Susan "Susu" Smythe and her daughter, Nancy Claire, are the creative forces behind Kiku Refashion, a brand that repurposes vibrant Japanese kimonos into high-end, one-of-a-kind fashion pieces.

Kimono-covered kicks Kimonos have been worn for more than 1,300 years in Japan, but only took on that name from the 19 th century.Typically, ankle-length with a V-neckline, the gowns feature wide ...

Vintage kimonos, often regarded as family heirlooms and passed down through generations, are piling up in Japan’s second-hand markets as the garments fall out of fashion and the country’s ...