Kimono Now
Author | : Manami Okazaki |
Publisher | : Prestel Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015 |
ISBN-10 | : 379134949X |
ISBN-13 | : 9783791349497 |
Rating | : 4/5 (497 Downloads) |
Download or read book Kimono Now written by Manami Okazaki and published by Prestel Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the refined homes of Tokyo to the nightclubs of Kyoto; from gangster chic to Harajuku street style; from ateliers and catwalks to city sidewalks and religious festivals--this book shows how the kimono has continued to be one of Japan's most exciting wardrobe elements. Interviews with important industry figures, including clothing manufacturers and fashion designers, reveal how this traditional dress, with its simple and elegant form and timeless textile production methods, is as relevant today as ever.