United Bamboo

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  • United Bamboo was founded in 1998 by Miho Aoki from Japan and Thuy Pham, both hailing from Vietnam.
  • Miho Aoki studied at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology, while Thuy Pham studied architecture at Cooper Union.
  • Designing womenswear, accessories, and menswear, the label made its runway debut in 2004.
  • The clothing of United Bamboo is innovative, cross-cultural, and detail oriented./li] [li]The label's original idea was to reimagine and reinterpret classic, preppy American sportswear. United Bamboo has since incorporated countless influences and ideas, broadening their horizons significantly while still honoring its founding aesthetic.

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Blog Posts Mentioning United Bamboo

United Bamboo Blue Mini Collar Shirt: United Bamboo blue mini collar shirt at Creatures of Comfort ($194) (13 January 2009)

Sales for 12/16/2008: New York's BBlessing is having a holiday sale today through Sunday, with 50% fall clothing and accessories. Also, today at the shop designer...(18 December 2008)

United Bamboo Tucked Dress: United Bamboo tucked dress at Gargyle ($470)(17 October 2008)

United Bamboo Black Ankle Boots: United Bamboo black ankle boots at Gargyle ($337) (16 October 2008)

United Bamboo Rolled Waist Skirt: United Bamboo rolled waist skirt at La Garconne ($327)(26 September 2008)

Harputs Market Online: While the denizens of San Francisco seem to consider every day casual Friday, Harputs Market has been steadfastly bringing avant-garde design to...(05 November 2007)

Stel's Online, Again: We've been down this road once before. The the last time Stel's added online shopping it was this piddly Yahoo Stores backed thing, with...(16 July 2007)

Stores Carrying United Bamboo

Store Location E-Commerce
Acrimony San Francisco, California United States Yes
Anica San Francisco, CA United States Yes
Bird Brooklyn, NY United States Yes
Bird Brooklyn, NY United States Yes
Bird Brooklyn, NY United States Yes
Creatures of Comfort Los Angeles, CA United States Yes
Gargyle New York, NY United States Yes
Jonathan + Olivia Vancouver, BC Canada No
Jumelle Brooklyn, NY United States Yes
Opening Ceremony Los Angeles, CA United States Yes
Opening Ceremony New York, NY United States Yes
Stel's Boston, MA United States Yes
Steven Alan Annex New York, NY United States Yes
Totokaelo Seattle, WA United States Yes

Stores That Carry United Bamboo Also Carry

A.P.C., Acne, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Isabel Marant, Karen Walker, Opening Ceremony, Rachel Comey, Surface to Air, Vena Cava, YMC

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