Kimono - from Kyoto to Catwalk at V&A London

Rare 17th-century Japanese garments, haute couture and costumes from Björk, Madonna and Star Wars come together in a major V&A exhibition on⁠ kimono fashion curated by Anna Jackson and Josephine Rout.⁠

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 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. ⁠

In kind partnership with contemporary kimono brand Yoshikimono.

The exhibition is open until June 21st. 2020. Please check V&A site for further info regarding the changed opening times because of the Coronavirus.

Photography & words Marianna Serwa