It's not the first time kimonos - traditionally straight line robes - have been re-imagined in Western fashion. The decadent mood of the 1920s borrowed heavily from the kimono aesthetic ...

Marilyn Monroe's white satin kimono is going up for auction on Tuesday, courtesy of the Dallas Auction Gallery's sale. The ...

T OKYO — The kimono is one of the most recognizable forms of national dress, wielding its influence in fashion, art and media. At the Tokyo National Museum, “The Modern Kimono,” featuring ...

“I studied Japanese to learn about kimono, and kimono taught me Japanese culture.” The world of fashion had always been Cliffe’s passion. Born a twin, she was often mistaken for her sister ...

The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan ... the Japanese began to borrow many things from China, including fashion. One of these things was a loose, long jacket worn over trousers ...

I did so with the best intentions in mind." She added: "After careful thought and consideration, I will be launching my Solutionwear brand under a new name." The kimono, a loose long-sleeved ...