Yume Japanese Gardens in Midtown hosted its first-ever Kimono and Kanzashi Fashion Show, highlighting the artistry and tradition behind the kimono and its intricate accessories.

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”.

First, we picked out our kimono, belt, and purse and, since we opted for a hairstyle, we picked from one of about six styles. Trust me, pay for the hairstyle, it’s so cute and really completes ...