{"id":1454,"date":"2014-03-29T15:46:46","date_gmt":"2014-03-29T19:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/?p=1454"},"modified":"2014-03-29T15:47:45","modified_gmt":"2014-03-29T19:47:45","slug":"kimonos-still-trending-after-all-these-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/kimonos-still-trending-after-all-these-years.html","title":{"rendered":"Kimonos \u2013 Still Trending After All These Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"bamboo<\/a>Ask any fashion designer what inspires them most about Japanese culture and they will probably say the Kimono.\u00a0 <\/span>Like many other timeless fashion trends, the Japanese kimono starts out with a very simple concept; in fact, its boxy shape is what makes it such a versatile place to start for young designers.\u00a0 <\/span>Over the years since the Kimono was first introduced in North America, numerous designers have used it as an inspiration for dresses, blouses, scarves and robes.<\/p>\n

Initially designed as a costume to be worn at ceremonies, the Japanese Kimono has become the most widely recognized article of Japanese clothing.\u00a0 <\/span>A similarly styled robe, known as the Yukata, is a lighter-weight version of the Kimono, typically worn by the pool or after a bath.<\/p>\n

Whether you wear a Kimono or a Yukata, what ties them all together is the Obi, a stylish sash that complements the color and fabric of the robe.\u00a0 <\/span>For the best selection of Japanese Kimono and Yukata robes or unique Obi fashions, take a look at the selection available at Chopa.com.<\/p>\n

Here are a few of the hottest Kimono robes on sale today:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Golden Bamboo and Clouds Kimono<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 This gorgeous red sateen cotton kimono (shown above) incorporates a detailed floral pattern with scattered clouds and bamboo.\u00a0 <\/span>This beautiful robe with matching sash is just one of many unique and colorful designs available at Chopa.com.\u00a0 <\/span>The breathable fabric is breathable enough for warm weather but still maintains its luster and the shape of its delicate butterfly sleeves.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Fair Trade Kimono Robe<\/strong> <\/em>\u2013 Available from Chopa\u2019s Fair Trade Collection, this soft and comfortable lilac-colored Kimono combines lilac and fuchsia prints in a 100% cotton hand-dyed fabric robe. Made by artisans at a fair-trade workshop in Bali, this unisex style is designed to fit men and women.\u00a0 <\/span>48 inches in length, It has two front outside pockets and a matching belt.<\/p>\n

Japanese Obi<\/strong> \u2013 A beautiful selection of Japanese Obi are custom made to complement the many colorful Kimono and Yukata robes available at Chopa.\u00a0 <\/span>These sashes have been an integral component of Japanese fashion since the 17th<\/sup> century, when they were work for formal ceremonies and special events.\u00a0 <\/span>Available in many colors, including royal blue, navy, red, pink, white and black, these striking Japanese accent pieces measure 4 inches wide by 110 inches long.<\/p>\n

For the best selection of affordably priced Japanese Kimono and Yukata robes, shop Chopa.com often.\u00a0 <\/span>These gorgeous robes also make great gifts for the whole family.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ask any fashion designer what inspires them most about Japanese culture and they will probably say the Kimono.\u00a0 Like many other timeless fashion trends, the Japanese kimono starts out with a very simple concept; in fact, its boxy shape is what makes it such a versatile place to start for young designers.\u00a0 Over the years […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[142],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1454","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-clothing"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1454","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1454"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1454\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1457,"href":"https:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1454\/revisions\/1457"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1454"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1454"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1454"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}