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kimono
noun
ki·mo·no
kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nō 
-nə
plural kimonos
1
: a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown or jacket
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The brand has created over 500 original art pieces transformed into wearable art such as headwraps, kimonos, and apparel.
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Devine Blacksher, Essence, 10 July 2024
The clean neckline and belted wrap silhouette are an ode to Japanese kimonos, and a flexible rubber waistband provides ample comfort.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024
The silk mills of Kyoto, in business for centuries making kimonos, were eager for a new market.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024
The inspiration came from the great art of the Japanese kimono.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 28 June 2024
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Devine Blacksher, Essence, 10 July 2024
The clean neckline and belted wrap silhouette are an ode to Japanese kimonos, and a flexible rubber waistband provides ample comfort.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024
The silk mills of Kyoto, in business for centuries making kimonos, were eager for a new market.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024
The inspiration came from the great art of the Japanese kimono.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 28 June 2024
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kimono
noun
ki·mo·no
kə-ˈmō-nō
plural kimonos
1
: a loose robe with wide sleeves that is traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown worn chiefly by women
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