The intensely character-focused art plastered over every sort of product in the line makes it somewhat the Pokemon equivalent for fashion: gotta catch 'em all! The diversity in themes is impressive, but there are two basic main themes that stay throughout. The first is the use of the Japanese 'chibi' or rounded large heads on undersized bodies art style. This places emphasis on the face and eyes, and generally makes the characters look adorable. This is in turn intentionally contrasted with the sly morbid themes of various characters. Some characters will dress in outfits with painful-looking spikes. Others will wield dangerous firearms. Some may even be 'chibi' versions of such nasty characters of folklore as Death the Reaper himself. While many parents are somewhat unnerved by the darker, adult themes packaged up so adorably, children and teenagers find it to be very enticing, an art form that appeals to them without being condescending or coddling.
Another common and distinctive trait used by the line is the combining of small toys with accessories. It's not unusual to find an accessory product with a character-themed plastic toy dangling from it whimsically. This further adds to both the cuteness and the collection value of these carefully limited products.
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This theming, along with the focus on character-based art in general, is why the brand has become one of the most beloved in recent memory. While Tokidoki bags and accessories won't tempt everyone, those who are tempted will find themselves rapidly falling in love with the cheeky designs.
The existence of Tokidoki handbags and other accessories owes itself to Rome, Japan, and believe it or not, Los Angeles. The artistic appeal of the line came from the Italian Simone Legno who was inspired by Japan's cartoons and comics, and the business know-how from his business partners in California. With years of popularity bolstering up the increasingly divers, creative, and in-your-face colorful product line
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ii. See if the seller has a good rating and feedback
Check to see that the seller has good ratings and positive feedback.iii. If the price is too good, it probably is
Unless there is a lot of wear on the purse and it needs to be refurbished expect to pay between 20% to 60% off retail. Of course there are exceptions and this does NOT include limited editions or purses that become popular AFTER they are made. An excellent example of this is the Gucci Blondie Bowler circa 2004, which is now highly sought after.iv. Ask, ask
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If a seller doesn't provide pictures or answer your questions move on. Ask for more pictures, make sure the seller is not just using stock pictures. That is a red flag. Ask to see the labels, tags, hardware, back of zippers, corners, etc. A good and experienced seller will already post these pics on line but if not, should provide them to you. It the seller is not responsive or evasive. Move on.
While handbags are by far the most common accessory available, there are other styles of bags and other accessories as well. Flaunting the modern feel of the line are laptop-specific bags, alongside messenger bags, shoulder-slung bags, backpacks, wallets, and watches. This is, of course, besides the massive amount of clothing available, particularly shirts
Women Nike Shox R4, hoodies, and jackets. If one slips out of fashion, one can even see the brand has expanded to such diverse and amusing frontiers as USB flash drives, coasters, pillows, and pin badges. The majority of these items are themed for women in terms of color selection, although some are uni###### or intended for men, most notably the line's watches.
Just a quick glance at any of the art the line uses will explain its immediate appeal: a veritable rainbow army of cute, snarky, smirky, and generally tongue in cheek characters will assault your senses. These characters are all named, organized in sets, and appear and disappear from the line in various forms from year to year to create a sense of rarity and collectibility. The handbags are a particularly iconic example of the brand's style: elegantly black backgrounds are juxtaposed with a crowd of bright, sometimes morbid creatures that make the product brand easy to see even from a distance.