In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

In the eighth century, the Japanese began to borrow many things ... People stopped wearing the kimono as everyday clothing during the reign of Emperor Meiji. Meiji came to the throne in 1867.

Maybe being outside Japan helped ... Participants wear comfortable clothing with haori (kimono jacket). Source: International Kimono Club Sydney The club, one of several found across Australia ...

A native Briton spends nearly 365 days of the year wearing kimono, even though daily use of the traditional Japanese clothing is on the decline among modern Japanese fashionistas. Sheila Cliffe ...

But Japanese people on social media have said the trademarked brand disrespects traditional clothing. The kimono, a loose long-sleeved robe typically tied with a sash, dates back to 15th Century ...

Some Japanese people on social media complained that the trademarked brand, Kimono Intimates - a play on her name - disrespected traditional clothing. Kardashian West initially defended the name ...