The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means “thing to wear” – it is made up of the Japanese words ki, meaning “to wear”, and mono, meaning “thing”.

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.

The kimono is one of the most recognizable forms of national dress, wielding its influence in fashion, art and media. At the ...

Founded by Yoshie Kitagawa, a passionate advocate for traditional Japanese arts ... to fashion by upcycling vintage kimonos into contemporary dresses. Let’s dive into the story of Kien, explore ...

the kimono is 13 metres long in length and 38 centimetres wide. Made from pure silk, it is a wide-sleeved traditional Japanese robe worn with a sash (obi). For what seemed to be a dying dress form ...

As the national dress of Japan, it was worn commonly in ... some older members with Japanese background wear the kimono in a more traditional way to reconnect with their cultural identity.

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 ...

KORIYAMA, Fukushima Prefecture--Surprisingly, permanent museums dedicated to Japanese-style traditional clothing are rarely ... The Japan Kimono Museum, which opened its doors on Oct.

As part of the ceremony, women dress up in beautiful and colourful kimonos and men wear traditional Japanese dress or a suit and tie. The age of adulthood in Japan was set in 1876, but in 2018 the ...

But Japanese people on social media have said the trademarked brand disrespects traditional clothing. The kimono, a loose long-sleeved robe typically tied with a sash, dates back to 15th Century ...