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 ...
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.
I show her a photo of us in traditional Japanese clothes on our wedding day. Her eyes became huge at the picture. Her two friends and their spawn have already started walking away. After some ...
A staffer at kimono store Yumeori Honpo dresses a woman from Puerto Rico in a kimono in this photo provided by the store. NARA -- This western Japan city has seen increasing numbers of inbound ...
The “sashiko” stitching method extends the life of the worn clothing while also giving it a fresh look by adding traditional Japanese flair. The service is winning over the hearts of European ...
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 ...