Rabbit Kiss – Fanciful Japanese Apparel
[Un riche etudiant - click image for larger view]
Name of Ensembles: Un riche etudiant, Tuxedo II SET, and Classic suit “Mod’s” type-1
Creator: Jeter Jun
Shoppe: Rabbit Kiss (Umi Usagi)
Comments:
Umi Usagi creates some delightful kimono and Japanese styled cosplay (maid, goth lolita, manga/anime inspired) ensembles for women. Imagine my surprise when I learned that Umi Usagi, via the name Rabbit Kiss, now offers a small selection of men’s apparel.
As I am always eager to share information about “new to me” (and potentially new to others) creators, I decided to feature Umi Usagi in a spotlight blog entry, reviewing the three ensembles I purchased.
The first of these is Un riche etudiant. I confess that for the first time in SL I felt overweight. As brilliantly as the sculpts are textured, the lower coat in particular did nothing for my waistline!
I will say this about Umi Usagi’s creations, however. The prim pieces are resizeable with a resize script which is also removeable. I am always very impressed when creators who use resize scripts in their items also allow those scripts to be removed (to reduce lag). Fortunately, the esembles are copy (always copy the item before resizing and removing the script). Unfortunately, they are no mod (my issues with no mod items are below).
[Un riche etudiant - click image for larger view]
There are two different collar and jabot combinations with this ensemble. This one presented above is the less ostentatious of the two. The entire collar/jabot/flower arrangement is one piece, no modify, with a resize script. Even with a resize script, I find that I can never tweak these pieces to satisfaction.
[Un riche etudiant - click image for larger view]
The lower cuffs are likewise dripping in lace, ribbon and roses. Even for me this is excessive, however, to each their own in terms of taste. The shirt tails are part of the lower coat piece, and once again, despite the resize script, I could never fit it to my liking.
[Un riche etudiant - click image for larger view]
I think I need to cut back on the absinthe or get out more and exercise.
[Un riche etudiant - click image for larger view]
Another prim attachment, except… the lower trouser legs are both prim attachments that can be resized. If one does not wish to wear the left leg attachment with its floral motif, one must attach a copy of the non floral right leg attachment to the left leg instead and then reposition the piece.
Again, beautiful prim work on this, and even though it is excessive, it is also unwieldly.
[Un riche etudiant - click image for larger view]
Stripping away most of the ensemble and one is left with a simple shirt and trousers that can be used in numerous other combinations and occasions.
[Un riche etudiant - click image for larger view]
On some very rare occasions, system trousers do not conflict with my digitigrade legs. This was one of those very rare moments.
[Tuxedo II SET - click image for larger view]
The Tuxedo II SET kindly serves up several options for coat tails, bow tie, and neck tie. This ensemble was perhaps inspired by Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler), currently a popular manga and anime series in Japan. Sebastian, however, I am not.
[Tuxedo II SET - click image for larger view]
Again, while the bow tie and neck tie collar aspects are resizeable with a script, I felt as though I was fighting the piece. I do like the way Umi Usagi fashions the lower sleeves, however, and feel these additional prim attachments lend the outfit a more defined look.
[Tuxedo II SET - click image for larger view]
While I’m not too wild about the coat tails, they are functional. As with most of the coat bottom prim attachments, as well as some other attachments, I felt they did not move with myself or become a part of the entire ensemble. The experience has certainly given me a deeper appreciation for my favourite creators.
[Tuxedo II SET - click image for larger view]
These shoes are included with the Tuxedo II SET, and while not to my personal taste, some may find them useful for other ensembles as well (they feel quite multi-purpose). Pale marine blue socks, which seem to be the staple of all three outfits I purchased, would not have been my first choice insofar as colour is concerned with these creations. No mod means I cannot change their base colour.
[Tuxedo II SET - click image for larger view]
Without the jacket, and donning the bow tie, which I like quite a bit, the trousers take on a more denim and casual feel, quite unlike the rest of the ensemble. The sculpt and prim work on the collar, as with most of Umi Usagi’s prim pieces, is quite excellent but would be perfect if modify for subtle and necessary tweaking.
[Tuxedo II SET - click image for larger view]
This is when disaster strikes. No mod trousers for furry avatars who have digitigrade legs is always disheartening. There is absolutely no reason why system clothes should be no mod. None — and that is a discussion best held outside of this post.
[Classic suit "Mod's" type-1 - click image for larger view]
Classic suit “Mod’s” type-1 offers eight different tie patterns and colours, and three different handkerchief colours.
[Classic suit "Mod's" type-1 - click image for larger view]
While again I am not overly keen on the coat bottoms, the neck tie and collar, as well as the handkerchief are finely detailed and splendid.
[Classic suit "Mod's" type-1 - click image for larger view]
Favouring pin stripes as I do, I quite like the subtle pin stripe design in the coat.
[Classic suit "Mod's" type-1 - click image for larger view]
Without coat and extras, once more we have a simple white button down shirt. I was hoping for a little more detailing to the trousers.
[Classic suit "Mod's" type-1 - click image for larger view]
While no mod, the trousers work for my fox form, so I am pleased.
[Classic suit "Mod's" type-1 - click image for larger view]
All in all, I do like aspects of Umi Usagi’s creations for men. I believe that in time there will be improvements and I look forward to seeing those. The major drawback for me are the no mod permissions. Otherwise, Umi Usagi has some exquisite details and brings an anime/manga quality of life to the ensembles.
Other Details:
Shoes: Laudanum men’s shoes – black by Jackal Ennui of Lassitude & Ennui (in “Un riche etudiant”-Black) and Gentleman’s Black Suede Shoes by Vincente Shepherd of Gaslights Emporium (in Classic suit “Mod’s” type-1)
Pocket watch: PocketWatches Silver by Ross Myhre of Mire
Photos taken in My Photosphere
Human avatar
- Hair – Elliot (LightBlond) by Six Kennedy of GuRL 6
- Skin – Scorpio Revelation (3A Smooth) by Khai Sinister of The Abyss
- Eyes – Blue Opal by Miriel Enfield of Miriel (very sadly retired)
Fox avatar
- Avatar – Male White Fox by Mephitis Jezebel of Aventity
- Hair – The Dauphin (Powdered) by Siyu Suen of Illusions
I always enjoy reading your posts, Doctor, and I always learn something. I hope to see you in-world soon.
I am very much NOT surprised you have this Umi Usagi outfit. It struck me as very much inspired by a certain manga/anime …although I’m left trying to recall if there was an apron included in one of the sets or not. *hmmm*
ANYway ~ all of them are very dashing and become the apothecary in all his forms very well….and with a bit of mixing and matching with other sets, doubtless you will find even more stunning combinations.
I am a bit disappointed in the lack of detailing in the pants and concur that waaaay too much emphasis was put in the flash at the wrists instead of the taking time to consider those who would prefer to strip off their jacket. It occured to me though….that there doesn’t seem to be an option to wear the lace without the jacket…or is that just me?
Thank-you for the thoughtful critique of the clothing.
Actually, I’d rather thought more of Sebastian from Kuroshitsuji rather than Mamoru Mitsugi from Passage. I could put together a Mamoru ensemble, but I’ll be damned if I trade in my long blonde locks. /me chuckles (and I’m not that much of an asshole in SL — /me laughs really hard)