Ever wonder how all the vintage clothing and style keeps occupying many closets from era to era? You might have to meet this guy. Koji Kusakabe will walk you down to the shop of his own ‘Extra’ where you can meet all the classic items the vintage lovers have been hunting for.
From yesterday-looked workwear, playful vintage sunglasses, old signs to rare stuffs like those rusty anchors, they are all here. Koji specializes in vintage objects from the turn of the 20th century as well as American inspired workwear, including the largest open in new window collection under one roof and also the one and only for outdoor outfits Batten Sportswear. So those who love your style to be unique, simple and timeless, they can go for Post fashionably. While, those who loves great color, style and a unique design perspective on the surfing and outdoor can go for aha! Batten.
And trust me you will find a lot more that you couldn’t help but be surprised. You ‘ll find interesting furniture, folk art, lighting fixtures, records, audio equipment, or even a pair of early 1960’s Levis 501 jeans and a 1930’s wool and leather zip jacket in its original box he unexpectedly found from asking an old gas station owner for an old family owned shop close by. Buying from instinct and enjoy mixing different kinds of vintage pieces do making his shop vintage lover’s favorite atmosphere. From all of this, Koji and his Extra do tell us one thing being inspiring. Sometimes you can find old stuff from strange places. So don’t hesitate. It’s worth it to check it out.
Photo: Michael A. Muller
Extra owner Koji Kusakabe
From yesterday-looked workwear, playful vintage sunglasses, old signs to rare stuffs like those rusty anchors, they are all here. Koji specializes in vintage objects from the turn of the 20th century as well as American inspired workwear, including the largest open in new window collection under one roof and also the one and only for outdoor outfits Batten Sportswear. So those who love your style to be unique, simple and timeless, they can go for Post fashionably. While, those who loves great color, style and a unique design perspective on the surfing and outdoor can go for aha! Batten.
And trust me you will find a lot more that you couldn’t help but be surprised. You ‘ll find interesting furniture, folk art, lighting fixtures, records, audio equipment, or even a pair of early 1960’s Levis 501 jeans and a 1930’s wool and leather zip jacket in its original box he unexpectedly found from asking an old gas station owner for an old family owned shop close by. Buying from instinct and enjoy mixing different kinds of vintage pieces do making his shop vintage lover’s favorite atmosphere. From all of this, Koji and his Extra do tell us one thing being inspiring. Sometimes you can find old stuff from strange places. So don’t hesitate. It’s worth it to check it out.
Photo: Michael A. Muller
Extra owner Koji Kusakabe
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