In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

Maybe being outside Japan helped ... Participants wear comfortable clothing with haori (kimono jacket). Source: International Kimono Club Sydney The club, one of several found across Australia ...

During the opening of Japan to Western trade during the Meiji period (1868-1912), there was a drive towards wearing Western clothing, but women still wore the kimono for everyday wear until World ...

A native Briton spends nearly 365 days of the year wearing kimono, even though daily use of the traditional Japanese clothing is on the decline among modern Japanese fashionistas. Sheila Cliffe ...

The main selling point is the ease with which it can be worn like causal clothing. In contrast to conventional kimono, which takes considerable expertise to wear correctly, the new style ...