The kimono, which means ‘thing to wear’ in Japanese, can be traced back to Japan's Heian period, over 1,000 years ago, and its status has changed a lot over time.

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 ...

Why don't we wear kimono especially now we live in Australia? The Perth Kimono Club provides both Japanese and Australians in Perth with the events promoting the beauty and pleasure of kimono.

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.

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Kim Kardashian West has angered people in Japan with the launch of her new shapewear brand, Kimono Intimates. The reality star said the label, launched on Tuesday, is inclusive and "celebrates and ...

A collection of vintage and modern-day wedding dresses has gone on display in a church in Somerset as part of a celebration of love and marriage. The dresses, the earliest dating from the 1940s ...

The unveiled uniforms are based on the concept “wearing Japanese aesthetics” and feature a gender-neutral design based on the kimono, the ministry said. The uniforms were designed by designer ...

The Japanese town of Kojima is all about denim. The main road is named Jeans Street, pairs of jeans flap like flags overhead, the drinks vending machines at the railway station are plastered with ...

Some Japanese people on social media complained that the trademarked brand, Kimono Intimates - a play on her name - disrespected traditional clothing. Kardashian West initially defended the name ...

NARA -- This western Japan city has seen increasing numbers of inbound visitors strolling around tourist spots wearing kimonos and their summer counterpart, yukata. Westerners in particular appear ...