Japanese Inspirations Japanese culture, art and customs have appealed to our finer sensibilities for decades. Fashion has reflected Japanese influence from the turn of the last century to the present. Look for parasols, rice paper fans, kimonos and yukatas, kasuri fabric, Mt. Fuji and pastoral prints, Geisha Girls and Samurai Warriors, obi-style sashes, origami folds, chopstick hair ornaments, pearls. And did you know? The modern flip-flop descends from the Japanese zōri, which became popular after World War II when soldiers returning to the United States brought them back [Wikipedia]. A wave of notable fashion designers make up the Japanese avant-garde, whose highly influential 1980s work is now vintage: Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons fame among others.
deborah, your miyake puffy coat is wonderful! i like this theme a lot too. i think i've got a couple of others, but for now … 80s Issey Miyake deconstructed wool jacket
1960s Blue Rayon Kimono with Gold Metallic Embroidery 1930s One Piece Silk Pajamas 1960s Silver Brocade Evening Gown with Obi Inspired Sash
Vintage 1980's Yohji Yamamoto Two-Piece Wool Suit 1920's Carved And Painted Geisha Hair Comb In Original Embroidered Case Issey Miyake Pleated Drawstring Bucket Bag / Handbag Antique Japanese Kanzashi Hair Ornament Issey Miyake Pleated Cocoon Style Coat
Velvet Jacket - Vintage 70s Brown Jacket - Mandarin Collar Vintage Kimono - 1950s Red Rayon Floral Kimono - As is - Made in Japan - Halloween Costume Vintage Robe - 1950s - Ivory Quilted Satin Bath Robe - Mandarin Collar Vintage Maxi Dress - 1960s - Cozy Long Dress For Fall
Vantines Habutai Silk Kimono with Hand Embroidered Cherry Blossoms 1950s Rayon Damask Dragon Embroidered Pajamas Made in Japan
Maggie, that black kimono is extremely glamourous! I am glad you got it in "before the parade passed you by"!
