Is it 'racist' for non-Japanese to wear kimono? That question has been fiercely debated since protesters entered Boston's Museum of Fine Arts in late June to decry an exhibition encouraging ...

The "kimono", explains the Victoria and Albert Museum, was originally worn by commoners in Japan and as an undergarment for members of the aristocracy. By the 16th century, it had become a widely ...

The new kimono avatars, animated with Live2D technology and sporting new features, ... Fauna’s hair features twin braids, as well as woven flowers and an apron. [お仕事告知] ...

Kim Kardashian West has announced that her Kimono shapewear brand will be renamed, following a social media row that saw her accused of cultural appropriation.. The reality television star ...

Some incorporate a colored band mimicking the obi sashes of kimono, while others feature frilly detail, blending both tradition and modernity. Kaga yūzen aprons designed by Maida Hitoshi.

A woman in China has found herself at the centre of a debate on free expression after she was detained for hours by police for wearing a kimono, which some say is offensive.

The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means “thing to wear” – it is made up of the Japanese words ki , meaning “to wear”, and mono , meaning “thing”.