The New Kimono: From Vintage Style to Everyday Chic

I simply loved this book, which is a collection of articles from Nanao magazine, and looked forward to going to bed each night so I could read a few more pages. I've already read it cover to cover several time. As a kimono collector and wearer I found it full of fascinating detail, especially as Japanese sensibilities are so different from European ones. I found the sections on wool kimono (I too wear mine over a poloneck and boots), staying cool in the heat and 'one kimono three obi' the most useful, and it was interesting to have interviews with everyday kimono wearers who all have tips for dressing quickly and being more comfortable. The styles are a little more formal than I wear - I am more of a kimono hime fan myself - but it's a fab book and I only wish there were more like it for non-Japanese speakers like myself.

Interesting book. Not as much pazzazz on the inside as the other reviews suggested, but not as dull as the front cover suggests either!!

This book is a cross between a fashion magazine and a book (hence "mook"). I loved the styling advice and the photos are lovely. The tips for dressing in the back are very helpful. I already know how to wear kimono but this will make my dressing process easier for sure!

Das Buch hat eine schöne klare Struktur und gibt einen Einblick in die Kimono-Kultur.Es ist aber kein Umfassender Überblick die sich mit der großen Geschichte beschäftigt oder dazu die Bilder liefert.Es geht mehr um das jetzt und wie andere Frauen den Kimono Interpretieren.Die passenden Interviews und Adressen in Japan zum Kauf von Kimonos und Yukata, wird mitgeliefert.Es gibt einen Schwarz-Weiß Teil (hier ist er seltsamer Weise bunt in "Blick ins Buch"), in dem die Basics, Anlegen eines Kimonos, Yukatas und Opis, gezeigt wird.Wer sich mehrere Binde-Arten der Obi-Gürtel erhofft, wird hier leider nicht fündig.Dafür gibt es kleine Ideen, das man nicht immer alles Kaufen muß,z.B. auch mal ein Handtuch nehmen kann.

Its good for beginners, its good for advanced learners. it takes a look on newer and younger Kimono wearers. about kombining newer items or making your own. its a really great book with shopping tips and is very inspiring .one of the best in english so far.