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 ...

The "Türkiye-Japan Fashion Show" was organized by Dr. Sumiyo Okumura, an Islamic and Turkish art historian, to highlight ...

Maybe being outside Japan helped.” The kimono, which means ‘thing to wear ... it was replaced by Western clothing considered more modern and practical. For the general public, it ...

While no longer an everyday garment, kimonos are still an iconic part of modern Japanese culture. Photograph by Molly Ferrill Visitors who would like to shop for kimono-inspired fashion firsthand ...

The kimono holds deep cultural symbolism in Japan, representing tradition, status, and aesthetics: During Japan’s Heian ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...

In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

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

Japan's Coming of Age Day is a sure sign of ... The men usually wear sober black suits, but the women are resplendent in kimonos woven in lustrous patterns — often of flowers — and a bright ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Kimonos are known for being expensive, and a kimono from the Japanese brand Chiso is one of the most expensive you can buy. One kimono takes around 20 artisans over ...

The initiative called KIMONO project started by just one man who had a big idea. Broadcast on the 5th of August, 2021. The Japanese kimono and obi (belt) was specially designed and made to ...