Converse are widely known for being better quality in Japan, due to the fact that the brand is independently managed here by ...

TOKYO -- In contemporary Japan, the kimono has all but disappeared from everyday life, consigned largely to special occasions such as coming-of-age ceremonies and traditional weddings. Canadian ...

Kim Kardashian finally got to use the name “Kimono.” And she did so without being accused of cultural appropriation. The multi-hyphenate has been sharing behind-the-scenes wardrobe photos and designer ...

This detailed tutorial shows you how to sew a sparkling kimono jacket using Simplicity 9124. Perfect for intermediate sewists looking to practice French seams and add sequined elegance to their ...

To find the Crimson Kimono, you have to visit Mother Daughter trees across Teshio Ridge and follow the red Yuki Mushi bugs to discover lost journal entries. The first Mother Daughter tree is right ...

Fast fashion can mean cheaper clothes, but this industry comes at a high cost for the environment. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the fast fashion industry is a significant ...

The history of the Kimono Dress and the clothing revolution surrounding 19th century Japan. In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors to the world. The Kimono Dress, emblematic of a broader clothing ...

YAMATO Lab., a special project under designer Keisuke Kanda, is launching its first pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku from August 6-12, featuring one-of-a-kind Sukajan patchwork jackets inspired by ...

Robbie has been an avid gamer for well over 20 years. During that time, he's watched countless franchises rise and fall. He's a big RPG fan but dabbles in a little bit of everything. Writing about ...

It’s a quiet afternoon in Chiba. Kimono stylist Kara Harris stands in front of a mirror, adjusting the intricate folds of an indigo silk kimono embroidered with winding roses. Behind her, shelves brim ...

An example of a furisode haregi: Long-Sleeved Robe (“Furisode”) with Clouds, Bamboo Curtains, and Tachibana Oranges (19th century, Tokyo National Museum collection). Kimono, a traditional Japanese ...