Onitsukatiger FABRE designed by KOIKLUB
This is the second sneaker collection that Koi Klub Berlin made for Onitsuka Tiger. They are called Big Koi because large chenille letter on the left heel says “古意Koi” in Japanese which means “ancient ways” or “old ways”. The material concept of the shoes is “varsity Jacket”. So thick wool, leather and chenille letters are used for these shoes. We love the way how this Chenille letter “古意koi” and “02”, the year Koi Klub was founded, appears to the person behind you when you go up stairs. They also come with all over printing shoelaces that says other meanings of Koi in Japanese. They are 鯉 carp、濃い intensive恋falling in love、来い come here、故意 purposefully. This diversity in meaning stands for the idea of Koi Klub. A meeting point for people of different backgrounds and origin. Place where thoughts and creations can be exchanged. World where is inspiring, cool and weird at the same time.
These shoes are very limited, 500 pairs per colour worldwide.
We have 8 pairs per colour here in our Shop.
The grey one we sell exclusively through our e-shop. First come first served!
"Onitsukatiger FABRE designed by KOIKLUB"
KOI KLUB is a monthly club event in Berlin, promoted by organizer Yoske Nishiumi since 2002.
KOI KLUB was originally created by Nishiumi to bring together a circle of friends and to give them all a platform on which to display their various talents and activities. KOI KLUB is based on the concept of the diverse meanings of the word 'Koi' in the Japanese language, with the club setting out to embrace the diversity of people, music, and artists interventions and their works.
DJs such as Fumiya Tanaka (Japan), Pole (Germany), and Daniel Wang (USA) have all played sets at the club. Live acts have been performed from Momus (UK), John Tejada (USA), Kangding Ray (France) and Lambent (Japan). The Berlin based VJ group Jutojo have continuously supplied the live visuals. Each edition of the club has a changing artwork that is created by Zen Yoshimoto. Yoshimoto's detailed models interpret the Koi fish in a fresh way for each club event and have become a curious focal point for people visiting the lounge.Parallel to each Koi Klub, the black and white copy fanzine: KOI MAG is produced and given away for free in various shops to advertise the club. More than a flyer, Nishiumi carefully invites friends, designers and artists to give the pages of the KOI MAG different flavours and interests, from Japanese cooking to drawings, artworks, photo diaries from Berlin, Tokyo, Hawaii, New York, Barcelona and Milan. The now famous covers have always been commissioned from Berlin designers,Metrofarm.