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kimono
noun
ki·mo·no
kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nō 
-nə
plural kimonos
1
: a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown or jacket
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While entire spaces in bold colors are not traditional, Yoshida points to kimonos and historic Japanese screens as examples of color, pattern, and movement.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Gabba features the finish across nine styles including jeans, denim jackets, kimonos, bags and more.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2025
This is a tale where gruesome deaths (from sepsis to car crashes) exist alongside running gags about Amanda Knox, wedding kimonos and a Saint Bernard named Ruby Hot Sauce.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Highlights from the ever-changing collection include sharp-cut blazers lined with reclaimed silk kimonos by Isabeyli, boldly silhouetted tops and dresses by MMMDM, and tees with tongue-in-cheek slogans by Off-White-esque streetwear label Estudio Barcode.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2024
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Gabba features the finish across nine styles including jeans, denim jackets, kimonos, bags and more.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2025
This is a tale where gruesome deaths (from sepsis to car crashes) exist alongside running gags about Amanda Knox, wedding kimonos and a Saint Bernard named Ruby Hot Sauce.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Highlights from the ever-changing collection include sharp-cut blazers lined with reclaimed silk kimonos by Isabeyli, boldly silhouetted tops and dresses by MMMDM, and tees with tongue-in-cheek slogans by Off-White-esque streetwear label Estudio Barcode.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Kimono.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kimono. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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kimono
noun
ki·mo·no
kə-ˈmō-nō
plural kimonos
1
: a loose robe with wide sleeves that is traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown worn chiefly by women
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