The kimono—a catchall term for myriad, T-shaped Japanese garments—has been around in various forms since at least the Heian period, which began in 794. The robes made their way to Europe by the 17th ...

However little or much you think you know about kimonos is surely likely to change after seeing “Kimono Style: The John C. Weber Collection” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Opening to the public ...

The kimono, a Japanese wrap-style robe with wide sleeves, is having a fashion moment. It started on the runways and has now become a favorite on the street. With bright colors and bold patterns, these ...

Style enthusiast/blogger/producer; Sharon Ojong turns heads with her statement style everytime. From her bold appearances on the red carpet, show productions and more, she is fast becoming a force to ...

KYOTO >> Maria Kawahara, a kimono designer, believes that the traditional garment can be worn more freely — with a belt, for instance, if one doesn’t have an obi, or even with boots or high heels ...

A visit to the Met for "Kimono Style: The John C. Weber Collection." A visit to the Met for "Kimono Style: The John C. Weber Collection." The exhibit features over 60 examples of the T-shaped Japanese ...

Fashion, once shunned by serious museums, has in recent decades seemed to overtake them. But despite the wealth of source material, stellar exhibits are hard to come by: For every “Savage Beauty,” ...