The new book Kimono: The Art And Evolution Of Japanese Fashion takes us on a visual tour through centuries of design tradition. The design of the kimono itself–the T-shape, the straight-seams, the ...

Kimono sleeves are showing up everywhere, on every style of clothing from the dress to the shrug, sweater and even the coat. They have transformed from the traditional long kimono sleeve to ...

The history of the Kimono Dress and the clothing revolution surrounding 19th century Japan. In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors to the world. The Kimono Dress, emblematic of a broader clothing ...

Sumie Kaneko, a singer who plays the traditional Japanese instruments koto and shamisen, often performs wearing flashy dresses made of recycled kimonos. The idea of sustainability is deeply rooted in ...

Japan’s T-shaped unisex garment cut from a single bolt of silk isn’t a symbol or a relic. At the Met, it’s the vibrant feature of an international fashion conversation. By Will Heinrich I’d always ...

As beautiful as expensive, fancy kimono are, you may only get a handful of opportunities to wear one. They tend to be associated with special holidays like the first shrine visit of the New Year, ...

From the 17th to the 20th century the kimono was the principal piece of clothing in Japan for both men and women. But now it’s an inspiration for fashion all over the world Fashion as we know it – the ...