The kimono—a catchall term for myriad, T-shaped Japanese garments—has been around in various forms since at least the Heian period, which began in 794. The robes made their way to Europe by the 17th ...

The Kimono, a traditional form of Japanese clothing is an elegant creation with a long history in Japan that has seen changes in society and culture of different periods of history reflect in the ...

TOKYO >> As the domestic kimono industry shrinks, a few contemporary designers have taken a fresh look at the traditional Japanese garb, introducing innovative designs that merge with Western-style ...

Kim Kardashian surely went too far when she attempted to name her bodywear brand Kimono. Yet Japan has largely looked kindly on how this robe-like garment has fascinated the world and inspired fashion ...

What is a kimono cover-up? Inspired by traditional Japanese attire, kimono translates to a “thing to wear.” This formal garment is long with several wrapped layers. A kimono cover-up combines the ease ...