KYOTO--A star geisha from Gion-Kobu, one of the five major “kagai” traditional entertainment districts of this ancient capital, left her job in November when she married. With an overseas stint and ...

When Claire Griffin couldn't get the story of George Denison Morgan and Yuki Kato out of her head, she knew she had to write ...

The precious collection of Ichimaru kimonos travels from Victoria to Toronto for a rare exhibition at the Textile Museum of Canada You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if ...

The life of a geisha in Japan is often perceived as being shrouded in mystery, the exact opposite of what you’d imagine life is like for a YouTuber. It’s a contradiction that “Kimono Mom” knows well.

Wearing a kimono can be a daunting task, where one must follow numerous steps and protocols steeped in tradition to prevent making a fool of oneself. And wrapping the obi around the kimono and tying a ...

In modern Japan, geisha performers have become a rarity outside of the few established entertainment districts in major cities and hot spring resorts. This is due to Japan’s changing economy and ...

After their successful Oscar-winning collaboration on the musical Chicago, costume designer Colleen Atwood was a genuine choice for director Rob Marshall when he assembled his creative team for ...

The YouTuber started her account in February 2020. Moe, 30, is a former geisha turned mom and YouTuber. She's well aware of how drastic her career change may look as no two professions appear to be ...

Dita Von Teese found herself turning Japanese for her latest performance in London last night. The burlesque star emerged on stage at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in a dazzling geisha costume and ...

MILAN – Miuccia Prada, one of the fashion world’s most out-of-the-box thinkers, for next summer takes apart the kimono to discover its most basic silhouette. Then, she puts it all back together again ...