The scion of a century-old family-run kimono business is giving this garment a fresh spin in an attempt to preserve the tradition of kimono wearing among men.
In this stylish atelier, bolts of fabric in muted tones of grey, blue, black, beige and green are showcased in a variety of materials including silk, wool and cotton, much like an upscale British tailor shop. There are also classic menswear stripes and patterns as well as trendier fabrics with a pop of colour available.
The aim is to showcase how a kimono can be worn in a modern context, such as with crew neck T-shirts for a dressed-down look or with an umbrella and hat for the dapper gentleman. He hopes this styling “hack” will inspire more men to experiment with wearing a kimono more frequently. “I thought, isn’t it great to start wearing the kimono with those items? The traditional way of wearing the kimono is great but we hope that you can match the kimono with your shoes or shirts. We would like people to use the kimono with items they already have. By doing so, people will have more choices, and hopefully the kimono will be one of their choices.
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