The Kimono Dress, emblematic of a broader clothing revolution, was introduced and became popularized as social norms and constructs began to evolve as well.

T’s Culture Issue How Avant-Garde Japanese Designers Forever Changed the Way We Dress From Rei Kawakubo to Yohji Yamamoto, the country’s fashion pioneers continue to revolutionize global style.

The first time I wore a kimono was when I was 7. It was "shichi-go-san," the festival where parents with kids aged 3, 5 and 7 dress them up and go to the local shrine to pray for good health. My mom ...

The Coming of Age tradition - a celebration for those who turned 20 in the past year - dates back to 714 when a young prince kitted himself out in new robes and had a fresh haircut to celebrate ...

Puma Yutori Kimono: Inspired by the Japanese Geisha's Puma have managed to come up with this superbly designed shoe made from real Kimono dress fabrics found in vintage shops around Japan. What ...