Fast fashion can mean cheaper clothes, but this industry comes at a high cost for the environment. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the fast fashion industry is a significant ...

Unravel the truths about the traditional kimono and its various styles. The kimono, a traditional Japanese garment, is admired worldwide yet remains a mystery to many. Despite being the national dress ...

For decades, the late Japanese artist Yoshitoshi Mori worked as an established kimono designer, using a stencil-based technique to dye his textiles. When he shifted his focus entirely to printmaking ...

Japanese kimono patterns are an intriguing aspect of traditional Japanese culture. They represent the country's rich history and artistic heritage. These patterns aren't just decorative but also carry ...

“The message of a leopard-print jumpsuit is clear: I am a huntress who delights in eating the offal of her prey,” the author and former creative director of Barneys, Simon Doonan, once said of the ...

It’s a quiet afternoon in Chiba. Kimono stylist Kara Harris stands in front of a mirror, adjusting the intricate folds of an indigo silk kimono embroidered with winding roses. Behind her, shelves brim ...

Kien is a company dedicated to revitalizing the traditional Japanese kimono. Founded by Yoshie Kitagawa, who was born and raised in Kyoto, Kien has long supported local artisans, including kimono ...

An elegant national costume that defines Japanese culture, the kimono epitomises craftsmanship and tradition. Meaning “the thing to wear”, it is wrapped left over right and secured with a sash, and ...

A staffer at kimono store Yumeori Honpo dresses a woman from Puerto Rico in a kimono in this photo provided by the store. NARA -- This western Japan city has seen increasing numbers of inbound ...