kimono

Fluid and fashionable: V&A shakes up image of ‘traditional’ kimono

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Exhibition shows off rich history of Japanese garment in all its three-dimensional glory

Sofía Sanchez de Betak Designs CHUFY x The Luxury Collection

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  The Luxury Collection and Sofía Sanchez de Betak Unveil Vibrant Kimono-Inspired Capsule Collection With an adventurous spirit, a gift for storytelling and keen eye for design, Sofía Sanchez de Betak is the true embodiment of a Luxury Collection Global Explorer. The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, and graphic designer and creative director Sofía Sanchez … Read more

Kawai Easter: Japanese dolls magically morph into Pierre Marcolini’s Easter eggs

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Make ready for fun, magic and wonder in the mystical land of chocolate. This Easter, famous Belgian chocolatier artist Pierre Marcolini has conjured up a world of mesmerizing tricks. Kawai Easter collection includes Japanese dolls that magically morph into Easter eggs, where hand fans are made of chocolate, and miniature eggs resemble shimmering pearls. A … Read more

Kimono textiles for men’s collection: Hiromi Asai at Pitti Imagine Uomo

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Though many female designers have not focused on men’s collection, United States-based fashion designer and kimono stylist Hiromi Asai decided to use kimono textiles for men’s collection. Known for her exquisite handcrafted kimonos, who appeared at 2016 F/W New York Fashion Week, Hiromi Asai is debuting her menswear collection at Pitti Imagine Uomo 91 in … Read more

Baselworld 2016: A smartwatch designed to reduce your digital stress

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Smartwatch from Tokyo-based Veldt makes debut at Baselworld 2016. Veldt is showcasing two series developed in a collaboration with “Kyoto Denim”. Veldt Serendipity is a premium smartwatch made in Japan that attains the underlying tone of analog watch with a design that blends into the occasion, be it a business or a fashionable outing.The exquisitely … Read more