TOP 10 MOST-ASKED questions about KIMONOS
Who Wears Kimonos?
The kimono is the traditional dress of Japan. It's got long sleeves and reaches from the shoulders all the way down to one's heels.
Initially a garment born in japan, now it is worn all over the world, as a sign of respect and admiration for japanese culture.
Do Japanese Still Wear Kimonos?
Nowadays, Japanese people rarely wear kimono in everyday life, reserving them as haregi (formal clothing) for occasions including weddings, ceremonies, and other special events, such as tea events and summer festivals.
Can Foreigners Wear a Kimono?
Whilst many things are considered to be cultural appropriation, wearing a kimono as a foreigner is generally not one of them.
As long as a kimono is worn out of respect and appreciation of the Japanese culture, it's perfectly fine to wear a kimono as a foreigner.
Famous Stylist like; John Galliano, Christian Dior, and Alexander McQueen have taken inspiration from the kimono, generally with the idea that the original Japanese style of clothing is being appreciated rather than appropriated.
In many places around the world, you can see the kimono being sold with the wrong intention, such as for a Halloween outfit. Not only can this be considered disrespectful to Japanese communities, but it suggests that the kimono is a novelty and somewhat of a joke.
What to Wear with a Kimono?
A kimono is an extremely versatile piece. Hence its success in western culture.
It can be worn as a single piece (dress) or open as a coat, over jeans or a dress. The options are endless and there is no rule.
What to do with old Kimonos?
If your kimono fabric has sustained enough damage to make large portions of it unusable, you can still make use of the scraps. Cut out patches in cute shapes and embroider them onto jackets and bags, or cut out strips and glue them to barrettes, pins or other jewelry backings
Are Kimono Still in Style?
kimonos are a timeless piece that never goes out of style.
It is a great investment when it comes to special pieces to have in a capsule wardrobe. As it is not a piece that follows trends, it will always remain current and updated.
These days, a kimono is much more popular with the trendy music festival crowd. The kimono has appeared in our street style galleries since ever, from the couture shows in 2016 to the ready-to-wear shows of 2023.
Which Kimono Fits me?
Our kimonos can be worn from S to M.
Our size is unique. A person who wears L in ordinary clothing can also wear our models, however if you want to close and wear the kimono in the traditional Japanese way, it will cross, but not in the total way.
Why Kimonos have a Pillow?
Maybe you’ve seen something that looks like a pillow or bag at the back of a kimono. That’s used to help tie the obi properly. It’s not there for storage, or to sleep on! Sometimes, people carry things inside the kimono’s long hanging sleeves instead.
How Kimonos are made?
Did you know that a kimono molde is made up of 8 perfect rectangles of fabric?
Each part is sewn using mainly straight line stitches.
It can be made in different fabrics. The most common ones are silk and cotton, but lately for ecological reasons, they are increasingly opting for materials such as satin with a silk touch, which is made from materials with a recycled component, as is the case with our Kimonos.
Where can i buy a Kimono?
The success of this garment is so transversal that nowadays it is increasingly easy to find a kimono on the internet, or in traditional markets or stores specializing in Japanese items. when you make your purchase, choose places that allow you to exchange or refund in case you don't like it or it doesn't suit you.
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