A native Briton spends nearly 365 days of the year wearing kimono, even though daily use of the traditional Japanese clothing is on the decline among modern Japanese fashionistas. Sheila Cliffe ...

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For a Ramadan-day look, you can wear your kimono with your favorite jeans and a simple t-shirt or blouse. This has always been one of the most popular and common ways to style kimonos. It's easy and ...

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