Matter Prints Untangling the Threads of the Kimono: Japan’s Colonial History & Cultural Reparations in Fashion

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Honoring Culture & The Slippery Slope: Lessons From #KimOhNo for the Sustainable Fashion Industry

It typically goes something like this when I reach out to a sustainable and ethical fashion brand asking them to change the name of a kimono garment that does not resemble a kimono: Would you please consider changing the name of your kimono item to something else? This piece is not a kimono and the […]

The Cultural Appropriation of the Kimono in Fashion

3 days before the launch of our newest style: The Slit-Back Maxi, we came across an article written by Emi Ito on the cultural appropriation of the traditional Kimono garment. It was educational, vulnerable, and a part of an important conversation. Beyond that, it was an invitation for brands to respond mindfully. Going over Emi […]

FIELDTESTED | Farah Azizan

Inspired by the Kimono, a traditional Japanese garment, The Reversible Haori is our modern reinterpretation of its heritage silhouette. This style is detailed with the bold Parva print on one side, and a subtle gradient plain on the other. To celebrate the duality of this jacket, we asked 3 women from our community who work multiple jobs […]

FIELDTESTED | Han Sai Por

FIELDTESTED | Reshmi Rajendran

Inspired by the Kimono, a traditional Japanese garment, The Reversible Kimono Jacket is our modern reinterpretation of its heritage silhouette. This style is detailed with the bold Parva print on one side, and a subtle gradient plain on the other. To celebrate the duality of this jacket, we asked 3 women from our community who work multiple […]