KIMONO HIME! JAPANESE SILK ROBES, GEISHA COSTUMES, WA LOLITA.
One of the many plusses of fashion blogging is that you get swag. My cat Basil Farrow got autographed books; I got Happy Socks and other products to test-drive (some of which you’ll see this week). But by far the best perk is reader interaction, and I’ve discovered many new favorites from links and recommendations that you’ve shared.
I know many of us are intrigued by Wa Lolita, so a reader very kindly sent me scans of Kimono Hime, a long-out-of-print magazine from the same publisher as KERA. Each issue cost $18 – but it was worth it for the vibrant silk prints and textures on each page.
The magazine’s styling is like nothing I’ve seen: modern flourishes that enhance but never overwhelm the kimono’s timeless beauty.
I like the weathered feel of this fashion spread: sleepy-eyed girls floating over glistening Japanese landscapes.
I know you want to see more of Kimono Hime, and you certainly can on this Flickr set. There’s even a “street snaps” section!
Song of the Day #35: Pet Shop Boys – Suburbia (best moment – when the interlude kicks in at 3:26!)
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January 27th, 2009 at 14:34
sean sean says:lovely.
January 27th, 2009 at 15:25
Josh says:good stuff
January 27th, 2009 at 15:26
Vladnemesis says:yay!!! I love kimonos but I dont have any >__<
January 27th, 2009 at 16:32
chaoticLady says:ah sooo fine :)
January 27th, 2009 at 17:41
kagitsune says:want want want want want want want…
These images and concepts are to DIE for, the 1st-middle and 2nd-right, especially! I'm going to have to get my hands on one of these magazines!!!! ^O^
January 27th, 2009 at 18:13
lacarmina says:Such a shame that it's no longer in print… but you can download 3 different resolution scans here:
Low http://nign.net/KimonoHimeLowRes.rar
Medium http://nign.net/KimonoHimeMidRes.rar
High http://nign.net/KimonoHimeHiRes.rar
January 28th, 2009 at 00:02
luxlux says:theres a really Biba-ish 70s vibe here, especially the last pictures dont ya think? like if Barbara Hulanickihad had lived in Tokyo.. also i love that they live up to the 'hime' part of their name too- the white mouse and the squirrel are such a lovely fairytale touch. im inspired to go make my own geisha-style beaded hair pins now..:)
January 28th, 2009 at 15:04
lacarmina says:You can browse covers of past issues of Kimono Hime on Amazon Japan:
http://www.amazon.co.jp/s/qid=1233118307/ref=sr...
the “mook” has an irregular print schedule, but usually comes out once a year and sells out quickly.
January 29th, 2009 at 12:38
Dragonswyng says:WaLolita happens to be one of my fave looks
August 22nd, 2009 at 22:37
sonam says:Recently i read about one thing.. This antique Japanese black silk embroidered figural kimono robe dates from the 1920s. It is made of a black silk satin background with colorful raised…
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August 23rd, 2009 at 22:08
Beethovan says:I just slip into one of some beautiful silk kimono robes and now am enjoying its elegant Japanese look and gentle touch on my body. Each kimono robe should be made from authentic factories so we can use it…
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August 24th, 2009 at 05:08
Beethovan says:I just slip into one of some beautiful silk kimono robes and now am enjoying its elegant Japanese look and gentle touch on my body. Each kimono robe should be made from authentic factories so we can use it…
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