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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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Ancient Greeks and Romans often decorated sculptures with colorful paint, as well as jewelry, fabrics, flowers, garlands and ribbons.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sabrina wore a white sleeveless A-line midi dress with a sheer veil covered in tiny ribbon bows for a portion of the photo shoot.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
18 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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Out near the 10 freeway south of Phoenix, this much longer and faster loop formerly served as an IndyCar test track (including one day when Ayrton Senna reportedly drove there).—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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And for an administration that has premised itself on efficiency, a never-ending loop of funding bait and switch does not exactly make for minimizing waste.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Brown’s black dress was form-fitting, with a sculpted strapless neckline and a sash of pale flowers snaking up the bodice.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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Custom Text Satin Sash Next, customize a satin sash to wear over the dress and add Chappell’s name to it.—
Lauryn Jiles,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Obi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obi. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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