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”.

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.

For ages, the kimono has been the cornerstone ... viewing it as a unique alternative to mainstream designer dresses. Despite ...

The new exhibit, "Kimonos, the Triumph of Japanese Dress," features more than 100 kimonos, some dating back more than 250 ...

The kimono, which means ‘thing to wear’ in Japanese, can be traced back to Japan's Heian period, over 1,000 years ago, and its status has changed a lot over time. As the national dress of ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in ... attention to a market steeped in traditional dress: India. The Kyo-yuzen dyers are using ...

65 (great) Mother’s Day gifts Inspired by traditional Japanese attire ... but they also allow you to wrap and wear this kimono as a dress or over a pair of jeans.

Next describes the garment as: "Stunning woodblock printed mini dress. V-Neckline and kimono sleeves." For those interested, the Love and Roses dress can be found on Next's website. Alternatively ...

What has caught our team's attention the most are the 'beautiful kimono sleeves'. You can take a closer look at the dress here. It comes in sizes ranging from eight to 22, offering both petite and ...