Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Kimono Fashion Show in the Japanese Garden


"The Splendid Kimono 2" fashion show will take place starting today and until Friday in the Japanese Garden.

The kimono is the original attire for Japanese women. It consists of a long robe and a wide belt. This piece of cloting has evolved greatly, modernizing its style while keeping its thousand-year-old essence.

This exhibition, from Arjen de Winter´s private collection, will show formal and ceremonial kimonos from the different periods in Japanese history: Edo (1600-1868), Meiji (1868-1912), Taishō (1912-1926), Shōwa (1926-1989) y Heisei (1989-today).

When: From June 27th to June 30th
Where: In the "Salón Centenario", of the Japanese Garden, Casares Avenue and Figueroa Alcorta (How to get there)
Times: 10 am to 6 pm.

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