//// Wearing the haori
Posted on | April 9, 2010 | 4 Comments
I have photographed just one actual outfit this week (bit busy week at work plus it has been so cloudy and dark) … but in addition to that I had to experiment a bit how I’m planning to implant the kimono stuff to my actual outfits. I really sought out another haori, a simple men’s style and in color that is totally lacking in my wardrobe: maroon. The maroon / ivory weave of this silk looks so exquisite, I really love it. I think I need third — a long one — made from softly draping silk, to be worn when lounging at home and maybe also as a dress…
I’m wearing the husband jeans ™ (old Acnes), Castañer wedges and an old Filippa-K vest with understated transparency detail, AA tube bra underneath. I also plan to layer the haoris with my old FCUK dark jean jacket, but I need to wash it once or twice to be sure that the color won’t bleed.
And I thought that it would be just fair to photograph the ratty Topshop bag — I have been carrying it with me almost every day for several years now and it has served so well. Truth is that I love it but our relationship kind of reminds me of an old marriage… …which is not necessarily a bad thing after all.
The red little monster peeking under the jacket is the tying cord, actually…
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April 9th, 2010 @ 5:49 pm
Oh! That looks really smashing, especially with the leather jacket. Just imagine what you can do with that Kimono and your Karin Wester wedges.
April 10th, 2010 @ 2:06 pm
Absolutely gorgeous! I’ve long been drawn to the aesthetic of traditional japanese clothes, but I’ve never quite managed to settle myself on how I would work them with wardrobe. This is a wonderful way to combine a tradional garment into a modern outfit.
You got me really burning for a haori for myself!
April 10th, 2010 @ 6:27 pm
Ooo, I love this with the jacket underneath!
April 10th, 2010 @ 10:42 pm
Yep… …Carin Wester wedges and this have some serious cohesion power!
Virpi — eh — should I encourage you to take a little tour to Etsy
Haori is really nice top layer, the cut allows so much happening underneath… …and that is really a good thing. This country is truly a country of overgarments… …even in the warmest two months some sort of coverup is needed at least at evenings.