Introducing Three Styles of Men's Kimono Combined with Western Clothes

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[@jozefkozon4520]

6:50 in the right upper corner, there is polish style military hat.

[@Poodle_Gun]

Unrelated, but I grew up in Michigan. What area did you live in? Was your family a part of the auto industry? My dad actually did a lot of work in Japan.

[@redemissarium]

Hi shogo review some japanese food please, like, is dorayaki real? or type of sake and its effect 😁

[@eliasontowery]

Hey shogo I have a question about bamboo I think of traveling to Japan with my family and I wondered if you can climb the bamboo of Japan

[@ericjohnson_72]

I am glad you listened to your wife, the hat makes the outfit work really well. Great video topic

[@johnrivers3813]

I know there’s quite a few fashion designers in Japan who are trying to bring back kimonos and traditional clothing back into style. I think it’d be cool if y’all took a look at their work and analyzed how they’ve modernized the fashion as well.

[@CleverGirlAAH]

Speed of dressing would definitely be the focus, I would think. Hehehe. These styles seem to take that into account! I love them!

[@mailimcquaid6300]

Honestly the one with the hat makes you look like an anime character from the jazz era, I like all of the outfits, they're really well put together and such an interesting mix of eastern and western fashion

[@pannekoekcom4147]

The hat really reminds me of kisuke urahara

[@mailimcquaid6300]

@@pannekoekcom4147 I can see the similarity, it's giving me cowboy bebop/samurai champaloo vibes

[@_Pauper_]

Yeah that the one I’d be out and about in

[@Poodle_Gun]

Great name! 😂

[@skeletonbuyingpealts7134]

Raidou Kuzunoha

[@vik1644]

i love when cultures mesh and meld like this. the other day ive seen a fashion project (from Serge Mouangue) combining kimono west african wear and patterns and it was absolutely gorgeous

[@tristanbackup2536]

Link?

[@sciverzero8197]

I just want to say, I did a lot of research for making an art piece based on the Taisho era, and I noted a lot of old photos of men and women wearing combinations of western shirts and pants and hats under their kimono, or wearing western style coats over their kimono, or otherwise mixing suit-and-tie clothes with kimono. It honestly only made me love the era more for the strangeness of how it was a thing that was, to my mind, something that would never happen, yet was a popular fashion that actually existed long ago. I had certainly seen photos from the British contact period, of many japanese people wearing fully western clothes, and of western people wearing japanese clothes, and of people in both of these styles walking down historic japanese streets... But I had never before seen people wearing a mixture of styles... talking fairly modern (for the time) telephones in front of trains, sitting beside traditional japanese architecture. Truly a fascinating blend of cultural ideas, and I hope the experimentation of style manages to make its way back into modern japanese culture.

[@ChibiChidorii]

Yeah I also saw a lot of pictures of People in kimono with western pants or western shoes. Later on when western clothes became a norm people still wore haori on top of their suits and I find it so charming.

[@caseygreyson4178]

I wore a kimono/suit hybrid to my prom. Haori jacket with haori himo, with a button up shirt that had a kimono-style collar. Then, regular dress pants that matched the haori.

[@superfantasic3169]

Harumi is a Great stylist!! She does have a great hand in picking things that are actually on trend but also suit you! I really enjoyed all of the outfits, the hoodie one is my personal favourite 🤩

[@ann.cb22]

Love to see cultures mix together! I know what you mean about wearing hats for the first time; it's like, "Is this too ambitious for me?" But when I started wearing hats more often, it's like I became more confident somehow. 😆 I think you look really great with the hat, and your wife has great fashion sense!

[@Zakuru12]

As much as I love kimono and traditional style, its refreshing to see Shogo slide more into the modern fashion because he's in my same age group and it just makes him look his age now XDD

[@CleverGirlAAH]

I LOVE that kimono coat on the last one. It combines a period appropriate 1800s+ European coat with the era appropriate kimono. So, even culturally the fashions align and look SO well thought out and put together!

[@ozzi9816]

The second one gives off big Meiji restoration vibes! It'd be cool if this style got more popular, maybe people overseas could start incorporating it into their fashion rotation as well

[@letshavepie]

That second outfit is amazing. You really do need to take Harumi out for a date while wearing it! All the other women will be wondering how she found such an ikemen fashion model!

[@purpleicicles]

Harumi has amazing taste, and the outfits really worked for you too!

[@DarkShaman667]

The hat really ties the 2nd outfit together. Super fancy!

[@shaynmccallum2050]

All of those just look fantastic! I love the idea of modernising the look for the kimono and I think these examples do an amazing job of showing off the possibilities. Great job!

[@veri_disko]

So cool!! I’m pretty interested on how western and traditional clothing work together to make something nice.

[@Lolibeth]

I'm in love with the denim kimono set with the hoodie pairing. That's also the perfect canvas for embroidery and patches!

[@swordsmanoftime3001]

I need that denim kimono in my life. I would definitely wear that if I ever went to a festival in Japan.

[@Henri_Hilarious]

8:17 honestly I think that coat is so versatile.

[@KitsukiiPlays]

The one with the hat makes you look a pop star!

[@SirHellNaja]

The kimono with bowler/fedora always give me that Meiji vibe I might try out Meiji period schoolgirl uniform one day

[@dest05fgo]

Enjoyed this video as much as your other ones regarding men's kimonos, so thank you for the effort you've put into it. I'm going to visit Kyoto next year during late march and early april for 3 weeks as my very first trip to Japan. Since I'm planning to buy myself a own set of a men's kimono, I may use this as some sort of reference to choose if I may go for a more traditional style or a western style like you've shown here.

[@animejr94]

I really like the first one with the merch hoodie

[@shooter2055]

Most excellent garments! The colors and textures work very well together -- even the hat! Head covers are very important during cold days.

[@narut9242]

Love them all! especially the last look! The colours are all so beautiful

[@Br0ns0n]

The first and last ones looked nice, but the second one was just so cool looking. Thanks for sharing.

[@CherryNah]

I love this kind of mix. I kinda find about it in Taisho and Meiji series and anime and many IG fashion accounts... I fell in love with this style

[@aristosachaion_]

I've been waiting for a video like this. I've gotten engrossed in traditional Japanese culture lately and finding a way to incorporate a kimono with modern styling has been a curiosity of mine lately.

[@Henri_Hilarious]

2:38 you look like a fashion influencer that is always a VIP at Tokyo Fashion week!

[@EliotChildress]

I love these. Except I feel like in America, anyone trying them out would get yelled at for cultural appropriation. Most of the discussion I’ve heard around kimono is: if you do it, follow the traditions to the letter.

[@Dioneo2008]

That denim kimono is fly AF. I’d wear it - and that was a GREAT pairing with the hoodie. It was giving me Japanese Kevin Smith vibes

[@anansigrimm5273]

You have inspired me to do the same with my traditional culture and western clothing

[@droidB1]

4:16 oh my look at the drip its immaculate, like those super analistic detectives in anime, i love it, expecialy the hat it looks cool with the collors of the kimono

[@gamergirl33193]

It's amazing how minor changes and accessories can really change your perception of someone. The first outfit definitely gave off teenager/isekai vibes, the second one gave off a jazzy feel while the third one definitely gave the impression you were in some type of schooling. 😁 Also; I want the kimono coat. Right now. 😍

[@dmoody318]

I absolutely LOVE your channel and the info you provide. I have been watching for about a year now since I found you. I love Japanese culture and hope to continue to learn more through your help. Thank You & Bless Your Family. Much Love & Respect. D. Moody 💕🙏💞

[@thisgorgeousseagull]

Personally I think the hat suits Shogo he's got that 1920's gangster look going on. 😁😁😁

[@KardoganLR]

I find kimono (for both men and women) very beautiful and hope that this way of dressing will remain for a long time! The mix of kimono and western style looks very cool!

[@ronsorage78]

Its fun seeing the leather belt with a kimono. Its a bit full circle as jedi robes in Star Wars were very heavily inspired by Kimono back in the 70s on till present and it used a leather belt over an obi style belt wrap. So seeing a kimono worn with a wide leather belt reminds me of that a bit

[@Zombie_Spaceman]

I love the hat, looks awesome!

[@joshuaclabeaux1470]

I especially like the third one; my first impression of it was "college professor at Kyoto Imperial University ready to teach a class", so when you said it's based on university students from the Meiji/Taisho era, I realized that I wasn't that far off (university setting). And yes! I COULD picture you sitting in a park and reading a book in that outfit. 😊

[@xanderx51]

Second outfit looks great.

[@Zzrik]

All the outfits looks great, though i think the red one with the hat looks a bit better than the rest in my opinion.

[@josephchristopherdavissr.6804]

Very nice and interesting styles. Thank you Shogo.

[@midtwnscott]

I love that Shoshei style! Love, love, love!

[@yukidaruma3912]

I love the last style, I really love the combination of kimono and western shirt. And I really love the coat, such a nice fabric. 💕

[@silkvelvet2616]

this updating of styles looks like a natural and practical progression for traditional Japanese style clothing. And that HAT! It really suits you. I'm not sure about Japanese tradition, however, in 'western' countries, it was customary for gentlemen to remove their hats when entering a building and rude to not do so, (but not ladies because of hair do's etc). You don't really see it done now because not that many people wear hats anymore unless they need to, such as for sun protection and baseball caps don't seem to count.

[@hollish196]

You look great in a hat! I like all these new looks.

[@holeeshi9959]

the part I'm curious about: what shoes and are paired with them......leather dress shoes, long boots, or traditional footwear? at least how Taisho era people did it....I've always been fascinated with taisho fashions

[@Flanclanman]

I love that first outfit a lot. Really stylish.

[@Flanclanman]

The others are too, but the first one is especially cool

[@kawaiibrittanii]

I absolutely love seeing men kimono fashion in a whole new light! I cannot pick my favorite out of all the looks!

[@vivalavida173]

I would definitely not mix the kimono with a hoodie. But the turtle neck makes it look so classy. I loved it.

[@Linux4theMac]

This was very cool, very artful, indeed…..I am definitely into Japanese costumes now!!! I especially the liked the last set… Thank you Shogo for sharing the very best of Japanese art and culture.

[@fri5kas]

That final coat, though.. Looked pretty warm! Loved it!

[@bobbibuttons8730]

I love the look of kimonos for men and women, I think they are so elegant. Your fabulous wife chose well and the hat is a stroke of genius. You are a lucky man with such a gorgeous wife as Harumi

[@mattsmartialartsmadness5285]

The Hakama became more popular when public schools started introducing modern desk-chairs. Male students started wearing Umanori-Hakama and female students started wearing Ando-Bakama. This was primarily done for modesty’s sake, so students didn’t have to worry about flashing their legs and crotch when sitting in western style chairs.

[@ann5582K]

All the Modern vibe Kimonos are soo cool...go on those dates 💃💃💃💃

[@MegajasmineR]

I love your style. V-e-r-y NICE!

[@SomeUniqueHandle]

I love Kimonos 2 and 3. I wish I lived in an area where I could wear wonderful clothing like that.

[@leftlucid]

watching how much Shogo loves both sharing his culture and the love he has for his family is my fav part of this channel 🥲🥲

[@LixiaWinter]

1. Lovable protagonist 2. Snarky, but not evil antagonist 3. Protagonist's best friend, who's secretly a wizard(it's the coat)

[@SpringStarFangirl]

Shogo discovering the pocket in the denim kimono set is exactly how I (a Western girl) feel whenever I find out that one of my items of clothing has a pocket I never knew about. We need more pockets!

[@DLF-xq9lq]

It looks both dressy and comfortable at the same time.

[@_eleyya]

I love the hoodie as Juban~ the bunny hoodie makes it even more adorableee

[@jimshen0308]

The denim kimono and shosei fit are out of this world

[@airincuach46]

you look so nice and stylish in all these outfits! but the second one, with a hat, is super cool, so lovely!

[@joshuakrusiewicz2447]

The second outfit was so cool and steampunk

[@CannonFodder69-420]

i was half expecting cowboy clothes mixed with a kimono when i read western. either way it all looked great :D

[@noisehippo1561]

These looks are amazing!

[@creestee08]

0:09 always make me chuckle

[@nazarnovitsky9868]

It's really cool video ! Thank you so much, Shogo ! 😇👍🏻

[@EchoLog]

I'm really stubborn about my outfit. My family calls it my uniform. I'd wear any of those. Nice content!

[@desormais22]

Yeah my favorite was the second one as well!! But they all suit you nicely, harumi did so well!!! I agree with another comment on here, really looks like you’re anime character from some period anime or even a period drama. So cool. Also so thankful to have found your channel; I enjoy it and have learned so much about Japan from you both😊

[@daluxolomagamdela6695]

A great look. This will make the Kimono more accessible. The hat is cool

[@texasmamabear9651]

Beautiful ❣️ I think I liked the last outfit the best but all were very nice! Blessings ❣️

[@harshybrown]

I love this series! the taisho era's fashion is my fave in the japanese fashion timeline, and i absolutely adore the 3 outfits/combinations that harumi has put tgt for you!~

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thank you.

[@SunStar-lc6sj]

Of all three I think the first one is my favorite look.

[@narut9242]

I love this so much

[@dr.corinaz7776]

Wonderful 🥰🥰🥰🥰love all of them so much, I loved kimonos even before, but the modern interpretation is astonishing!!!!

[@lastnamefirstname8655]

nice fashion. looks great.

[@WolfsbaneX]

I like the shosei style the best. The leather belts don’t really work for me personally, but if someone else wants to give them a try, by all means do so.

[@baffofraffo]

That kimono coat is so cool

[@pandachan364]

My boyfriend would like the second especial because he like to wear a similar hat! And you rock that hat!

[@ChibiChidorii]

I'd love to see new designers inspired in actual kimono (not like make random clothes that looks like what the west thinks kimono is, but study kimono making techniques, how they are actually worn and adapt them to modern use. Like, I'm pretty sure if someone made a practical modern take on haori or hakata they could actually become really popular, especially with how popular the Taisho era is becoming because of anime.

[@kezukivalentine5071]

I loved this Im not sure which one is my favorite they all looked great on you

[@taylorgay1641]

I love Harumi's little 'hi' when you say "Hi Harumi" at 6:08. Like she couldn't help it because of how you looked to her.

[@mironty]

I need that kimono coat SO much!!

[@ObsidianSouls]

Harumi is right. You look very stylish with the hat and that kimono set up.

[@fathermischief8025]

Your second outfit is great and the hat tops it off. You look great by guy!

[@Just_Some_Person]

Those are some sharp looks

[@Flanclanman]

Shogo becoming a shoujo manga romantic lead in that hat

[@jarotheboar8398]

The 3rd outfit in the intro made you look like Harry Potter, not complaining hehe

[@miraclemay24]

Harumi's kimono is so pretty ❤❤

[@ImStayGold42]

In Karate Kid Part 2, Ralph Machio wears a white button up shirt under his kimono along w denim blue jeans during the bon dance scene at the end. I always thought it was an odd pairing but it somehow works nicely. 😎👍

[@HunnyBakedHammes]

Your theme music reminds me of the song Rising by the Yoshida Brothers. My Senior year Japanese teacher showed us them an I see the vid every time your intro cuts in. Love it.

[@burnsida]

0:52 that laugh in the background

[@LetsaskShogo]

Yeah it’s our second daughter🤣

[@burnsida]

so adorable

[@richardcolvert689]

Ok, the second set looks like a 20s mob boss from Japan which as a history nerd I really like

[@maskedsentai2003]

I love the first kimono 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@LMinem]

The Shosei style looked attractive to me. Hakama also seem more practical for the freedom of movement.

[@willmariegirona2911]

I loved them all, so creative and modern 😃🤩. Harumi yours is gorgeous and the belt is absolutely beautiful, I like the pattern on it❤️. Please rest, enjoy your time with Zen the both of you and just take your time to film. Happy New Year from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷❤️