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「普段着物」Fudangi Kimono in New York
In October I travelled to New York to take part in an exhibition as well as hosted some kimono workshops and photo shoots while in the city. 2017年10月は展示会の参加、そして着物ワークショップや撮影のためにニューヨークへ行ってきました。自由の女神、タイムズスクエアー、エンパイアステートビルなどなどアメリカの象徴があふれる大都市です！ Almost a year ago I was asked if I’d like to contribute and style two kimono outfits for a small exhibition curated by Spree Kingyo (from Kingyo Kitsuke) in Germany and Yuki Hamada (from Kimono Modern)... -
「黒留ナイト＠東京キモノショー」Kurotome night @ Tokyo Kimono Show
On the 30th of April I joined the fun “Kurotome Night” at the week long Tokyo Kimono Show at COREDO near Nihonbashi. For that event about a 100 people joined in the dress-code “kurotomesode” (黒留袖）which is a formal black kimono with a colourful artwork only in the bottom third of the kimono. This kimono usually will be worn by the mothers of a couple... -
「大森茶屋」The Geisha of Tokyo
A couple of weeks back I got invited to join the opening of a new “O-chaya”（お茶屋） aka. a tea house where Geisha are performing. Before I get to all the details I’ll show my kimono outfit for the day as always: Since there aren’t as many chic occasions to go with a little more formal attire I went full on.. 少し時間経っちゃいましたが、この間は「大森茶屋」のオープニングへ誘っていただきました。 その前、いつも通りに「今日の着物コーデ」を紹介したいと思います。 普段はあまりお洒落なイベントに行けないのだが、今回は芸者さんと会うことで少し頑張らなきゃと思って・・ 訪問着を出してみた。 Kimono:... -
「ヒロコレッジ10周年」HIROCOLEDGE
Last weekend I also headed to the HIROCOLEDGE 10 Years Anniversary. HIROCOLEDGE is the brand led and designed by Artist Hiroko Takahashi. Patterns consisting of circles and straight lines are her trademark and she likes to create minimalist works, supporting Japanese culture and lifestyle. While working on her PhD of arts, she founded Hirocoledge in 2006 – which now – 10 years later is... -
「きものサローネ・着物ショー」Kimono Salone Shows
The weekend was full of kimono fun again – Kimono Salone was opening its doors for a second event this autumn. 先週末は「きものサローネ」へ行ってきました。先月と違って、展示会によりきものショーはメインでした。 Read about the previous event here 先月のきものサローネ・レポートはこちら: 「きものサローネ2016」Kimono Salone Finally it also is cold enough to wear some thicker kimono, so I could wear my Jotaro Saito Jersey kimono for the first time. (When I purchased it, it was hot summer.) Combined with... -
「ツイード着物 Sumire Ishioka」Tweed Kimono - a dream come true
For a while I have been circulating fabric houses and dreaming of making kimono with “western” fabric – including velvet, lace, cotton and tweed. One lovely woman made my dreams come true: 以前から生地屋さんに回るとき、洋服でよく使われてるベルベット、レース、コットンやツイードで着物を作る夢があります。ツイードの着物はすでにデビューしたことが分かりませんでした！ ツイード着物デザイナー： SUMIRE ISHIOKA This young but talented designer worked many years on searching and designing the perfect tweed for splendid kimonos. I visited her showroom in Daikanyama, Tokyo with a friend...
