Cliffe has mastered the theory and rules of kimono, and she follows the orthodox way of wearing it. But she believes that combining it with the latest fashion trends can make the experience even ...

Kimono retailers developed a monopoly on prices and perception of kimono knowledge governed by elaborate rules from fabrics and colors to patterns and structure, taking up to 55 steps consisting ...

A special exhibition tracing the evolution of the kimono, from its inception in the Kamakura Period (1185-1333) to outfits designed by modern-day rock stars, has kicked off at the Tokyo National ...