Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from our favorite vintage haute' couture boutique in New York City - 188 Galerie!

TRICK OR TREAT?

Always fun!

Always precious!

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Koinobori - celebrating our children and future generations

On a visit to 188 Galerie last Sunday, wonder | wander | world fell in love with this collection of Koinobori. 

Lucky us got to take three of these lovely lucky charms back to our happy home. 

Koinobori are over sized carp in the shape of windsocks, streamers or banners that decorate the landscape of Japan from April through early May. 

Happy Father's Day!

Our special find for Father's Day!

The Classic Bomber Jacket by Vintage Black Label, now available exclusively at 188 Galerie.

Available in store at 188 Galerie

Read all about the history and influence of this iconic counter culture garment as recounted in their latest blog.

VBL : Japanese Bomber Jackets

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http://188galerie.blogspot.com/2016/06/vbl-japanese-bomber-jackets.html

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From vintage collections to high fashion houses, this garment has been reinterpreted in countless imaginative versions through the years. 

Bomber jackets have evolved from standard issue classics to the wardrobe staple of our current closets. 

more finds at 188 Galerie

wonder | wander | world has found more gems from one of our favorite sites, 188 Galerie in New York City.

This month's blog features Sogara Yuzen which means "single view" in Japanese and refers to the large, hand-screened sheets of paper that depict vibrant elements of Japanese art and culture. 

Beyond Beauty : Shop our Sogara Yuzen decorative paper. Now available online and at our store. 

Vintage Black Label

wonder | wander | world is proud to crow about another stellar achievement in our family.

On display at 188 Galerie

On display now at 188 Galerie are a carefully curated selection of vintage costume jewelry and fine fashion.

Vintage Black Label is the creation of Greg Urra, 188 Galerie Director and Manager at 188 Lafayette Street in New York City.

Full Disclosure: Greg also happens to be our ever talented brother and uncle.

Take a look for yourselves and come by the galerie soon!

Read this : 188 Galerie Blog.

Coming soon : Vintage Japanese Kimonos.

Happy Halloween! lovely bones

This weekend wonder | wander | world celebrates another turn of #WheelofLife - #Samhain #AllHallowsEve #Halloween. 

188 Galerie Halloween 2015 window display

Courtesy of 188 Galerie and their limited edition handmade silkscreen prints from Charles Lahti Studio and #lahtipopup - let’s make merry and have a blast. 

Washi Paper at 188 Galerie

In the center of SoHo, on the busy street of Lafayette is a specialty paper boutique that is like Alibaba's treasure cave for paper aficionados. The place is called 188 Galerie.

188 Galerie window display

To celebrate the autumn season the galerie is showcasing a carefully curated selection of Japanese washi papers.

Decorative washi paper for sale at 188 Galerie

Read more about it here and be sure to drop by their place at 188 Lafayette Street in New York City.