Shinjuku’s Isetan releases gorgeous collection of Taisho Era kimonos and accessories
Shinjuku’s Isetan department store has announced an event called Taisho Roman Hyakkaten DX from July 28th to August 2nd. From antique kimono, to modern clothing…
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Shoeface, which turns old kimono and traditional Japanese garments into stylish shoelaces, opens international online store
Earlier this month, Shoeface, a Japanese company that repurposes old or discarded kimono and traditional fabrics into stylish and distinct shoelaces, opened up its first…
Shoeface: Repurposing old kimono, scarves and other fabrics into quirky shoelaces
Shoeface is a sustainable Japanese company that makes shoelaces by upcycling old kimono, scarves and traditional fabrics from both Japan and overseas. The resulting shoelaces…
[Kimono Style] Creator Mamechiyo’s Kimono are for Today’s World
Kimono is inclusive, and it’s for now. It welcomes everyone, according to kimono pioneer Mamechiyo. Above all, it connects with life and with place, and…
What is ORIOBI？Reviving Japan’s treasures through beautifully recycled OBI
ORIOBI is a brand created by Mami, a Japanese artist, that took two elements of the Japanese culture: the Japanese art of folding paper, Origami, and…
[Kimono Style] Why are Kimono so Expensive?
Between the threading, the dyeing, the weaving, the sewing, and everything in between “the complexity of each step is mind boggling”, explains Sheila Cliffe. Sheila…
AIGRA kimono pattern earrings made with sustainable materials opens new website
Uniform Net Co., Ltd. announced in a press release that they opened a new website for their AIGRA brand of earrings inspired by Aizu-gata 会津型,…
Dress up your 3, 5 or 7-year old kids in Pokémon-themed kimono at Studio Alice
If you thought kids in kimonos were already pretty cute, one Japanese photo studio is taking the cuteness level up a notch by adding rentable…
Japanese kimono coordinator ties awesome Evangelion-inspired obi knots
Japanese kimono are often praised for the beauty and elegance found in their design, but what really ties them together (pun intended) is their obi….
Kimono fashion enthusiast creates amazing Pokémon-inspired kimono outfits
Kimono fashion enthusiast Misamaru Some of our readers may recall kimono fashion enthusiast Misamaru (@misamaru_boc), whose inspired layered skirt-over kimono look we featured in early…
Beautiful statue of Nadeshiko Kagamihara from Laid-Back Camp dressed in a kimono
The anime adaptation of the popular camping-themed manga Laid-Back Camp, written and illustrated by Afro, just began its second season today, January 7th, 2021. Fans…
Kimono fashion enthusiast’s layered skirt-over-kimono look earns praise online
Although some may be surprised to learn it, the kimono, far from fading away into the annals of Japanese fashion history, has not only retained…
Make a bold statement with this striking Zero Fighter Model 52 kimono
Maybe you’re a war history buff, or maybe you collect model planes and are particularly interested in the Pacific War. Maybe you’re into war simulation…
[Kimono Style] Steampunk Autumn with Mac Nakata
Sheila Cliffe, for JAPAN Forward I went to visit Maebashi the other day, to learn a little about the place, enjoy the autumn leaves and…
Dress up in Disney-themed kimonos for a fairytale photoshoot with a Japanese twist
Step into adulthood looking and feeling like a true princess with these Disney themed kimonos. The long-sleeved kimonos (known as furisode) incorporate motifs and colours…