Today, kimonos are mostly worn by women on special occasions. But in the past, both men and women wore them. But while we think of it as uniquely Japanese, the original concept came from China.

“Women now wear the kimono only for weddings ... expensive and most people don’t know how to take care of it,” said kimono expert, traditional dance teacher and actress Mako Hattori.

is inclusive and "celebrates and enhances the shape and curves of women". But Japanese people on social media have said the trademarked brand disrespects traditional clothing. The kimono ...

The two kimono were designed by N180, a group of three Nishijin-ori manufacturers established to promote the charms of the traditional ... formal kimono for women. Its obi is made using Kyoto ...