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Friday September 3rd 2010

Kimono Comeback

Kimono comeback is being ignited by the country’s younger generations.

yukata's aplenty in the stores too
yukata's aplenty in the stores too
The yukata are popular too – good to see!

Kimonos are becoming increasingly popular with woment in the 20s and 30s at weddings and festivals and other events. This is really nice to see. Keeping up traditional wear and materials and know how is an important part of fashion and culture.

This is an interview on the comeback of the kimono.

http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/asia/asia_features/japan/kimono/history/kimonotoday/index.html

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