Modern kimonos in the fashion world Automatic translate

Today, female kimono has become somewhat easier than before. It can be worn at informal events and festivals and have only one or two layers.

Usually, such outfits have the simplest design and are worn with plain obi. Kimonos in full are currently worn only by hostesses, brides and geisha, and at the same time - exclusively for official events.

The traditional female kimono is currently practically not used, since very few women in Japan can wear it properly: it consists of more than twelve parts of the costume. In addition, all these parts should not only be correctly selected, but also worn according to the rules and traditions. If such an outfit is worn for special events, then experienced costumers help this Japanese woman, who, among other things, must have a special license.

The choice of an unusual dress is determined by a number of factors, both related to the girl who puts it on, and not related to her. These include the age, social status of the woman, the type and formality of the event, and even the time of year. In each kimono, certain information is encrypted, which only an experienced specialist can understand.

The time of year when you can wear the outfit is determined by its pattern. For example, if butterflies or cherry blossoms are depicted on the fabric, then it can be worn in summer or spring. Patterns for winter are embroidery in the form of bamboo, plum or pine flowers. "Autumn" outfit of a female kimono is decorated with Japanese maple leaves.

Unlike the female, the male kimono is even simpler today than before. It can consist of only five parts, except for the geta and tabi. The most characteristic difference between women’s attire and men’s attire is the sleeves. In the male version of this traditional Japanese clothing, they can either be completely sewn or not sewn up to a maximum of seven centimeters. Since the obi wraps around the waist, the sleeves are less deep than the female, whose sleeves can hang down from above the obi.

Another difference can be considered the type of fabric used when sewing: men’s clothing is made from materials in a calmer color scheme than women’s, black, dark green, dark blue and brown predominate. The material itself is usually matte and has no shine, unlike female kimonos. Some types of kimono fabrics may use their own pattern, but this clothing, which has more vibrant colors, is worn only during informal visits.

The most formal men’s kimono is black, without any additional patterns and with five cams on the shoulders, chest and back. Less formally, a kimono has three camons, which are worn along with accessories and underwear. Moreover, almost any kimono can be official, if you add hakama and haori to it.