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Recent Examples of obi
Rose Byrne also styled her white lace dress with a thick brown leather obi belt in Paris.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Acne Studios Musubi knotted leather shoulder bag $1,200 NET-A-PORTER
Acne’s Musubi bag is inspired by Japanese obi sashes, with its soft textured knot details.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Now, with two years under its obi, Lin is ready to celebrate Orlando-style with a series of chef collaborations this week.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024
Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder experimented with colors and patterns in this Manhattan triplex, starting with the bed frame in the primary bedroom, which mixes Holland & Sherry textiles with vintage Japanese obi.
—Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 6 Dec. 2022
At Van Cleef & Arpels, some of these were modeled on inro, the small boxes of wood, leather, metal, ivory or paper that Japanese men hung from their obi (kimonos have no pockets) to carry tobacco or medicinal herbs.
—New York Times, 11 Feb. 2021
Japanese men traditionally used an inrō, a basket worn suspended from an obi or sash, to carry small items including medicine.
—Peter Saenger, WSJ, 13 Nov. 2020
Kimonos are worn with the left side wrapped over the right and secured with an obi, or sash, around the waist.
—The Economist, 2 Mar. 2020
Susuru has just two omakase events under its obi at this point.
—Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Oct. 2019
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Acne Studios Musubi knotted leather shoulder bag $1,200 NET-A-PORTER
Acne’s Musubi bag is inspired by Japanese obi sashes, with its soft textured knot details.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Now, with two years under its obi, Lin is ready to celebrate Orlando-style with a series of chef collaborations this week.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024
Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder experimented with colors and patterns in this Manhattan triplex, starting with the bed frame in the primary bedroom, which mixes Holland & Sherry textiles with vintage Japanese obi.
—Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 6 Dec. 2022
At Van Cleef & Arpels, some of these were modeled on inro, the small boxes of wood, leather, metal, ivory or paper that Japanese men hung from their obi (kimonos have no pockets) to carry tobacco or medicinal herbs.
—New York Times, 11 Feb. 2021
Japanese men traditionally used an inrō, a basket worn suspended from an obi or sash, to carry small items including medicine.
—Peter Saenger, WSJ, 13 Nov. 2020
Kimonos are worn with the left side wrapped over the right and secured with an obi, or sash, around the waist.
—The Economist, 2 Mar. 2020
Susuru has just two omakase events under its obi at this point.
—Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obi
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This year, for the first time since Newsweek began releasing its ranking of America's Best Maternity Hospitals in 2022, the facility in Teaneck, New Jersey, appeared on the list, achieving five ribbons for its maternal care—the highest possible rank.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Use a vegetable peeler to cut the carrots lengthwise into very thin strips to form ribbons.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2025
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Hollis Chitto, a Mississippi Choctaw who also has Laguna and Isleta Pueblo heritage, won the Best-of-Show award at the Heard for a beaded bandolier bag, a form that dates back centuries.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA TODAY,
28 Nov. 2024
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Baker recreated the Lenape bandolier bag to help revitalize one of his community’s art forms.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA TODAY,
2 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Build Feedback Loops That Invite Lived Experience Into Process Effective third space organizations build feedback loops that move in every direction—top down, bottom up, and laterally—with transparency, accountability, and storytelling at their core.—
Mary Hemphill, PhD,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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There’s trekking pole attachment loops, a stretchy outer pocket with room enough for a layer or rain jacket, and the combination of a roll-top closure, compression straps and full length side zip makes accessing everything super easy.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
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Impressive collections of pins are usually displayed on a sash or vest.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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In fact, a design from his first collection landed on the cover of WWD — blouson sheer chiffon top with a red chiffon bra and sash worn with high-waisted white pique shorts.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Obi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obi. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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