Kimono on the Runway: Traditional Elegance in High Fashion

February 19, 2016 - February 19, 2016
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Japanese kimono, long admired for their beauty and rich history, are taking on a new life as a modern fashion statement. The simply constructed, elegant garment has tremendous power to become a universal formal wear that transcends cultural and ethnic boundaries. Kouichi Fujii, President of the hundred-year-old kimono textile company Fujii Shibori in Kyoto, will be here to discuss the history and delicate process of producing kimono by master craftsmen, as well as the obstacles and opportunities for global acceptance. Moderated by Monika Bincsik, Assistant Curator in the Department of Asian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There will also be a viewing of beautiful kimono at the event. If you have your own kimono, dress up for the occasion! Followed by a reception.
 
Tickets: $13/$10 Japan Society members, seniors & students

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Supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan.
  • Feb 19, 2016 at 6:30 pm