Shiki Designs Spring/Summer 2010 on MODA Fashion Spotlight

Grazie! Grazie!Bravo! Thanks so much to Harlee Lane, Nyte Vargas, Jujudoll Dancer, the MODA models and the fabulous crews at MODA and Treet.TV Great show and we were proud to be a part of it.

Sneek-a-peek at Shiki's New Look

If you've noticed the construction equipment around the the Shiki sim, you may have wondered if something new was coming for Spring 2010 and you would be correct. Shiki fans all know by now that Shinichi is always heading forward with the Shiki brand and the latest move is a complete remake of the Shiki main store.

This ambitious project has been commissioned to acclaimed builder, Kere Delcon. Kere will update the architecture with a fresh urban design that utilizes some of the previous texture work of designer Ryo Verne and adds his own keen sense of design as well. When asked about the inspiration for the new Shiki, Kere tells us:

It comes from Shinichi's designs themselves - bold, fashionable and modern without being stuffy or restrictive. The use of concrete gives the space an urban industrial feel, but the decorative elements make it intimate and colourful, complimenting the clothing lines.
The display spaces are designed to move people through the seasonal collections while latest releases and special offers can be found adjacent to the entrance hall.

We're excited about it and think Shiki fans will love it. The new design will also incorporate our new Shiki partner brand, Aska Shapes. The transfer will begin Friday May 7 at 3.30AM with re-opening expected within a few hours. We are planning a re-opening party later this month so check back on this blog for detail. Meanwhile, enjoy a few teaser shots of the new store.

Shiki's cotton shirt & vest

One of the newest outfits for men from SHIKI DESIGN is something every male avatar will want to wear. A white top made of light-weight organic cotton with sculpted cuffs can be worn with or without the grey vest. The vest is comes with a sculpted bottom attachment for a bit of realism. As always, everything is hand-textured and drawn to the last detail for a high-quality look and finish. The cotton shirt & vest combo is sold at the main store as well as on xstreet for your convenience.

The SHIKI denim dress

The RADGOLL denim dress from SHIKI DESIGN is a fabulous denim-inspired outfit that interprets denim in a brand-new way. Hand-textured textures and details combined with a sculpted skirt results in a modern and stylish look. The dress comes with a sculpted scarf as an optional accent to your total look. The denim dress also comes in PURPLE RAIN and SAHARA so you can choose your favorite colors.

Rags in Blue

The Rags in Blue Dress by Shiki Design is a new and modern take on denim. The dress was created by taking individual pieces of denim fabric and placing them onto the dress for a unique effect. The denim influence is seen in a lot of Shiki's 2010 collection and this is the dress that served as the starting point of the entire collection. The dress is finished with a sculpted shoulder piece and flexi skirt.

Spring has arrived!

It's been a long winter here in Tokyo and everyone in this city is waiting for warmer weather 

to arrive. Well, it's a beautiful and warm today. The forecast calls for rain the rest of the week. 

The changeable spring weather makes layering a neccesity and the TEAL PLAID SHIRT fits the 

bill.

The TEAL PLAID SHIRT can be worn with or without the inside shirt and is beautifully textured with a cool yet warm color scheme. The color of the shirt on the inside adds depth to the overall look.

It's paired here with the SPLATTER DENIM JEANS, which comes with three different lengths, three 

belts and a variety of cuffs to play with. The TEAL PLAID SHIRT comes in all layers and sculpted 

collars, cuffs and an optional shirt bottom. The shape I'm wearing today is the RYOJI shape from ASKA shapes.

Visit Shiki's Main Store

Come "Window Shopping" With Shiki Designs and the Timeless Agency

There is much to love about shopping in a virtual world and even though there are always new innovations, we could hardly want for more convenience. Browse, click, buy, then wear. It only takes a few moments to see and buy the latest from our favorite designers. Still, it's worth asking: have we traded something for all this convenience?

When Timeless Agency's Vitality Lollipop first told us that the theme for their show was "window shopping", my imagination instantly transported me to an evening stroll of looking at window displays from Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Barney's and others. Painstakingly arranged and glamorously illuminated, window displays give us a glimpse of the fabulous new life that awaits us inside the store. Great window displays have magic and are truly an art form.

Perhaps the lack of relevance would explain the rarity of window displays in SL but in any case, we are please to be a part of Timeless Agency's "Window Shopping" show as they bring their unique concept to life.

Join Shiki Designs, along with Anubis Style ,Clio, prêt-à-porter, Lillou’s Designs and Mentine at 4:00PM slt at the Tmeless Agency Runway