Mina Perhonen

Mina Perhonen is a really interesting and versatile Japanese fashion label by Tokyo based designer Akira Minagawa. I've had the above blouse (from the 2007 Spring/Summer collection) bookmarked as a favourite for nigh on a year now as "beautiful shirt". As a busty lass I fear I could not successfully wear it, and they don't have an online store, so I wouldn't be able to buy it even if my ladies did shrink, but I can't bring myself to delete the link. I just love everything about it - the simplicity of the cut, the sleeve detail, the crowding of the oversized buttons. He's taken a simple, familiar silhouette and created something beautiful and unique through a few key features.
This is a recurring trend throughout the Mina Perhonen collections. Mingawa often takes familiar clothing silhouettes and creates something fresh and unique through the use of innovative prints, textiles (with original fabric created for each design) and adornments.
Check out some of my other favourites, below:

The Ceremony Dress screams 'Futuristic Nanna' and I would wear it in a heartbeat (2007 - 2008 Autumn/Winter collection).

Ripples Coat (2006 - 2007 Autumn/Winter Collection)

Again, an intriguing use of colour, pattern and texture in the Ballade Coat (2007 - 2008 Autumn/Winter collection).

Like I said earlier, sadly there currently is no online Mina Perhonen store, however a number of stores around the world stock the label, so check their stockists page for further information.

A Very Retro Summer in Red

Red Crepe Wool Drape Front Dress - US$1655 by Alexander McQueen (a girl can dream!)

Miss Scarlet Dress - US$74.99 at ModCloth

Getting to Know You Dress - US$59.99 at Modcloth

Flutter Hem Dress - £125 at Boden

Angelique Dress - US$198 by Peta Pledger

Annette Dress - AUD$180 by Tiger Rag

Stop Staring Cheesecake Dress - US$99.95 at Daddy-O's

Stop Staring Swing Dress - US$79.95 at Daddy-O's

Vintage Tulle Homecoming Dress (size extra small) - US$228 at Unique Vintage

Vintage Polka Dot Skirt & Coat (size small/medium) - US$25 from Etsy seller Zwzzy!

Red Diner Shirt - AUD$89 by Tiger Rag

Retro Cherry Top - US$42.95 at Daddy-O's

Vintage Infinite Jest Ascot Blouse (size medium) - US$29.99 from Etsy seller Persephone Vintage

Tulip Petal Skirt - US$34.99 at ModCloth

A Line Wrap Skirt - On sale for AUD$98 by Fooism

Vintage High Waist Skirt (size small/medium) - US$18 from Etsy seller Ceicei Studio

Esther Williams Polka Dot Bikini - US$70 at Unique Vintage

Vintage Floral Bathing Suit (size extra small) - US$150 at Unique Vintage

Alegra Heels -  225€ at Chie Mihara

Snap Heels - On sale for 180€ at Chie Mihara

Ellie Peep Toe Platform Heels - US$74.99 at Unique Vintage

Paddington Ballet Flats - US$28 at Fred Flare

Juliet Heels - AUD$169.95 by Tony Bianco

Blooming Skull Cap - US$28 at the Village Hat Shop

Rose Ring - US$10 at Fred Flare

Ollipop Rose Ring - US$30 at Vintage Inspired

Vintage Bakelite Hoop Earrings - US$19 from Etsy seller La Dolce Vita Vintage Jewelry

Wallet M Red - 59€ at Collected by Tas-Ka

Vintage Red and Gold Clutch Purse - US$12 from Etsy seller Vintage Connoisseur

Frou Frou Umbrella by Boston Umbrellas - AUD$59.95 at Raw Space

A Very Retro Summer in Blue

Pretty on the Prairie Dress - US$44.95 at Modcloth

 

Blue Doll Dress by Stop Staring - US$84.95 at Daddy-O's

Pique Tulip Dress in Marina - Discounted to US$28 at Tulle4us

 

Satin Trim Top in Damson - £65.00 at Boden 

(For a visual of how cute the top is in person, see this 'Some Girls Wander' post)

Vintage Pastel Blue Culottes (size small) - US$15 from Etsy seller Oh LeoLuca

 Sailor Shorts - US$80 at Stop Staring

 

Sailor Skirt in Blue - AUD$89 at Tiger Rag

Vintage Navy Romper (size 6) - US$22 from Etsy seller Vintage Shouting!

Soda Pop Playsuit - US$117 at Stop Staring

The Veronica Bikini - US$129.99 at ModCloth

 

Ribbon Cloche Hat in Military Blue - US$50 at Banana Republic

 

Ice Cream Flats in Blue - On sale for AUD$39 at Melissa Australia

8277 Jeffery Campbell Heels in Blue - On sale for US$74.95 at Sole Struck

Vinyl Wedges in Blue - AUD$109 at Melissa Australia

 

Carriage Ride Wedges by Pink Studio - US$64.99 at ModCloth

 

Vintage Patent Leather Handbag - US$15 from Etsy seller By The Way

Vintage Leather Clutch with Chain - US$20 from Etsy seller Old Baltimore Vintage

Recycled License Plate Purse by Little Earth - US$252 at Babygirl Boutique