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kimono
noun
ki·mo·no
kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nō 
-nə
plural kimonos
1
: a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown or jacket
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The designs were majestic too—think long kimonos, body-con pieces, and turtle neck capes.
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Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
As expected from the brand, beds and towels are luxuriously plush, and cushy robes and in-room kimonos are de rigueur here.
—Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Driven by a fascination with the traditional Japanese kimono, the brand explores the creative possibilities of upcycling kimonos into modern Western-style clothing.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
His inspirations for that season at the former house were, by turns, ’30s silhouettes, antique kimonos, and the undead, which translated into a series of obi jackets, crucifix necklaces, and lace-up sandals on the runway.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024
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Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
As expected from the brand, beds and towels are luxuriously plush, and cushy robes and in-room kimonos are de rigueur here.
—Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Driven by a fascination with the traditional Japanese kimono, the brand explores the creative possibilities of upcycling kimonos into modern Western-style clothing.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
His inspirations for that season at the former house were, by turns, ’30s silhouettes, antique kimonos, and the undead, which translated into a series of obi jackets, crucifix necklaces, and lace-up sandals on the runway.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024
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“Kimono.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kimono. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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kimono
noun
ki·mo·no
kə-ˈmō-nō
plural kimonos
1
: a loose robe with wide sleeves that is traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown worn chiefly by women
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