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Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk at the V&A

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Time 10:00
Date 29/02/20
Price £18

Stunning 17th-century Japanese garments, international haute couture and costumes from Star Wars come together in this major exhibition on kimono fashion.

The ultimate symbol of Japan, the kimono is often perceived as traditional, timeless and unchanging. Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk will counter this conception, presenting the garment as a dynamic and constantly evolving icon of fashion.

The exhibition, Europe’s first major exhibition on kimono, reveals the sartorial and social significance of the kimono from the 1660s to the present day, both in Japan and in the rest of the world. Rare 17th and 18th-century kimono will be displayed for the first time in the UK, together with fashions by major designers and iconic film and performance costumes. The kimono’s recent reinvention on the streets of Japan is also explored through work by an exciting new wave of contemporary designers and stylists.

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