Shop proprietress explains how kimonos can be like utility vests
The kimono is the national dress of Japan and is often worn as formal wear in modern times. Some Japanese residents wear kimonos for everyday…
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“Wearing a yukata in your 20s is cringe.” Man’s comment to woman in Japan puzzles netizens
If you have a favorite outfit, chances are you’ll feel good wearing it outside. However, that happy mood you’re in can easily be spoiled by…
Japanese daughter doesn’t want “girly” kimono for ceremonial photoshoot, unsheathes epic look instead
On November 15th, some Japanese families celebrate the festival day and rite of passage of Shichi-Go-San (七五三, literally “seven-five-three”). The day is observed as a…
Kimono Style: Celebrating in Shimoda With The Black Ships Festival
Shimoda is normally a sleepy fishing community famous for onsen and seafood, but it celebrates the Kurofune Matsuri with parades, flourish and kimono every May….
How to safely navigate the toilet when wearing a kimono or yukata
Picture this: It’s a beautiful spring day with the gentle rays of sunshine filtering through the delicate petals of a thousand cherry trees. All around…
[Kimono Style] International friendship and style showcased in FashiComm
Those attending the hybrid event were rewarded with fresh ideas, colors and cultural contexts from the professional designers and participants in Indonesia and Japan. Sheila…
Saitama’s Wabi Sabi Daisaiten Autumn Festival Returns to Live Celebrations
The event celebrated ecology through reusing old kimono, diversity in the types of kimono and varieties of models, and equality by highlighting young people without…
Avatar clothing brand YOYOGI MORI announces new brand YUE, first VRC exhibition
Overview YOYOGI MORI is a sophisticated Japanese avatar clothing brand powered by a team of designers, each with a unique aesthetic, pushing the boundaries of…
Somemoyou kimono & obi illustration exhibition: When modern meets traditional [report]
During early October, I got invited by one of my dear friends to an exhibition in Nihonbashi at the Maruzen Store (丸善 日本橋店). The exhibition featured the artworks…
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…
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…