{"id":451,"date":"2019-03-20T09:47:29","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T09:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.contrado.co.uk\/blog\/?p=451"},"modified":"2019-11-28T12:14:06","modified_gmt":"2019-11-28T12:14:06","slug":"what-is-a-kimono-and-how-to-wear-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.contrado.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-a-kimono-and-how-to-wear-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Kimono? 5 Ways To Create An Exceptional Look"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When traditional fashion fuses with contemporary style, beautiful things can happen. At Contrado, we love creating exciting clothing, which inspires our customers. One of our favourite pieces is the kimono. This adaptable and beautiful piece has been designed in-house. It combines influences from the classic kimono jacket, and mixes them with the versatility and simplicity of a lightweight cover-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a kimono?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Traditional Japanese kimonos<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It might be one of the world’s most iconic pieces of fashion. but what is a kimono? The classic kimono jacket is a traditional Japanese garment. When translated, the word kimono means; “something to wear<\/em>.” These full-length robes are instantly recognisable, thanks to their unique cut, beautiful designs, and captivating colours. Up until the mid 19th century, the kimono was worn by everyone in Japan. This began to change as suits, dresses, and other common western styles made their way into the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kimonos<\/a> can range from being super colourful and elaborate, to relatively plain and subtle. There are different styles of kimono for various occasions and seasons. Although less common these days, traditional kimonos are still widely worn on special occasions, such as weddings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parts of a kimono<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several parts of a kimono, which is a testament to how wonderfully constructed they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n