The kimono show captivated with its blend of tradition and innovation, pushing boundaries, exploring new frontiers, and redefining traditional concepts.
A captivating journey into the imaginative world of a kimono pioneer who inspires others to challenge preconceptions, experiment, and find their unique style.
Kimono bolts and noren dyed using both traditional and innovative methods adorned the Myoshoji riverside, which has been the home of fabric dyers for centuries.
The first Monday in January is coming of age day in Japan and many young women celebrate with elaborate kimono created or handed down for this...
The kimono industry suffered under COVID-19, but its impact on fashion gained unprecedented global attention this year, with the trend set to continue in 2024.
Newlyweds from Melbourne share the top moments from their 16-day winter honeymoon, starting with the bustling cities of Fukuoka, Osaka, and Kyoto.
A symposium on Tokorozawa and Iruma's rich weaving history was held in a former factory, honored in 1925 for its contribution to Japan's textile industry.
The annual Kimono Salone showcases kimono's beautiful diversity for both traditional and modern wear, bringing together producers from all over Japan.
Tango in Kyoto prefecture recently hosted a two-day festival to celebrate Tango chirimen, a type of crepe silk that is highly valued in the kimono world.
Ichijiku creates timeless bespoke jackets in which sustainability and style converge to bring the best of kimono fabrics to the world.
Kimono brands Aono Koubou, Tonami Orimono, and Jotaro Saito showcased their latest designs, with creative incorporations of retro elements particularly notable.
The kimono is excellent at capturing seasonal joys. In autumn, common motifs are dragonflies, the full moon, and symbols of the harvest, such as rice ears.