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Isabelle Martinetti

Paris exhibition explores kimono, from Japanese icon to global trend

The 'Kimono' exhibition at Paris' Quai Branly Museum. © Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, photo Léo Delafontaine

Whether it's adorning samurais and geishas or pop stars and haute couture designers, the kimono is not just a traditional costume but a dynamic piece of fashion. A new exhibition at Paris’ Quai Branly Museum highlights how the iconic Japanese garment has transcended categories and cultures.

The Kimono exhibition, which first appeared at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 2020, aims to revisit the history of the outfit.

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