The kimono is a huge part of how the world sees Japan. In virtually every Orientalist depiction of the country, kimono-clad women will be doing the rounds, and to this day, it’s synonymous with the ...

Photos for Valentino showing Japanese model Koki walking in high heels on a traditional obi kimono belt, and wearing shoes inside, have whipped up a storm of social media criticism amid accusations ...

Typically associated with geishas, thick Japanese obi belts, knotted and looped around the waist, are among this summer's slickest (and most figure-flattering) accessories. For the office, though, you ...

It is no secret that the domestic kimono market has rapidly declined over the past 30 odd years, but our mission still drives us to continue the pursuit of beauty. Since the time when my ...

The Japanese kimono is one of the world’s most iconic traditional item of clothing. It is instantly recognisable, with its simple yet elegant cut, intricate patterns, diverse colours and luxurious ...

“Don’t cross your legs. Don’t eat too much. Make sure the neckline doesn’t open. And always fold the left side over right – the other way is for the dead.” It’s Friday evening in Kyoto and Nobuko ...

High school students on Japan's southwestern island of Amami-Oshima have taken a special class to learn how to wear kimonos made of Oshima Tsumugi, a traditional silk fabric produced locally. Amami ...