Kimono influencer Sheila Cliffe offers a glimpse of the Black Ships Festival, where a...
Sheila Cliffe
Sheila Cliffe was born in Plymouth, England in 1961 and relocated to Japan in 1985. She graduated from Suzunoya Kimono Gakuin and received a special award for her work in spreading kimono culture from Minzoku Ishou Bunka Fukyuu Kyoukai.
Cliffe wears kimono regularly, and has taken a PhD in the study of kimono trends. She teaches kimono culture and dressing, and studied dyeing under Sassa Reiko.
A kimono influencer, Cliffe has spoken in Japan and in many other countries on kimono culture, and have published a book and articles in many journals.
This Canadian's interest in Japan began with martial arts in junior high school. Then,...
Tokyo Kimono Show returned with the theme "Kimono Is Expression" and nearly 100 shop...
Sheila Cliffe visits a dyeing company in Hanyu to explore the city's centuries-old indigo...
While Edo Day comes only once a year, Kawagoe is a great place to...
How did a Hungarian American girl who grew up in Europe become an everyday...
In 2025, Sheila Cliffe believes kimono will see major exhibitions, new collaborations, and greater...
As 2024 ends, kimono influencer Sheila Cliffe showcases her versatile seasonal looks, blending tradition...
Kimono Salone 2024 featured 109 booths, showcasing works by skilled artisans from traditional weavers...
"Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk" explores the garment's impact on global fashion, reflecting centuries of...
Kimono influencer Sheila Cliffe designed zori footwear with Iwasa Japan, featuring bright splashes of...
Bold, colorful, and stylish, Robe Japonica is the only brand that has embraced innovative...
