Japanese

Japanese fashion

Japanese most traditional clothing is kimono. Until the mid-19th century everyone was wearing this type of clothing “kimono”, the definition of the word kimono is clothing. The kimono was slowly began to change during the Meiji Era, because another types of dresses where being imported during this era. There are different types of kimonos for different occasions and seasons. Today kimono is not that popular like traditional time but kimonos are still being wearied in weddings and graduation ceremonies. A reason that the people aren’t wearing kimonos often because they are expansive because of the fabric is silk.

Reference:

Japanese Culture - Costume - Kimono. 2013. Japanese Culture - Costume - Kimono. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/kimono.shtml. [Accessed 18 May 2013].