Kimono-style fashion

June 30, 2023 by
Kimono-style fashion
Team My Kimono
 


Because it's perfectly possible to feel elegant and sophisticated in a casual garment like a kimono. That's the idea we want to convey at My Kimono, with a commitment to style, comfort and elegance in all circumstances. 

Kimono: when traditional East meets timeless West

The kimono, the traditional Japanese garment subject to strict rules in its country of origin, has become a symbol of sophistication and elegance in the West. Kimonos have a rich and diverse history dating back centuries to the Edo period, and they continue to evolve and adapt to today's fashion trends. In the mid-19th century, this culture inspired avant-garde artists such as Claude Monet and his work La Japonaise.


Painting of Claude Monnet La Japonaise

Credit : Claude Monnet, La Japonaise

Kimono fashion has thus become a timeless trend that continues to inspire the world's leading fashion designers. For example, haute couture house Fendi drew inspiration from Japan and the elegant women of Kyoto for its Autumn/Winter 2022 show. Kim Jones, the Italian fashion house's artistic director, reinterpreted the essential kimono for his show on July 7, 2022.

After attracting the interest of designers, the kimono is also making an appearance with mainstream brands. And it's pop culture that has played a major part in the spread of the phenomenon. Manga for its part, is one of the main influencing factors in understanding the markers of Japanese culture and its dress codes.


Credit : Fendi, collection automne/hiver 2022

​The kimono, from codified garment to loungewear garment 

The kimono, one of the most codified garments in history, has thus been revisited from every angle by numerous designers and is now part of everyone's wardrobe. This versatile garment can be worn for every occasion, from formal events to casual outings, or as loungewear at home. This gender-neutral garment suits everyone, regardless of body type. With its loose, flowing cut, it's comfortable and easy to wear, while its lightweight, breathable fabrics make it an ideal choice for the summer months. Having become a fantasy and liberated from its Japanese propriety, the kimono is now reinterpreted in many styles and is part of everyday life. 


Credit : Kimono Ray - Sok Sabaï 

Our satin kimonos for ultimate comfort

At My Kimono, we've designed our kimonos Andalusia and Marbella to suit every body type. Their light, skin-friendly fabric makes them a pleasure to wear, summer and winter alike. With the right accessories, this garment can be worn at home as loungewear, or out and about, at the poolside for example. 

The Andalusia kimono could even be worn as a chic casual outfit for a stroll, with a small pair of sneakers or sandals, it will give a very chic effect over jean shorts and a crop top for example. 

In short, the kimono is a timeless garment that can be worn and adapted in many ways to suit the wearer's style. 


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Team My Kimono