Produced by YUMENOYA
Address: 〒150-0001, 3-23-5, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:00 to 18:00
Fixed holiday: None
TEL：03-5770-5131
URL：https://www.tokyo-samurai.com/blank
■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
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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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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♪”
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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/
Writer：Ryoichi Komaba
Photograph：Asami Nobuoka
