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Recent Examples of obiAcne 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 From its oversized shoulder pads tucked into high-waisted harem pants and cinched with a leather obi belt adorned with the famous LV logo, Stone’s daring outfit worked with the event’s theme of fashion innovation.—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 6 June 2018
Baker recreated the Lenape bandolier bag to help revitalize one of his community’s art forms.
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Debra Utacia Krol,
USA TODAY,
2 Dec. 2024
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Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2025
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A couple of weeks ago Sydney Sweeney modeled two different ways to balance style and warmth — the actress wore a Ferragamo look from the fall 2024 collection that included a fur cape worn as a sash over one shoulder and a turtleneck dress with leather opera gloves, leather boots, and sunglasses.
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Marissa Muller,
WWD,
1 Feb. 2025
Then, gear up for winter weddings by snagging this floral dress from Vince Camuto complete with a removable, waist-cinching sash.
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