When women enter the early historical record, it is often because they caused men problems. Some women schemed to advance their own sons when their husband had sons by several women. Women’s loyalties ...

Today, kimonos are mostly worn by women on special occasions. But in the past, both men and women wore them. But while we think of it as uniquely Japanese, the original concept came from China.

Sato Kimono/Twitter A kimono is meant to cover up women so they are not exposed "The [aesthetic] of the kimono is graceful, elegant and gentle. It is not overtly revealing or figure-hugging.

The artist/designer is collaborating with Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, a large U.S. supplier of contract textiles and ...

simplifying the purchase especially for first-time customers.

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 ...

KYOTO--A special exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of Gucci’s arrival in Japan is now under way at the Kyoto City ...

(And yes, first gentlemen are welcome.) By Alyson Krueger On Tuesday, Sept. 24, just after noon, 15 first ladies from around the world gathered for a working lunch focused on public health in a ...

Some challenges remain. Evo-Ukiyoe still sometimes depicts men in women’s kimono. “The AI model has yet to fully understand how to illustrate kimono and hairstyles,” said Clanuwat.

I once relegated cosplay—defined as “the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game”—to the realm of sci-fi and comic book conventions or to the live-action role-playing ...