The Kimono is a traditional Japenese garment which has a T-shaped, straight-lined robes worn so that the hem falls to the ankle, with attached collars and long, wide sleeves.
It is usually wrapped around the body, always with the left side over the right and is secured by a sash which is tied at the back.
For quite some time now, the Kimono has become the toast of men and women all over the world as it is made from different types of fabrics like silk, lace and even our own Ankara. Kimono comes in different colours, sizes and shapes.
It can be in form of jackets or tops and can be worn for both formal and casual events.
Unlike in the times past where Kimonos are usually tied at the back, these days, fashionistas prefer to leave it wide open as many of them prefer to flaunt the camisole of vests that they wear underneath their kimonos.
Trust Nigerian celebrities, many of them had at one time or the other dazzled in Kimonos at events.
The likes of Tiwa Savage, Ini Edo, Mercy Aigbe, Ebube Nwagbo,Mbong Amata,Toke Makinwa, Chacha Eke, Stephanie Linus, Genevieve Nnaji,Yemi Alade, Chika Ike, Oge Okoye, to mention a few.
If you don’t have the Kimono in your wardrobe, it is not too late for you to join the trend.
You will surely get one that suits your personality and taste at the nearest boutique.
They are quite affordable. What are you waiting for? Get one today and make a fashion statement in Kimono at your next big event!
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