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Kimono

2019 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Inspired by cinema, including Star Wars, James Bond and the samurai films of Kurosawa Akira, Hyōgo Soyū of Wazigen Shizukuya seeks to restore a sense of stylish swagger to Japanese male dress. His brand is known for bold hakama, the pleated lower garment worn over kimono, which are adapted for modern wear by making them more practical with fly zips, buckles and stitched pleats.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Twill-weave linen; printing
Brief description
Kimono and collar, twill-weave linen and rayon, Wazigen Shizukuya, Japan, 2019
Physical description
Kimono with collar of twill-weave linen (kimono) and rayon (collar), printed with design of a spiderweb on the back.
Gallery label
Wazigen Shizukuya is known for bold hakama, the pleated lower garment worn over kimono. Designer Hyōgo Soyū has adapted these for modern wear by making them more practical with fly zips, buckles and stitched pleats. Inspired by cinema, including Star Wars, James Bond and the samurai films of Kurosawa Akira, Hyōgo seeks to restore a sense of stylish swagger to Japanese male dress. (29/02/2020)
Summary
Inspired by cinema, including Star Wars, James Bond and the samurai films of Kurosawa Akira, Hyōgo Soyū of Wazigen Shizukuya seeks to restore a sense of stylish swagger to Japanese male dress. His brand is known for bold hakama, the pleated lower garment worn over kimono, which are adapted for modern wear by making them more practical with fly zips, buckles and stitched pleats.
Collection
Accession number
FE.175-2019

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Record createdJuly 31, 2019
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