{"product_id":"kimono-now","title":"Kimono Now","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond-Hand (Hardcover)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcross Japan, women and men are rediscovering the kimono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable, versatile and easily adapted to reflect one's personal style, the kimono is the perfect canvas from which to create a head-turning ensemble for any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile exploring the origins and evolution of this traditional garment, Manami Okazaki explains how the once-ubiquitous kimono disappeared from everyday life only to reappear as a fashion statement. From street fashion to important labels in contemporary fashion, young designers are creating their own exquisite creations with contemporary, funky and often outlandish twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterviews with important industry figures, including clothing manufacturers and fashion designers and includes 215 colour illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManami Okazaki is the author of Kawaii! Japan's Culture of Cute (Prestel) as well as other books on Japanese religion, tattoo art, and sneaker culture. She writes frequently for a variety of magazines from all over the world. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manami Okazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43049924362409,"sku":"","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/9518\/0962\/files\/kim.webp?v=1683172496","url":"https:\/\/roseyravelstonbooks.com.au\/products\/kimono-now","provider":"RoseyRavelston Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}