Kimono Now
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (892 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 379134949X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Manami Okazaki is an author and journalist. She has written 9 books on Japanese culture, art, crafts and fashion, which have been widely acclaimed by international media
. She has written 9 books on Japanese culture, art, crafts and fashion, which have been widely acclaimed by international media. About the Author Manami Okazaki is an author and journalist
It's a great book. J So many kimono books show the garment laid flat. This book shows them are they are worn. There are lots of interesting articles on people working now to keep kimono relevant to our times. It's a great book.. Modernizing kimono, preserving the art. Amazon Customer I love the pictures and the kimono styling is beautiful, but my favorite picture is of a young lady jumping up in the air in a denim kimono and running shoes! For me that's the best. Real people wearing kimono in real life. That's how it will stay alive in the new millennium!I also recommend "the new kimono" if you want to see how real women, and the guys do it today. When you are done reading go to "kimono flea market Ichiroya" and buy a beautiful used one for very little money. They are probably the number one website for this and you can't get a better selection anywhere else. They are THE authority online.. "A wonderful look into the gem of Japanese culture" according to Gail jansen. A wonderful look into the gem of Japanese culture. There's so much information in this book about the making of kimono, traditional and modern trends alike. It's straightforward and informative and gives you snippets of many different companies/techniques rather than focusing on just one or two and avoids becoming a tedious explanation or text book. Beautiful pictures and engaging layout.
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.. From street style to important labels in contemporary fashion, young designers are creating their own exquisite creations with progressive, funky, and often outlandish twists. In addition, the book ventures inside the studios of kimono designers to learn how the fabrics are dyed, woven and embroidered; travels to matsuri festivals where townspeople pull out all the stops to celebrate Shinto deities; and looks at the way artists such as Kubota Itchiku, Miya Ando, and John Cederquist incorporate kimonos in their work. In Ki