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 ...

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.

The kimono is intrinsically associated with Japanese ... for all types of traditional, powerful, and meaningful designs. Indeed, it's one of the finest examples of how clothing confers a sense ...

For centuries, Kyoto has been the hub of kimono fashion, spawning the weaving and dyeing industries. Today, designers take inspiration from traditional ... While seemingly Japanese, the coat's ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan ... yuzen saris made using the traditional techniques. They have entrusted the saris to a clothing buyer in India to ...

Participants wear comfortable clothing with haori (kimono ... On the other hand, some older members with Japanese background wear the kimono in a more traditional way to reconnect with ...

Istanbul hosted a fashion show celebrating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Japan. The show ...

Sanrio's Hello Kitty has received a new "haute couture-like" kimono and yukata collection from Yamato Lab, with the clothing ...