The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means “thing to wear” – it is made up of the Japanese words ki, meaning “to wear”, and mono, meaning “thing”.
This encouraged significant changes in the way dresses were constructed. For example, the kimono-inspired cut, characterised by its elegant drape and designed by London couturier Lucile (aka Lady ...
There was a hint of the Orient - a recurring theme this week - with a beautiful kimono-style dresses made from panels of aubergine, aqua and yellow and crepe. There was an obi-style sash on my ...
A stylebook she published in 2018 has been reprinted three times, and she issued “Sheila Kimono Style Plus,” a sequel to the stylebook, in November 2021. Fewer and fewer people regularly wear ...