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They did it.Europe finally opened its kimono, and inside it seemed pretty close to what the markets had expected. Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy — “MerKozy,” as they’re called for ...
KYOTO >> Maria Kawahara, a kimono designer, believes that the traditional garment can be worn more freely — with a belt, for instance, if one doesn’t have an obi, or even with boots or high ...
Once a famous red-light district, the Tokyo ward of Taito is now a quaint and tranquil area, less heavily frequented by ...
For the latest endeavour of London's Victoria and Albert museum, Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk explores the evolution of the iconic Japanese garment.
The only uncaptured kappa man was Mag, the philosopher, who was too ugly and stayed inside his house almost all the time reading books in a dusky room lighted by a seven-color glass lantern.
A Chinese anime fan says she was detained and interrogated by police after she wore traditional Japanese dress to pose for photos in the eastern city of Suzhou, sparking heated debate on China’s ...
Strangers at Burning Man easily recognize Kimono Dave, whose shop is on Haight Street. It’s bound to happen when “you’re a f—king caricature,” he admits.
A kimono is a gown made of silk that is worn on top of an inner garment. Kimonos are lightweight cardigan-like wraps that originated in Japanese culture and have become popular in western fashion ...
Woman’s kimono, possibly Iseaki, 1915-1930. V&A Tradition from Kyoto Kyoto, the epicentre of design innovation and skilled craftwork, witnessed an explosion of textile developments that reached ...
The Kimono is a distinct cultural symbol of Japan and for that reason, it has a complicated reputation around much of Asia.
Yume Japanese Gardens in Midtown hosted its first-ever Kimono and Kanzashi Fashion Show, highlighting the artistry and tradition behind the kimono and its intricate accessories.
Kim Kardashian donned a kimono during a recent visit to Japan. The 42-year-old reality star took to Instagram on Tuesday, August 29, to share snaps taken by her 10-year-old daughter, North West ...