What is a little surprising for us is that Westerners have a strong interest in Kimono hakama which is similar to skirts. However, the type of Hakama differs depending on whether it is purely kimono fashion, for men or women, and for martial arts such... Read More | Share it now!
What size is appropriate for mens kimono?
Our store lists vintage mens kimonos. We often get questions about size. Men seem to want a more samurai-like look than women who enjoy kimono in their free style. The conclusion is, “It’s difficult, so you can wear it freely on a T-shirt,... Read More | Share it now!
“Plum blossom” The Obi and Japanese patterns
Is it the cherry blossom(sakura) or plum blossom(ume) most familiar to Japanese? Since the plum is the first tree to bloom as winter comes to an end, there is saying “the first among flowers”.With the pattern of kimono and obi, obviously the plum... Read More | Share it now!
”Familiar but unfamiliar” From Kyoto to Catwalk
The exhibition “Kimono:Kyoto to Catwalk” at the Victoria and Albert Museum(V&A) in London explains how Kimono inspired Western movie costumes and stage costumes for rock singers. David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Bjork and others have been... Read More | Share it now!
“Bricolage” From Kyoto to Catwalk
From spring to summer this year, large-scale kimono-themed exhibitions should have been hot topics in London and Tokyo. However, due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the exhibition museum in London has been closed, and the exhibition in Tokyo, which is... Read More | Share it now!