Kimono remake

elegant wrap skirt with an antique kimono feature panel in the overlap/wrap element. silk antique kimono panel. handpainted. with some small pencil markings. amazingly fresh. incredibly detailed. with its own history. each different. each destined for a different kimono element....

In current times getting to a gallery or museum or gallery to see an exhibition is pretty much impossible, which is why when I discovered that the Victoria and

Learn how to refashion an old oversized mens shirt into trendy kimono cardigan. Easy step-by-step tutorial for thrift store mens shirt refashion kimono. #refashion #mensshirt #kimono

I bought this kimono remnant in July: Here it is now. What do you think? More DIY clutches: 80’s sequin sweater turned clutch Upholstery fabric remnant turned clutch ♥ E&I

This month, my brother is getting married, and I wanted to wear something “Japanese” for this special occasion. Initially, I thought of wearing a kimono since I love the traditional gar…

This jacket in the April issue of Burda Style caught my eye. The style of this jacket, waist length with a band and shirt type sleeves is what I have always referred to as a “battle jacket”. At least that is what we called in back in the early 70’s when my mom made me one, and a matching skirt, out of purple velvet. It was my piano recital outfit. (I hated recitals!) Burda showed the jacket made in a snakeskin embossed fabric and the copy reads. “Our short blouson jacket with buckled band…

Shibuiro Mode – Kimono Refashion Dress Show Come join a fusion event incorporating a fashion designer, an illustrator and a spatial designer. We will be exhibiting kimono upcycled dresses by me, original artwork inspired by antique kimonos from Erica Ward Illustration, and tie-in spatial design from the mind of David Takahashi. Kimono dresses (you...Read More