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Exhibition review: Kimono, NGV International
The enduring allure of the kimono through a chronological timeline. Exhibition on view at the NGV until 5 October.
At the Serpentine Summer Party, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja wore a kimono-inspired look by Dior
Recently, in Kyoto, Kapoor Ahuja, the brand’s global ambassador, wore another all-Dior look. The actor paired a high-collared ...
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Looking at the Masters: Miriam Schapiro
Miriam Schapiro was born in 1923 in Toronto, Canada, to Russian Jewish parents, but she was brought up in Brooklyn, New York.
A show on fast fashion’s wastefulness is sharp on function, dull on form
In “Source Material,” George Washington University’s Textile Museum scrutinizes fast fashion, clothing waste and reclaimed materials.
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What REALLY happens when you spend an evening with a geisha? Two-hour 'invite-only' sessions with traditional Japanese hostesses can cost up to £2,500
The powerful image of the geisha - scarlet lips across an alabaster-white painted face, a glossy black wig and ornate kimono - has been associated with Japanese culture since the 17th century. Yet ...
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The kimono is more than an artefact and more than clothing. It is a concept artists will make their own - The Conversation
Uchikake Furisode wedding kimono with pine, bamboo, plum, and cranes early–mid 19th century. Satin silk, shibori tie dyeing, embroidery, gold thread, 177.5 cm (centre back) 131.0 cm (cuff to cuff).