Mayor of Kyoto Writes Kim Kardashian About ‘Kimono’ Before She Decided to Change the Name

A Japanese mayor has joined the now-successful global backlash against Kim Kardashian’s attempt to trademark “Kimono,” her new line of shape...

Kim Kardashian to Change the Name of Her Controversial ‘Kimono’ Shapewear Line

Kim Kardashian has announced that she is changing the name of her controversial shapewear collection amid an unrelenting public backlash.  I...

Japanese Brand Unveils Outdoor Kimono For People Who Want to Camp Like a Samurai

You can go camping while wearing a kimono thanks to the newly released Japanese apparel from Snow Peak in partnership with Kimono Yamato. Th...

Japanese Retro Kimono Brand Becomes Viral Crowdfunding Hit

Fancy some ready-to-wear retro kimono at home? A Japanese fashion brand’s new line of cozy kimono-style outfits has become a massive hit, re...

Brides Around the World Are Now Turning Kimonos into Wedding Gowns

Kimonos are the new wedding gowns, y’all. If you haven’t heard yet, the trend appears to have sprung from a Japanese company called Th...

Scottish-Japanese Artist Celebrates Her Heritage By Creating Beautiful ‘Kilt-mono’

Eighteen-year-old Scottish/Japanese artist Maya Caulfield likes to explore her unique cultural background through her creations — most...

African Artist and Japanese Designer Create Stunning Kimonos By Mixing Cultures

Wafrica’s kimono collections, which heavily feature African designs on the traditional Japanese garment, are fine examples of an artis...