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 recent years, the kimono has experienced a resurgence in popularity both in Japan and around the world. Designers and fashion enthusiasts are embracing the kimono's timeless elegance and ...
How easy was it to blend West African fashion with the kimono? Serge: "Well, it's an interpretation. In West Africa, women's shapes are not the same as what you have in Japan. The shapes are much more ...
which makes the opening of one in the Bandai-Atami Onsen hot spring resort here a sure hit with followers of fashion. The Japan Kimono Museum, which opened its doors on Oct. 7, features rare ...
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 ...
Above, school is in session at a literal meat-and-greet at Blue Bovine, Union’s new trophy restaurant, with Japan’s knife-wielding lady butcher, a.k.a. the “Kimono Butcher.” After ...
Part-fashion survey, part-exploration on material culture, this exhibition traces the history of the kimono from 17th-century Japan to contemporary runways. The V&A Dundee is the first design ...
At Lakmé Fashion Week, Pankaj and Nidhi showcased their 'Loop' collection inspired by the Infinity symbol. Actress Sharvari Wagh closed the show in a standout kimono bomber, representing ...
An extraordinary collection of around 300 garments, accessories, paintings, prints, photographs and film clips from the V&A and collections around the world place kimono at the heart of an enthralling ...