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.

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 ...

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 ...

The event featured kimonos made from scratch, as well as kanzashi—traditional Japanese hair ornaments—handcrafted by local makers. For members of the Arizona Kimono Club, the show was more ...

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 ...

That's all it takes to don a kimono jointly designed by two entrepreneurs in the hope of making the traditional garment ... which it can be worn like causal clothing. In contrast to conventional ...

The show featured six traditional Japanese kimonos alongside modern designs ... "You were a nation that rode horses, so your clothing was shorter. However, in Japan, people were more engaged ...

Bicol students had the chance to introduce themselves in Japanese and don traditional Japanese clothing, such as kimono, Happi coats, and yukata. There were discussions on Japan’s traditions, seasons, ...