Inside a Kimono Shop Specialized for Men in Kyoto, Japan | How a Pro Coordinates Kimono

[@LetsaskShogo]

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[@ChickensAndGardening]

I think you'll make an excellent Japanese language instructor!

[@Prime2678]

I felt the exact same way as that kid in the video. I never thought mens Kimonos 👘 would have so much colors. I’d like to buy a kimono 👘 but the problem is I wouldn’t know how to put it on. How can I learn to put it on?

[@binnillust]

The designs on the fabrics are absolutely beautiful from an artistic standpoint

[@leronharrison1110]

Thank you for showing men's kimono and that the key to men's kimono is in the subtlety. Men's kimono isn't as flashy and bright as women's kimono, but brings more subtle combinations of colors together. Definitely agree with you on the lack of attention on men's kimono, so thank you and Kazu for showing the subtle beauty of men's kimono. Please continue to show that so men don't have to feel like an afterthought when it comes to kimono.

[@ScottRuggels]

This is as important as choosing the right suit, and the prices are comparable to a bespoke suit, as well. Interesting to see how subtle changes have a dramatic effect.

[@phacialoveskakashi2119]

It was so nice to see the manager show you the combinations that worked well together. I feel i have difficulty finding things that work well together for the seasons, because all i see are colors and patterns, not necessarily do i know what patterns should go together.

[@maximillianafrancine1451]

The lady definitely knows how to combine colours. Way to go!

[@tomislavnagy8715]

Finally that I saw that there is a Shop only for Mens Fashion! So Cool!

[@grey5626]

Some of those fabric patterns were really impressive! I'm grateful for the prevalence of hemp and cotton used as well, insomuch as I am vegan, so I avoid silk and wool and leather for example.

[@elenaguasco8207]

I think a man dressed in a kimono is the most handsome of all. There's no challenge. 😊

[@rudymenchaca9340]

The shop lady is very well aware and very informative in her products

[@joshuabaker1904]

This was a very interesting video shogo. I never knew how intricate the mens kimono was. Thanks for sharing with us!.

[@vojtechcepak7775]

Kimonos and yukata are just so beautiful!

[@pairaka984]

Honestly, I was expecting a bespoke kimono, obi, haori to cost much more, especially considering those lovely fabrics. The material and weaving are so beautiful. Thank you so much for showcasing this shop.

[@margooka1963]

It’s so refreshing seeing men’s kimono like this. Loved this video 💕

[@cloudlake]

This is so cool! Definitely a shop I’d love to bring my husband to when we can visit Japan again.

[@hollish196]

Such beautiful material! Love your choices, too.

[@monicab204]

Thank you Shogo! That was so interesting. I really loved the obi selection. They had so many beautiful choices.

[@LetsaskShogo]

Harumi also said that the obi selection is great too! Thank you so much for watching this video✨

[@edchatterton805]

It would be interesting to see a series on fall in winter kimonos also

[@LetsaskShogo]

I’m so glad you say so! There are a few other kimono shops for men in Kyoto, so I will consider visiting them too!

[@gyounce1]

I just bought my brother a yukata for his 21st birthday. It was his first kimono and he wears it all the time. I'm so happy he loved it so much and I really want to expand his collection when I can afford it. This video was so awesome and gave me wonderful ideas on how to pair certain patterns to really create a stylish and attractive look.

[@WayneHendersonVO]

Another excellent video, filled with culture and style. So cool. Thank you.

[@lucianoarrieta5786]

Finally! A place for men’s kimonos!🤩 Thank you so much Shogo!😊 Can’t wait to be there in may😊

[@harshybrown]

That's so cool!!! I love men's kimono cos they always look so cool, but it is so sad that the selection is always so limited! This is such a great store!

[@missbornlucky6676]

Kimono is such a beautiful traditional clothing

[@paultemple5042]

Thank you Shogo, this Post is Very helpful to me.

[@kholdstare90]

Getting a full set like that was much more affordable than expected. Especially with how much variety you have once you do have a haori or two you really like so the obi or haori-himo can change as you like.

[@EliotChildress]

Yeeeeesssss. I guess I know where I’m going next time I’m in Kyoto. Mens kimono can be so scarce.

[@ninamikhailova6956]

< 3 the managers kitsuke was so harmonious with the outlook of the store, I was quite impressed with how thoughtfull she was in her choice!

[@dave32045]

Hi Shogo. Love to learn new things about something as different as Japanese culture (compared to European) from watching your videos. So here's a question: I understand that Yukata is more of a cassual clothing? When or where do you wear a Kimono? Is it like a common formal clothing, or like a "tier" above standart suits? Would a person wear it to work (like a manager), or is it like for events like wedding, birthday, theatre.... etc.?

[@dave32045]

NEVERMIND. Found the answer to my question in your videos from 2021 :D

[@outboundflight4455]

@@dave32045 whata the title of that video

[@robaldridge6505]

@@outboundflight4455 “kimono vs. yukata” video

[@gabrielantunesmusic6785]

Please show us when the kimonos are ready. Very nice video!

[@KizetteandTotoro]

More men kimono videos、please。The shoe manager has impecable taste. This was so enjoyable. Thanks.

[@miraclemay24]

I love this channel ❤

[@rudedude834]

These are beautiful and I think of it like a bespoke handmade western suit. The skill of craftsmanship as well as the high quality materials justify the price completely!

[@kurtc6372]

I really like your choices All are very classy.

[@hannes5987]

I really like this fashion style!

[@fri5kas]

All the fabric looked so delicate and beautiful... 😌

[@emilhelppi7350]

I really love Japanese culture and for a long while I've wanted to get a kimono for myself, but I've never really talked about it due to the fear of people labeling it as cultural appropriation which it isn't, I love learning more about men's kimonos so thank you Shogo

[@raquanwilliams5572]

I lovedddd the owners Katabasami musubi wit that Hanhaba Obi!! It really shows that Hanaba are perfectly fine for all Kimono besides formal kimono 😃

[@DanteRaweater]

I would like to see a video on kanzashi and casual hair pins.

[@Scott-if3ce]

I definitely want to get one 😤 even though the price is a bit expensive, but it's custom made so I think it's worth it

[@Sickness805]

how much do they go for

[@Scott-if3ce]

@@Sickness805 the video gives quotes, but shogo's kimono was ~250,200 JPY, which is like ~2500 USD

[@en1909s9iah]

Every fabric she showed is so beautiful.

[@susantescione8007]

Shogo, I love your videos. My question is this: Is there a difference between a kimono that you might wear on a holiday, maybe to a park or a festival and a kimono that you would wear to a special event, such as a wedding? For example, in India, red is a color for weddings and the goal is for the bride and groom to look like a royal couple. Their clothing is very different from the garments a guest would wear. Is that similar to Japan?

[@LetsaskShogo]

Yes they would all be different! There are actually about 13 different ranks within kimono, and they all have different occasions of wearing them✨ Please check out my “kimono vs. yukata” video for more information! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJalhoNjh7qoqpI

[@EliotChildress]

Just as an example of shogos answer: my gf loves kimono and got a lot from her grandma. There’s one she has never worn because it’s a suuuper fancy one only for like weddings and such. But she can only wear it until she gets married. So she may never wear it because corona has canceled many events.

[@Br0ns0n]

Thank you for sharing this with the world. I see this being directly akin to buying a bespoke suit in my city. No, it is not inexpensive, but this is an art form of its own. You are getting beautiful fabrics as well as the workmanship of the tailor along with the wisdom and expertise of the craftsman. Very cool.

[@flufflepuffs2425]

Very interesting video. I've been wondering for a while, is there an easy way to tell what season kimono are for or is it something only experts can tell. I would like to know so if I get one, I don't wear it out of season.

[@joscelynperez3889]

I’m no expert but I do wear kimono for Omotesenke tea lessons. I love kimono and research it a lot to make sure I wear it correctly. A quick look at the fabric will tell you what season it’s meant for. Awase kimono are lined and are used for most of the year, from October to June. Hitoe are unlined and are worn July to September. And there’s summer kimono worn, known as Natsumono or Usumono, besides being unlined, the fabric is usually transparent due to its breathable weave. The same differences apply to obi and to the undergarments. I hope this helped 😊

[@LetsaskShogo]

It just simply depends on the thickness of the fabric! Once you get used to it it’s nothing difficult✨

[@elenalizabeth]

@@LetsaskShogo is the pattern on it also an indicator of season or just the fabric type/thickness? For men its mostly just plain grey/blue/brown etc, but on women’s ones with vibrant patterns, do certain patterns indicate season (ie. does a cherry blossom pattern indicate spring)?

[@nathanielscreativecollecti6392]

I'm really grateful that such amazing stores still exist, but I'm also grateful for the second hand store off the beaten path in Tokyo that helped me find a beautiful combination for just 31000 yen and I could have spent as little as 20000. Everyone can enjoy Kimono.

[@kelvinlocke1403]

This makes me want a kimono even more.

[@lilyl5492]

so many amazing beautiful fabrics! From the strong, double sided and richly patterned obi to the near transparent textured summer weight fabrics - as a textile design fan I would love to know more about the weaving skills and traditions in Japan!

[@Chriscothegreat08]

What a interesting Video! great watch :D well done Shogo.

[@joshuaclabeaux1470]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️! Finally, a kimono shop with variety for men. By the way, do they sell hakamas, too?

[@disgaealikerasapOG]

I was originally under the impression Kimonos were for men and Yukata for women

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

Japan is so beautiful... so rich in culture...

[@GeographRick]

I think that it's nice that the Japanese encourage and like foreigners to try wearing traditional Japanese dress. They do not accuse one of "cultural appropriation" For me, I see it as cultural appreciation.

[@TikiHi77]

The last two obis are just beautiful! I would have gotten both.

[@stmeainus1922]

Thanks, shogo :). I hope you are feeling well.

[@stmeainus1922]

Did you ever play a Famicom game system?

[@naruomi9477]

I love kimono

[@naruomi9477]

My grandmother in Japan owns a bunch of kimono

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

I really LOVE the red dragonfly kimono! I love making the beaded haori acessories!

[@TheSuzberry]

Fantastic fabrics.

[@ghost-facedhindu4275]

Shogo: "Kimono are rather expensive." "My Kimono is 250,200 yen." Me: "1,756 USD!? That's more than the worth of my car!" 🤣

[@LetsaskShogo]

🤣

[@joshuaclabeaux1470]

Wow, your car must be in bad shape... but, yeah, that is high.

[@Cotfi2]

I was afraid of that. 😱💸

[@arrensanchez4512]

Nice looking designs, I like the dark color one.

[@joewebster903]

Very educational and beautiful

[@AstraSystem]

Expensive but I can understand why it costs so much. It's beautiful and the craftsmanship is worth the money.

[@LetsaskShogo]

I really want to have this quality kimono of my own someday in the future …! For now I will stick to the cheaper ones😅

[@MarkusTronsg]

The epitome of sophistication!

[@RVGMInc]

Thank you, very informative. nice.

[@lordGalthran]

im very lucky being shown beautiful culture 🙂😊

[@deaky69]

those look amazing af

[@MrNicovdw]

major want to go shopping in that shop

[@Michael-y2q3h]

I Love it.😁👍 Thank you

[@nonfb]

Great video as always!

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thanks.

[@16Giam]

Excellent!, tho expensive… I’d like to buy a couple

[@KENOGoodVibesOnly]

Thank you! This is awesome! ☺

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

THANKS

[@arantxatzeitel]

Thank you so much for the insight. I've been wondering about wearing more traditional Japanese clothing as I'm in love with Kendogi lately, and I'm fascinated with this kind of clothing. May I ask where can I find a little more affordable Japanese clothing?

[@stylishemerald3181]

Once I become rich and be able to purchase expensive things, I'll see to it I'll collect ancient traditional clothing all around the world

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

I think OP definitely should check out Japanese indigo dyers sometime.

[@johndelapena3484]

omg the yukatas looked amazing. kimonos are very elegant, I like the more vibrant design of yukatas. personally, I prefer suits because they are more practical (pockets and not super baggy). But Japanese formal wear has this dramatic, calming air to it. While suits feels very stuffy or fashiony. I also really love Kurtas like the clothes found in India, but I think the rectangular cut of kurtas is not very flattering and the silhouette not as interesting. No defined waistline but the high collar and sleeves are cool

[@Hanakothemizumiko]

first time seeing a transparent haori :0 It was eye opening

[@Syamhouse_]

You guys rock,

[@Dark_Lord_Mr_B]

I'll have to start saving. The selection of kimono here for a tall, fat guy is limited here.

[@marley7659]

I really wish as a caucasian women that I could make a men’s kimono. I would love to wear the subtle colours at home. I just love Japanese culture

[@Franz_Josef_von_Habsburg]

Very nice

[@joshjacob1530]

drip is off charts

[@Paulxl]

I just love Japanese fabrics.

[@lootgoblin989]

I recently subscribed to you as I love your content. I really want to ask you 2 questions. I am going to Japan next year and I really want to buy a kimono that best symbolizes the class of the samurai back then. What shops and places would you recommend, and price ranges? It is a bit of a bucketlist thing for me since I was a child

[@MrJMB122]

Show us that winter Kimto

[@wot_taker5818]

Hi shogo, can you show us or make a video how to wash the kimono?

[@ImStillRandomfungod]

I'm early!! Day one of asking shogo to make a custom katana

[@LetsaskShogo]

😏😏😏

[@sealking3838]

Nice

[@micheledimauro5742]

Grazie 🙏

[@manhunter433]

Some interesting patterns they got going here with accessories. Got an off topic question, I'm looking for Japanese Sandals for both cosplaying and everyday use, any recommendations?

[@aloeverahoney9379]

So much beautiful and amazing video thank you so much but the music is very loud and high. And it was hard to listen to your amazing speech. I hope there is no music it will be better. Thanks for your again

[@StanCarrasco-j9e]

Awesome 👍👍👍🙏⛩🐲⛩

[@rudymenchaca9340]

Shogo this is great I wish we would have a shop like this in our city, but I live about 150 miles from a large city San Antonio Texas. Could you translate to dollar price. The kimono and all the accessories that come with the kimono thanks Shogo love you guys keep it up guys love you guys 😜👍🙏♥️👋

[@czerniana]

I don’t suppose you could find out how to do that weaving technique for the summer cotton/hemp where it’s twisted? I’m a weaver, and would love to know the technique!

[@gabecajamarca]

I plan on visiting Japan in July. When’s the best places to wear a kimono? Or can it be worn anytime anywhere?

[@jayerobins61]

Had an interesting question brought up by a client of mine after we watched this together. They are nonbinary, (biologically female) and wanted to know if there are limitations to nonbinary/fem folk wearing mens kimono or if there are alternatives available for folks outside of the binary.

[@JonasM.M.]

Would you say that a traditional Japanese kimono is tailored or is it usually ready to wear?

[@LittleSpaceCase]

This shop is only a 3 minute walk from my study abroad program! i dont think I can afford everything custom right now though, sadly

[@Ed_something]

Can you wear a head band also with a yukata??

[@TheRealE.B.]

In the U.S., all summer clothing stock is long gone by August in stores that adjust inventory seasonally. The shelves are already stocked with autumn apparel. It is infuriating.

[@flarevolt6158]

What seasonal kimono were you wearing there? Or is it not a seasonal at all?