The kimono is possibly the most iconic symbol of Japanese fashion. Traditionally worn by both men and women, kimonos are ...

A native Briton spends nearly 365 days of the year wearing kimono, even though daily use of the traditional Japanese clothing is on the decline among modern Japanese fashionistas. Sheila Cliffe ...

In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

In the eighth century, the Japanese began to borrow many things ... People stopped wearing the kimono as everyday clothing during the reign of Emperor Meiji. Meiji came to the throne in 1867.

For centuries, Kyoto has been the hub of kimono fashion ... sense through a new wave of local fashion in step with modern lifestyles. While seemingly Japanese, the coat's three-dimensional ...

The high street retailer has credited Japanese-influenced ... It's not the first time kimonos - traditionally straight line robes - have been re-imagined in Western fashion. The decadent mood ...

During the opening of Japan to Western trade during the Meiji period (1868-1912), there was a drive towards wearing Western clothing, but women still wore the kimono for everyday wear until World ...

which makes the opening of one in the Bandai-Atami Onsen hot spring resort here a sure hit with followers of fashion. The Japan Kimono Museum, which opened its doors on Oct. 7, features rare ...

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