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Recent Examples of obi
Acne Studios Musubi knotted leather shoulder bag $1,200 NET-A-PORTER
Acne’s Musubi bag is inspired by Japanese obi sashes, with its soft textured knot details.
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Now, with two years under its obi, Lin is ready to celebrate Orlando-style with a series of chef collaborations this week.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024
Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder experimented with colors and patterns in this Manhattan triplex, starting with the bed frame in the primary bedroom, which mixes Holland & Sherry textiles with vintage Japanese obi.
—Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 6 Dec. 2022
At Van Cleef & Arpels, some of these were modeled on inro, the small boxes of wood, leather, metal, ivory or paper that Japanese men hung from their obi (kimonos have no pockets) to carry tobacco or medicinal herbs.
—New York Times, 11 Feb. 2021
Japanese men traditionally used an inrō, a basket worn suspended from an obi or sash, to carry small items including medicine.
—Peter Saenger, WSJ, 13 Nov. 2020
Kimonos are worn with the left side wrapped over the right and secured with an obi, or sash, around the waist.
—The Economist, 2 Mar. 2020
Susuru has just two omakase events under its obi at this point.
—Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Oct. 2019
From its oversized shoulder pads tucked into high-waisted harem pants and cinched with a leather obi belt adorned with the famous LV logo, Stone’s daring outfit worked with the event’s theme of fashion innovation.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 6 June 2018
Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Now, with two years under its obi, Lin is ready to celebrate Orlando-style with a series of chef collaborations this week.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024
Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder experimented with colors and patterns in this Manhattan triplex, starting with the bed frame in the primary bedroom, which mixes Holland & Sherry textiles with vintage Japanese obi.
—Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 6 Dec. 2022
At Van Cleef & Arpels, some of these were modeled on inro, the small boxes of wood, leather, metal, ivory or paper that Japanese men hung from their obi (kimonos have no pockets) to carry tobacco or medicinal herbs.
—New York Times, 11 Feb. 2021
Japanese men traditionally used an inrō, a basket worn suspended from an obi or sash, to carry small items including medicine.
—Peter Saenger, WSJ, 13 Nov. 2020
Kimonos are worn with the left side wrapped over the right and secured with an obi, or sash, around the waist.
—The Economist, 2 Mar. 2020
Susuru has just two omakase events under its obi at this point.
—Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Oct. 2019
From its oversized shoulder pads tucked into high-waisted harem pants and cinched with a leather obi belt adorned with the famous LV logo, Stone’s daring outfit worked with the event’s theme of fashion innovation.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 6 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obi
Noun
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The asphalt winds like a ribbon through the Sierra de las Nieves, where the Mediterranean sun casts its golden light on every curve of the mountainous landscape.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The schedule included a ribbon cutting on the beach before plunging.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Baker recreated the Lenape bandolier bag to help revitalize one of his community’s art forms.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA TODAY,
2 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Members of the former are alleged to sport tattoos of a skull with Nazi imagery and an AK-47, while members of the latter are allegedly known for their matching tattoos of a skeleton outfitted with a sombrero, bandolier and pistol.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The central loop has a similar crystal but this one dangles from the top giving it constant movement when worn.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This may throw our daily commutes, communication, and communal activities for a loop.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Blue Ivy took her mother’s side for the celebratory moment, wearing a Cowboy Carter sash.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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The sash belt can be tied in the front or the back for two completely different looks.—
Miles Walls,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Obi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obi. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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