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Due to business I had the chance to get back to Kyoto earlier than expected. Also an awesome and timely coincidence that my best Tokyo and kimono friend was in Kyoto at the exact same time so one day we could meet and wear kimono together. My outfit consists of my favourite antique yellow silk komon a blue rather modern Nagoya obi and a...

In November the Flim Flam Revue Burlesque dance group teamed up with SALZ Tokyo to have a fun kimono collaboration.

Last week I went to see several brands at the Kimono Rock Tokyo event. My favourite kimono brands, Modern Antenna, Rumi Rock and Choko were having a joint pop up shop together with iroca and a mens kimono designer I forgot the name of. (Pardon me!) In arrangement for the “Rock” title I selected a cool and modern kimono coordinate consisting of a silver...

Last Friday I went to the SHU UEMURA x MAISON KITSUNÉ launch party at Idol Tokyo. Everyone was celebrating the makeup collaboration of those two amazing brands. Upon arrival we were given a fox mask and a coupon to try their new lashes out – which my friend and I of course took advantage of immediately. Mappy (the 14 year old super-girl) was one...

h.NAOTO The final day of Fashion Week I went to see the show of h.NAOTO in a warehouse like location in Chiba. Starting off with beautiful renaissance like goth dresses h.NAOTO tapped right into what one would expect. I was actually more surprised to see many ready to be worn simple print shirts and simple coats to be presented. This SS16 has Naoto experimenting...

Next up at the Tokyo Fashion Week for me were the shows of Yuma Koshino and Onitsuka Tiger x Andrea Pompilio. YUMA KOSHINO Last fashion week I was also invited to see her collection – so it was great to see the this seasons designs as well. Yuma Koshino impressed as always with fine details, great cuts and exquisite fabrics. Although this was the...