When it comes to Japanese clothing, the first thing that comes to mind is the iconic kimono, often adorned with stylish ...

The high street retailer has credited Japanese-influenced ... It's not the first time kimonos - traditionally straight line robes - have been re-imagined in Western fashion. The decadent mood ...

“I studied Japanese to learn about kimono, and kimono taught me Japanese culture.” The world of fashion had always been Cliffe’s passion. Born a twin, she was often mistaken for her sister ...

For centuries, Kyoto has been the hub of kimono fashion ... sense through a new wave of local fashion in step with modern lifestyles. While seemingly Japanese, the coat's three-dimensional ...

The kimono is ... of it as uniquely Japanese, the original concept came from China. In the eighth century, the Japanese began to borrow many things from China, including fashion.

Yume Japanese Gardens in Midtown celebrated Japanese culture in a vibrant new way on Sunday, hosting its first-ever Kimono and Kanzashi Fashion Show. The event, a collaboration between Yume ...

The other is a “homongi” formal kimono for women. Its obi is made using Kyoto-style “yuzen” dyeing techniques to incorporate the motifs of the White Base spacecraft and blue butterflies ...

Discover the meticulous process of making traditional Japanese kimonos in a specialized factory, where skilled artisans craft each piece with precision. From selecting high-quality fabrics to ...

Calling all kimono lovers! A rare exhibition opens in the Shibuya district of Tokyo, July 15, retracing the 1, 500-year history of traditional Japanese women's clothing. As one of the most ...

Tsutaichi, herself a Japan-certified kimono teacher, mounted her first ever fashion show in her home country at a Christmas celebration jointly hosted by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA ...