Would be good if they trained them to walk with a bit less power...I love that the kimono is being recognised outside of Japan as fashion, but would appreciate slower and more delicate movements...More pauses and flow would have been nice to see...well, I'm not a fashion designer or anything, so I don't know how these work, so if I'm saying anything that just is incorrect, please do tell me...
I love kimono, and yukata, and jinbei, but given I'm mexican and living in America I'm worried what people might think...but I still love them. I think I'm going to give them a shot. They're fabulous.
people where?? Every country loves their culture being appreciated in or out of their country:) There might be some oldies who think it has to be worn properly, and you have to understand the manners and way you walk and stuff, which I still do appreciate, but it's the thought and respect of the culture that matters^ ^
exactly , i wear kimono everywhere and whenever i want , especially awhen there is an ultra nationalist japanese gathering where they fucking hate any gaijin wearing one while they are all wearing suits .
You shouldn't have to fear wearing clothing, it's not like real kimono are costumes only to be worn at halloween. Kimono literally means Thing to wear. This is part of why it was at fashion week, its fashion and clothing just like anything else everyday people wear. There are formal forms, casual forms, summer forms, and ones reserved for the most special of occasions, just like anything western has. They want people to see kimono as clothing and to not be afraid of wearing this beautiful art form or it will vanish forever in a generation or two. Take some time to learn how to wear it properly, and do it in a respectful manner, you have absolutely nothing to fear. It will take time for everyday people to accept new fashion they aren't accustomed to seeing, but also I consider it an honor to have an opportunity to educate others on kimono culture and the appreciation one has to wear it. There will always be haters no matter what you say, do, or experience, so why live life under a rock or in the dark just because the haters say you have to or because they are jealous. Its hard at first, but we are all behind you!
A show of how to destroy beautiful kimono. The peaces are beautiful but hideously worn. A chic traditional japanese woman would feel ashamed of this show. If the designer wants to represent kimono culture and make people wear it, she made it the worst way. Please, don't try it again.