She’s been immersed in the world of obi sashes, kimono garments and haori jackets in her work for Kiku Refashion. “I have so many different colors, textiles and lengths,” Smythe said.

including military clothes and obi sashes for kimonos, as well as the cotton and indigo-dyeing native to the area. That’s why the jeans are for life, Suzuki said, fading and creasing ...

including military clothes and obi sashes for kimonos, as well as the cotton and indigo-dyeing native to the area. That’s why the jeans are for life, Suzuki said, fading and creasing ...

Inspired by traditional Japanese obi sashes, the exterior calf leather drapes delicately along the sides, giving it a romantic finish. This timeless crossbody comes in a rich cream color ...

KOJIMA, Japan (AP) — Denim, that All-American fabric, is all about being Japanese in the town of Kojima, where the main road is named Jeans Street, with real pairs of pants flapping like flags ...