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Wikipedia, the on-line encyclopedia: Kimonos
Kimono Now
by Manami Okazaki
Amazon.com book description:
From the refined homes of Tokyo to the nightclubs of Kyoto; from gangster chic to Harajuku street style; from ateliers and catwalks to city sidewalks and religious festivals--this book shows how the kimono has continued to be one of Japan's most exciting wardrobe elements. Across Japan, women and men are rediscovering the kimono. Comfortable, versatile, and easily adapted to reflect one's personal style, the kimono is the perfect canvas from which to create a head-turning ensemble for any occasion. In Kimono Now, while exploring the origins and evolution of this traditional garment, Manami Okazaki explains how the once ubiquitous kimono disappeared from everyday life only to reappear as a fashion statement....(.) read full amazon description and reviews HERE
The New Kimono: From Vintage to Everyday Chic
by Editors of Nanao Magazine
Related Recommended Reading & Other Resources:
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John Marshall's Blog: John's Attic
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Facebook Pages for Kimono & Kitsuke lovers:
Reddit Japan Discussion Pages:
Kimono Acculturation Controversy Fall 2015 Boston
Japan Times editorial on Kimonos worn by non-Japanese (see above)
Other Cultural Links, Japanese Info Hubs and Internet Directories:
Web-Japan.org : The site provides highly reliable information on Japan across many different genres including culture, sightseeing, society, history and nature. The content is provided primarily in English, but a portion of the site is multilingual.
Web Japan is sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and operated by a Japanese non-government organization.
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www.getamashi.com
See our January 5, 2022 blog for our review HERE of Japanoscope.com