Journal
Sharing the same vision and values, we teamed up as friends — Joko in old-Japanese — and started an online journal to portray inspiring places, objects and people. An initiative that naturally led us towards the beginning of Studio Joko.
Mansur Gavriel, New York
In the dapper Soho neighbourhood, one can enter the dreamy world of Mansur Gavriel - elegant, sophisticated and pink. Dazzling pink. Established by founders Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel, the store opened its doors in 2016 as a pop-up venture, but decided to keep their sign on the wall until recently. Feeling happy to have visit the store just in time, as Mansur announced their closing date a couple of days ago.
Atelier Paradis, Amsterdam
Welcome to Atelier Paradis - a studio, boutique and the creative world of Dutch designer Patricia Hofstede. Atelier Paradis is housed in a small space, complemented by the charm of Amsterdam's oldest neighbourhood: the Jordaan. Greeted by a palmtree outside the store, we enter the place in awe. As we wander around, we suddenly feel this tendency to experience and touch every object, and every material.
Adiuvantes, Amsterdam
Just like a series of photographs is telling a story, every clothing piece or object covers a chapter as well. We surround ourselves with objects, sometimes unaware of history or origin. Where does it come from? Who made it? And why should we cherish it? With her store Adiuvantes, Femke Mulder aims to narrate the journey of every garment she curates.