KM*RII: Strange but nice...

[Alura]

KM*RII: A DIFFERENT KIND OF BAG

For those who don’t want another Marc Jacobs or Fendi bag, KM * Rii may be your thing. When two young Japanese travelers met each other in Mexico in 1997 they felt a click…. But when they met each other again in Sidney in 1999 they knew they were destined to continue their traveling together. During the trips of Lui Onozaki and Teruki Uchise the idea was born to create the brand KM* Rii and Bali’s idyllic Kuta was chosen as their location in 2000.

The KM * Rii collections clearly show the influences of their numerous travels around the world. The two designers concentrate on leather and ‘alive fabrics’ to create bags, multi-pocket belts and bracelets. All are executed in genuine leather, but also in Python or snakeskin… Some of their leather rings are even decorated with stones from the Himalaya and black tiger teeth from India. The Spring -Summer 2006 collection consists of extraordinary bags for both women and men with their well known details and pockets.

The international success of the brand and its rock star clientele (such as Tricky, Nina Hagen, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, DJ Tsuyoshi and Indochine) made them split their energy between Bali, Tokyo and Paris.

http://www.kmrii.com/From Iconique.com


Somehow I can see this popping up in Vogue very soon.

 

[Luna]

Wow.. those bags are f'in awesome... so weird!

 

[dizzytacks]

they make me think of mad max, for fendi

 

[Alura]

they also remind me a bit of Balenciaga, but I think they are very original.

 

[brian]

km*rii is amazing. i want one of these bags.

 

[PrincessImp.]

they are original and very surreal.
I must admit I am intrigued!

 

[vintage_princess]

Those bags look interesting. Im getting a strong Chloe vibe from them although they do look so much more original.

 

[aspen]

They look midevil. I like the top left.

 

[Luna]

they are original and very surreal.
I must admit I am intrigued!

good word, ... surreal.

I almost wonder if the would annoy the hell out of me if I tried to wear one.

 

[Meg]

haha Luna we must be on the same page today, I was just going to say 'surreal' is such a good word to describe these bags. And I think that bag/belt is great....would be great in a film or something. Who sells these? What sort of price points? I'd love to see more photos of this seasons bags.

 

[meowmix]

the belt bag looks like it's something a character would use for their guns or something in sin city

 

[Dulcisima]

They are soo my sister's style...she will love em so much...where can she get hold of them? and how much do they retail for?

 

[Hanne]

Pictures from http://www.kmrii.com/

 

[Greendrv]

Hmm, that second bag Hanne posted reminds me of the tfs'er who was looking for a good "corset" bag. I think it's an excellent candidate, esp. since the corsetry is running up the side (as I suggested)!

 

[PrincessImp.]

I consider wearing the corset bag, as well as this belt bag:


*from kmrii.com*

Both look so edgy..and I am especially intrigued by the belt-bag.

Not your typical bags and like Luna, I question their practicality, but they would be something totally different to wear on a night out!

 

[Luna]

Yea... that belt bag looks frickin' dangerous. Could you imagine some prepster walking down the street... pastel cigarette pants, flats, headband... and *BAM* ... this crazy superwoman belt bag.

 

[Guessgirl96]

I think the first bag posted is pretty cool... They remind me of something from the show Xena

 

[Luna]

Hahaha.. All the collection needs is a whip and that frisbee/boomerang kill people thingy.

 

[gigi leung]

Hmm, that second bag Hanne posted reminds me of the tfs'er who was looking for a good "corset" bag. I think it's an excellent candidate, esp. since the corsetry is running up the side (as I suggested)!

Yeah..I think Yasmin was the one looking for a corset bag! The one that Hanne posted is an excellent choice! Very cool...B)

 

[Lena]

a bit over decorated but interesting, they are leaders