BON-LOG

SHIKISAI - 3D Art T-shirt from Japan

2011-10-11T23:33:00.001-07:00

Here we have this month, 3D T-shirts by Japanese husband and wife duo " SHIKISAI". Already capturing many fans through domestic and international museum stores, we are so excited to present their playful range for the first time in Australia!

"Sneakers" with real laces... undo the lace and let it hang, or replace one with contrast colour?!
"Bag" with real shoulder strap,
"Plug" comes with detachable ball chain and you can phisically.... Neat.

Featuring 3D interactive element in each design, SHIKISAI turns ordinary everyday goods into extraordinary work of art.
Available in 3 sizes S / M / L , uni-sex, just in time for warm summer days.
See you at our safehouse...... xx

For the special 4 legged friends...

2011-09-22T21:44:00.000-07:00

model:Luna from Muscrats Vintage

Very special products just arrived from Japan for your very special 4 legged friends.
Our gorgeous model is miss Luna from MUSCRATS VINTAGE featuring " Watermelon Tank" on the left and " Teddy Bear raincoat " on the right.
This cute tank is made from high-tech material " Moscape" that gives natural protection from nasty mosquito and bugs!
Very soft 100% cotton, its perfect for the warmer months ahead to protect your pups in style.

Featured to the right
"Keat" food bowl and stand set.
A tilted bowl stand makes it easier for 4 legged "person" to eat, the meal time will be even more enjoyable!

Featured to the left
"Bugout" Cat collars
Natural protection from dust mites, fleas and mosquito!
Comes is harnesses too.

We have much more exciting new products...
Please do drop by our SAFEHOUSE, we would love to meet your friends too!

2011-05-15T01:43:00.000-07:00

We will be participating MARKit @ Fed Square!
Hope to see you there.....

The Finders Keepers Market Melbourne This week

2011-03-19T20:50:00.000-07:00

Yes... we will be there!!!

The Autumn/Winter 2011 Melbourne markets will be held on the 26th & 27th March 2011. The markets will be held at Shed4 a massive warehouse space in Docklands.

The markets brings together new emerging and contemporary independent artists and designers of original and high creative standards from both Melbourne and all around Australia. This market we will have an array of new designers & artists stalls as well as a fresh new music line up and heaps more features to be announced!

The markets are FREE entry for all and feature live music, with a cafe and bar open all day.

Looking forward to seeing you at Shed4.

Check out the website for more information

http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/melbourne-markets.php

Hello.... Ethcal shoppers!!

2011-02-07T01:04:00.000-08:00

We are part of Bluecaravan online design market!
Bluecaravan supports and
promotes direct trade. We support
ethical production both locally and
overseas. We love fairtrade
and sweat-free certification.
What a lovely concept, hope you could check out the lovely products on the website....
http://www.bluecaravan.net/home/1/

For Your Valentine.....

2011-02-02T16:17:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day Special @ BONIKO's SAFEHOUSE

Buy 2 BONIKO Toe socks for $40!!
(Normal price $24 each)

Offer ends on 15th Feb.

Japanese stationery just in time for X'mas!

2010-12-01T22:35:00.000-08:00

We have a new range of cool stationery arrived from Japan!
-A4 Document case in cotton, can be used as a laptop sleeve,
-Double Face Note, this is 2 in 1 notebook, you can use from either side!
-ACE peg, these clever pegs can be used as a card holder or hooked on a string to display photos etc..
And more quirky Japanese items just in time for X'mas.
Only available at our store SAFEHOUSE, please do drop by if you are looking for gifts that are different and affordable.

Cute Pic from Belinda @ brkich

2010-11-02T18:17:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to receive a great picture of the TABI socks and lovely feedback from our Finders Keepers customer Belinda.

Apart from her talent in photography and creating delicious Ramen noodles, she produces gorgeous range of hand printed fabric, garments and other quirky objects, based in Melbourne.
Her drawings are so cute, please check out her blog:-)

http://brkich.wordpress.com/

Thank you so much Belinda!!
We love you too!

2010-11-01T16:54:00.000-07:00

BONIKO Webstore SALE!!

10% off everything on our webstore till 25 Dec
Enter the discount code

imagineboniko10off

At the check out.
BONIKO Webstore

http://store.imagineboniko.com/socks.html

JUMBONIKO Recycled cushions are here

2010-10-20T18:19:00.000-07:00

Huge thanx to Innergreen eco-filling, now we have " JUMBONIKO" cushion range!
They are grown up version of BONIO Flat Dolls, measuring 73cm x 31cm.
With an unbleached calico insert and removable cover in recycled / vintage materials, filled with Innergreen corn filling.
Innergreen filling is a sustainable fibrous filling that is made from 100% Natural Corn.
Its really fantastic, please do check out their website!
http://www.innergreen.com.au/index.html

You can adopt them at our store, BONIKO's Safehouse and soon to be available at our webstore.
http://store.imagineboniko.com/socks.html

Finders Keepers Melbourne!!

2010-10-03T22:19:00.000-07:00

BONIKO's SAFEHOUSE will be participating the very first Finders Keepers in Melbourne!
We have been busy creating new products...
Jumbo BONIKO cushions, exciting new range of hand-made clothing by blannnk., as well as our signature toe socks and dolls.
You will find us at stall A22.
See you at
Shed4 - Victoria Harbour
North Wharf Rd, Docklands
10am - 5PM
9th / 10th OCT

NOTE: Our North Fitzroy Store will be closed on 9th / 10th.

SAFEHOUSE welcomes "tou" from Japan

2010-09-14T16:26:00.000-07:00

BONIKO's SAFEHOUSE is finally re-opened in Fitzroy North!

In addition to our basic organic cotton toe socks range, we are very excited to welcome products by " tou" from Japan.
" tou" means " a question", " ask ", and " inquire in Japanese.
They produce a range quirky knit accessories, finished and packaged beautifully to the highest quality standards.
We fell in love with their multi-functionality and enigmatic styling, we hope the Melbourne people find the same.

You will also find our hand picked recycled / vintage clothing for men / ladies / kids, at very reasonable price.

our SAFEHOUSE is located at
Shop2 347 St. George's Road
Fitzroy North
just in front of tram stop 24 ( coming from Preston)

Hours
Mon - Closed
Tue - Fri 11 to 6
Sat - Sun 12 to 5

2010-09-08T06:41:00.000-07:00

We are re-opening our store on this Friday, 10 Sept!
Find our safehouse next time you are in Melbourne...

BONIKO's SAFEHOUSE
Shop2 347 St. Georges Road
Fitzroy North

Hello Sydney again. See you @ Designboom mart!

2010-07-25T00:44:00.000-07:00

BONIKO will be back in Sydney next month for Designboom mart at Powerhouse museum!!
We are so excited to be a part of exciting international design event.....

designboom mart

Friday 13 August, 10am-9pm
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 August
10am-5pm
Powerhouse Museum

Cost: $5 entry to both Young Blood and designboom mart; includes Museum entry.

BONIKO meets Laura Mckellar

2010-07-16T20:41:00.000-07:00

New products just arraved from Japan, just in time for Design Made Trade!
Collaborating with a Melbourne Illustrator Laura Mackellar, we produced 200 limited edition of Canvas Eco-bag, comes with a BONIKO badge.
Super durable bags are made from 12oz unbleached canvas, with Japanese eco-tag as standard.
With our brief " Your imaginary friends", Laura created these super KAWAII characters " Lamma - Mamma".
(Well, if you have been reading this blog, you might remember the fact we LOVE Alpacas :-)
Thank you so much Laura!!!

The bags are retailing for $25 each, pick yours up quickly before they are gone!

We love Isabella - the Preachers Rocks!

2010-07-16T19:13:00.000-07:00

WINTERLAND at Carrageworks-Sydney

The first night went off with a great selection of bands, we almost forgot to mind our stall!
Then a beautiful girl approached us wishing to purchase one of our selection of vintage beaded cardigans...
Softly spoken, so graceful, I thought she might be a model or a dancer.
Then she told us that she is the last performer tonight and she is going to wear the cardi on the stage, we were so stoked!
When I checked the line up, the last performing band was the Preachers.
When they were on, it was nothing like I was expected from the quiet spoken girl I saw.
Her vocal was so powerful and so amazing they ROCKED!
She kindly gave me an autograph and I got to take a photo with her:-)
We love you Isabella and thank you so much for the great night!!

BONIKO in WINTERLAND

2010-06-28T06:13:00.000-07:00

Hello Sydney again.....!
BONIKO is back for WINTERLAND,
in beautiful European inspired Winter market curated by the Finders Keepers crew working alongside CarriageWorks!
These markets will run every weekend throughout July. The Winterland markets will be showcasing a selection of design, art, craft and vintage!
We had a luck to have a stall there on the first week as well as the opening night event!
Please check their website for details.

Along side with our basic organic cotton products, we will be selling a selection of vintage knitwear to keep you warm in WINTERLAND.

If you are in Sydney, come and visit us.....
We can not wait for " Ice Disco"!
Can you?!

Bye Bye Perth, Hello Melbourne

2010-06-18T00:55:00.000-07:00

We have a couple of big news....
A sad news and a good news.

BONIKO's SAFEHOUSE will be relocated to Melbourne in July.
We will be trading at current Bon Marche Arcade till the end of June.
You will still see us in Perth at Perth Upmarket, next one is on the 27th June at UWA.

We thank all our precious customers who gave us on going support.
You can check our progress and the latest news on this blog!

KEEP IN TOUCH:-)

New Arrival at SAFEHOUSE

2010-05-22T05:39:00.000-07:00

Yes its getting chilly in Perth....!
(Well I m in Melbourne at the moment and even colder here!)
We have a range of vintage beaded cardi priced at $45!
It is hard to find these things in good condition these days!
First in best dressed.... so be quick!

Finders Keepers Photo

2010-05-22T05:25:00.001-07:00

We had a super busy time at Finders Keepers at beautiful Carrageworks.
Loved the atmosphere with its industrial look and the instalation....
some pillars were covered with knits. like wearing jumpers!
Both BONIKO and blannnk. received very positive response, and we were so stoked about that.

Our next market is Perth Upmarket on Sunday the 27th at UWA.
We will have a busy and productive time creating new range of stocks after the Finders Keepers madness!

SAFEHOUSE will be closed next week.

2010-04-30T00:59:00.000-07:00

We will be away next week from 6th to 8th, attending Finders Keepers in Sydney.
So excited, We will fill you in when we are back for sure...!
SAFEHOUSE will be open as usual from the 13th May as usual.
Please check out our online profile...
http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/bonikos-safehouse.php

BONIKO's SafeHouse is on Perth Express!!

2010-04-17T19:12:00.000-07:00

We had a lovely crew form Perth Express for an editorial photo shoot the other day.
Selection of BONIKO / blannnk. / Vintage mix are featured in current Perth Express Magazine- Free local Japanese community magazine, you can pick up from any Japanese restaurants or Asian Grocery stores.
Only down side is its all Japanese... well you have to pop in our safehouse if you need a translation..hee...hee...
Please don't forget to check out next time you have a Japanese takeaway!

Perth Upmarket Wrap Up

2010-04-08T08:51:00.000-07:00

"Are We gonna be inside or outside....????"
Perth Upmarket's new venue, Winthrop Hall, had been damaged due to the BIG storm.
As we were once told that it might have to be carried on outside, we were really praying for a fine weather....
Luckily repair was all done before the big day.

Great atmosphere with beautiful pipe organ as a back drop,
We had our record number of visitors 10000 people!
We thank all the visitors supporting local designers.
Without you people, we can not survive.

Next Up Market is 27th June.
Please mark your diary now :-)
It will be a fun day for sure!

SAFEHOUSE Easter Trading Hours

2010-04-01T02:20:00.000-07:00

BONIKO' s Safehouse will be closed during Easter.
The studio will be re-open on 8th April.
Thank you and Happy Easter!!!

blannnk. "Mimic" Range at SAFEHOUSE

2010-03-19T18:12:00.000-07:00

Inspired by nature and creatures, blannnk. 's mimic range is here at our SAFEHOUSE.
We are taking the range to Perth Upmarket on Sun 28, at new venue UWA.
More detail on the website http://www.perthupmarket.com.au/home.html
Bigger venue, more retailers.... It will be a fun day!!

VINTAGE SHIRT FEST at SAFEHOUSE

2010-03-18T03:25:00.000-07:00

Beautiful vintage printed shirts have arrived this week!
Just in time for cooler change, they will look great as an outer piece or layer with a jacket in winter.
Good vintage prints are getting rarer....
Be quick, you will be surprised by our reasonable pricing :-)
See you at our SAFEHOUSE soon.

2010-03-10T20:54:00.000-08:00

We have new member of BONIKO family, just in time for Easter.
All hand made with organic cotton and vintage materials / buttons, finished with a huge ponpon tail!
Bunnie BONIKOs are available at our SAFEHOUSE as well as at Perth Upmarket on th 28th Mar @ UWA.
Looking forward to seeing you there!!

イースター用に・・・とボニコ職人さんがバニーボニコを作ってくれました。
かわいい！
でもどうみてもあまりウサギに見えないのですが。
ボニコの悪いところは作れば作るほど自分でキープしたくなってしまうところです～

New creations by blannnk.

2010-02-20T00:37:00.000-08:00

New items from blannnk. are at BONIKO's Safehouse.
Under the theme "mimic", the collection is inspired by nature and creatures and mimicking them.
"Koumori-San Top" (top ) is inspired by bat, in super soft organic cotton jersey.
Cropped length / slouchy style completed with asymmetric tassels, goes perfect with skinny jeans.
"King-Ebi Dress" ( mid, bottom) is a re-make piece, based on vintage dress by Cue.
What kind of creature can you see in it...?!

Something little...

2010-02-14T20:23:00.000-08:00

Selection of vintage ties and scarf in silk and synthetic, arrived at SAFEHOUSE.
Price ranging from $5.00 ~ $ 19.00
You can wear as is, or use them for your next project.
Why not grab a bargain here....

New creations by blannnk.

2010-01-22T22:30:00.000-08:00

New creations by blannnk. arrived this week.
The pictured dress is in silk / cotton,
designed, hand-cut and constructed in- house, finished with a collaborative tag by Sean Morris.
Production is limited, and personal orders can be taken at BONIKO's Safehouse

Artwork by Joshua Tavener

2010-01-22T22:11:00.000-08:00

Josh is a young talented artist based in Perth.
We love his super "KAWAII" drawings with a little touch of darkness within....
You can purchase his artworks at Safehouse!

BONIKO Lab.....

2010-01-14T22:54:00.000-08:00

Cool Laboratory glassware just arrived at our safehouse!
We also have a Chinny Chin Chin pre-doodled notebook, perfect for your next experiment / project.
Each page features pre-drawn quirky illustrations....
LOVE THEM!

Safehouseにラボラトリー用のグラスウェアが入荷しました。
コーヒーカップのマークがついていたり落書きがしてあるChinny Chin Chin のノートブックは使うのがもったいないくらいかわいいです！

Vintage Summer Dresses at SAFEHOUSE

2010-01-06T23:01:00.000-08:00

We are back at our SAFEHOUSE today with a whole lot of new vintage summer dress selections.....
All repaired, altered with care and ready to go to a good home.
Hope you will find us soon:)

ビンテージのサマードレスが入荷しました。
パースはまだまだ暑いのでお勧めデス

Frankie Magazine - Home

2010-01-06T22:55:00.000-08:00

Frankie Magazine - Home

BONIKO is in Frankie Magazine website....YAY!
ボニコがFrankieで紹介されました。

Merry X'mas from BONIKO

2009-12-21T23:55:00.000-08:00

BONIKO wishes you Merry X'mas and a Happy New Year.
Just an update of our opening days,
we will be closed on the Boxing day, ane re-opening on the 7th, Jan 2010.
Hope we will see you at our SAFEHOUSE soon!

来年もボニコをよろしくお願いします！

SAFE HOUSE☆Opening hours on Christmas week

2009-12-17T19:43:00.000-08:00

We are open:
22nd 11am-6pm
23rd 11am-6pm
24th 11am-6pm
25th closed
26th 11am-5pm

Find the SAFEHOUSE sign at the entrance of Bon Marche Arcade!

クリスマス前の火曜日、水曜日も営業致します。

BONIKO SHOP OPEN!!

2009-12-10T23:58:00.000-08:00

BONIKO presents "SAFE HOUSE" is now open.
In SAFE HOUSE, you can find:
*BONIKO
*blannnk
*Vintage Mens/Ladies clothing and accessories
etc.
You will find your unique one-off pieces here!
Looking forward to seeing you at SAFE HOUSE!!

SAFE HOUSE:Room32 Bon Marche Arcade 80 Barrack St. PERTH
Open every Thusday,Friday,Saturday
enquiry:safehouse@imagineboniko.com

Visiting makers of BONIKO2

2009-10-05T03:14:00.000-07:00

This is the actual embroidery machine in action.
働き者の刺繍マシンです。
終わったら取り外し、糸の始末も全てやってくれます。
あの有名なブランドやあんなレーベルももボニコと一緒に造られているんですね～

Visiting makers of BONIKO1

2009-10-05T03:00:00.000-07:00

We visited our sock manufacture in Nara.
It was so fascinating to see how much work and how many people involved in making of BONIKO socks.
Here is the machine in action to set the socks in the plastic frame to be embroidered.
Right quality of the backing paper is vital for the finish here.
奈良の刺繍工場を見学させてもらいました。
この機械は刺繍をするための枠にソックスをセットするためのものです。
中国では人件費が安いためこの工程は手作業でするところもあるそうです。

Rooms last day

2009-10-05T01:53:00.000-07:00

Apparently we had 14000 visitors during 3days.
Having a Currier company at the venue, bumping in / out went smoothly.
We managed to sell / give away some props and furniture.
The only surprising fact was that we had to take all the rubbish with us!
We trained home looking like a pair of bag ladies :)

BONIKO @ ROOMS

2009-10-05T00:35:00.000-07:00

BONIKO was a part of ROOMS 19 exhibition in YOYOGI in Sept from the 16th to the 18th. Great location, having Harajuku shopping area right next to it. We wish we had more time to look around but didn't have energy left after the big three day. It was so full on....travelling on the train in the rush hour was very interesting!
ボニコが皆様のおかげで日本初上陸となりました～！　
H.P　FRANCEの馬場さん、Toiさん、StitchAndSewさんのイナピー、Rezonさんのカワムラさん、ありがとうございました！
4日間横浜から電車で代々木まで通いました。
日本のすごいラッシュアワーの模様をビデオに撮りたかったのですが、すごすぎて携帯にも手が届きませんでした～
女性専用車両好き～！

BONIKO meets Alpacas

2009-07-28T03:34:00.000-07:00

WE LOVE alpacas!!
They are the cutest creatures in the world.
( apart from our Bonnie the dog and Kin the ferret.... oh I have to post their images too won't I?!)
We even gave a go with spinning yarn from alpaca fleece.
It was hard at first but turned out to be fun and really therapeutic experience.
You may see Alpaca-Boniko soon??!!
Well I am getting a spinning wheel for sure!!

BONIKO Blog is HERE!

2009-07-16T20:34:00.000-07:00

HI!!
Finally got around to get our blog going.... YAY!
We are in Melbourne exhibiting at Design Made Trade at the moment.
More photos and stories to come....