KYOTO >> Maria Kawahara, a kimono designer, believes that the traditional garment can be worn more freely — with a belt, for instance, if one doesn’t have an obi, or even with boots or high heels ...

TOKYO — The kimono, that elaborate, delicate wrap-around garment worn by geisha and samurai from centuries back, is getting a vibrant remake, appreciated these days for a virtue that’s more relevant ...

Books The Kimono, Examined: A New Book and a Definitive Collection In the West, is there any garment more elegant than a tuxedo, one that makes its wearer, no matter what size or age, almost always ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Learn more about our policies and reviews. A kimono is a gown made ...