The life of a geisha in Japan is often perceived as being shrouded in mystery, the exact opposite of what you’d imagine life is like for a YouTuber. It’s a contradiction that “Kimono Mom” knows well.

After their successful Oscar-winning collaboration on the musical Chicago, costume designer Colleen Atwood was a genuine choice for director Rob Marshall when he assembled his creative team for ...

The precious collection of Ichimaru kimonos travels from Victoria to Toronto for a rare exhibition at the Textile Museum of Canada You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if ...

Wearing a kimono can be a daunting task, where one must follow numerous steps and protocols steeped in tradition to prevent making a fool of oneself. And wrapping the obi around the kimono and tying a ...

Dita Von Teese found herself turning Japanese for her latest performance in London last night. The burlesque star emerged on stage at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in a dazzling geisha costume and ...

I take a photo of my reflection in the mirror, a woman with shoulder-length gray hair dressed in unflattering kimono undergarments. I’m in Kyoto, Japan, in the upstairs room of a teahouse — the name ...

Catching a glimpse of a geisha, with her white face and brilliant kimono, scurrying to an appointment in the narrow streets of Kyoto’s Gion district is a moment of pure magic. Catching a glimpse of a ...

In modern Japan, geisha performers have become a rarity outside of the few established entertainment districts in major cities and hot spring resorts. This is due to Japan’s changing economy and ...