Kimono
2018 (made)
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The understated elegance of Edo-period men's dress is given a contemporary twist in this stylish ensemble. The T-Kimono range is a collaboration between Norwegian designer T-Michael and Japanese company Y. & Sons, a subsidiary of major kimono retailer Yamato. The aim is to make kimono a staple in men's wardrobes, transcending cultural boundaries while still respecting the garment's long traditions.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton quilted with cotton thread (<i>sashiko</i>); dip-dyeing |
| Brief description | Kimono jacket (haori) of cotton quilted with cotton thread (sashiko), dip-dyed with organic indigo, T-Michael and Y. & Sons., Bergen and Japan, 2018 |
| Physical description | Kimono jacket (haori) of cotton quilted with cotton thread (sashiko), dip-dyed with organic indigo. |
| Gallery label | The understated elegance of Edo-period men's dress is given a contemporary twist in this stylish ensemble. The T-Kimono range is a collaboration between Norwegian designer T-Michael and Japanese company Y. & Sons, a subsidiary of major kimono retailer Yamato. The aim is to make kimono a staple in men's wardrobes, transcending cultural boundaries while still respecting the garment's long traditions.
(29/02/2020) |
| Credit line | Given by T-Michael and Y. & Sons. |
| Summary | The understated elegance of Edo-period men's dress is given a contemporary twist in this stylish ensemble. The T-Kimono range is a collaboration between Norwegian designer T-Michael and Japanese company Y. & Sons, a subsidiary of major kimono retailer Yamato. The aim is to make kimono a staple in men's wardrobes, transcending cultural boundaries while still respecting the garment's long traditions. |
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| Accession number | FE.228-2019 |
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| Record created | November 11, 2019 |
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