KIMONO/ KYOTO TO CATWALK

The kimono is the ultimate symbol of Japan, revered within the country as the embodiment of national culture and regarded internatio nally as an exotic fascination. The iconic garment is often viewed as traditional, unchanging and timeless, but this book counters t hat conception, presenting the kimono as highly dynamic and fashionable dress. The cultural and sartorial significance of the kimono is explored in historical and contemporary contexts, both in Japan and the West, where its impact on clothing styles has been felt since the...[Read more]