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Leonard Patterned Jersey Kimono with Gold Detail
Leonard Patterned Jersey Kimono with Gold Detail

Leonard Patterned Jersey Kimono with Gold Detail

By Leonard

Located in New York, NY

Leonard, Paris, silk jersey, kimono style coat having a beautiful, complicated oriental inspired

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Yves Saint Laurent Brown Velvet Kimono Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent Brown Velvet Kimono Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent brown velvet kimono jacket featuring stitch detailing along the front

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1970s French Jackets

Vintage Celestial Print Fringe Cotton Kimono Jacket
Vintage Celestial Print Fringe Cotton Kimono Jacket

Vintage Celestial Print Fringe Cotton Kimono Jacket

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step into a world of bohemian enchantment with our Vintage Celestial Print Fringe Cotton Kimono

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Late 20th Century American Jackets

Issey Miyake 1980s Plantation Cream Kimono Jacket
Issey Miyake 1980s Plantation Cream Kimono Jacket

Issey Miyake 1980s Plantation Cream Kimono Jacket

By Plantation

Located in Austin, TX

1980s Issey Miyake Plantation silk/ cotton cream kimono style jacket. Two front pockets. 46" bust

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1980s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

Gorgeous 1920s Extravagantly Patterned Silk Floral Kimono
Gorgeous 1920s Extravagantly Patterned Silk Floral Kimono

Gorgeous 1920s Extravagantly Patterned Silk Floral Kimono

Located in Gresham, OR

This kimono is really extraordinary! Vibrant turquoise background and large floral print on a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jackets

Jean Paul Gaultier Femme Kimono Dress NEW
Jean Paul Gaultier Femme Kimono Dress NEW

Jean Paul Gaultier Femme Kimono Dress NEW

Located in New York, NY

Jean Paul Gaultier Femme Kimono dress with belt. Black velvet on the edges. Very beautiful print

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Valentino Haute Couture kimonos double jackets 1990
Valentino Haute Couture kimonos double jackets 1990

Valentino Haute Couture kimonos double jackets 1990

By Valentino Couture

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

VALENTINO - Kimono-style double jackets in topstitched silk. Haute Couture piece Fall-Winter 1990

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1990s French Vests

Kimono Inspired Warm Sweater Coat Size 10
Kimono Inspired Warm Sweater Coat Size 10

Kimono Inspired Warm Sweater Coat Size 10

By Junko Koshino

Located in Port Hope, ON

collections from 1978 to 2000. Her designs are inspired from Kimono's. This sweater coat reflects that mood

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Late 20th Century Italian Jackets

1980s Chanel Kimono Jacket and Chanel Belt
1980s Chanel Kimono Jacket and Chanel Belt

1980s Chanel Kimono Jacket and Chanel Belt

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Gorgeous black wool kimono-style jacket from Chanel featuring an open front, front button pockets

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1980s French Jackets

Vintage Japanese black silk embroidered kimono, 1950s
Vintage Japanese black silk embroidered kimono, 1950s

Vintage Japanese black silk embroidered kimono, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Vintage black silk kimono hand-embroidered with traditional Japanese motives. Embroidery includes

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1950s Japanese Loungewear

Purple Shibori Striped Silk Kimono Jacket 1970s
Purple Shibori Striped Silk Kimono Jacket 1970s

Purple Shibori Striped Silk Kimono Jacket 1970s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The Japanese kimono played many roles throughout history, serving its ceremonial and traditional

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1970s Japanese Jackets

Etro Silk Jacquard Paisley Kimono Style Jacket
Etro Silk Jacquard Paisley Kimono Style Jacket

Etro Silk Jacquard Paisley Kimono Style Jacket

By Etro

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Etro silk jacquard paisley kimono style jacket. Open front jacket with a round neck, long straight

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

Kenzo Kimono Style Linen Dress, 1980’s
Kenzo Kimono Style Linen Dress, 1980’s

Kenzo Kimono Style Linen Dress, 1980’s

By Kenzo

Located in Atlanta, GA

kimono style details. The dress ties at the crossover bodice and has full sleeves that are vented under

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1980s French Casual Dresses

Vintage Red Silk Kimono with Gold Dragon Embroidery
Vintage Red Silk Kimono with Gold Dragon Embroidery

Vintage Red Silk Kimono with Gold Dragon Embroidery

Located in London, GB

A wonderful vintage kimono with gold dragon embroidery. The kimono is in a soft red silk, with

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1950s Japanese Coats

Short Vintage Kimono with Multi colour Flower Decoration
Short Vintage Kimono with Multi colour Flower Decoration

Short Vintage Kimono with Multi colour Flower Decoration

Located in London, GB

A chic short black kimono with floral decoration. The black textured fabric is decorated with

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1980s Japanese Jackets

MORPHEW COLLECTION Purple & Cream Japanese Kimono Silk Kaftan
MORPHEW COLLECTION Purple & Cream Japanese Kimono Silk Kaftan

MORPHEW COLLECTION Purple & Cream Japanese Kimono Silk Kaftan

Located in New York, NY

Made from Japanese Kimono silk from the 1940s. This caftan has an internal elastic belt which can

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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

1970s Vintage Silk Kimono with 'china' decoration.
1970s Vintage Silk Kimono with 'china' decoration.

1970s Vintage Silk Kimono with 'china' decoration.

Located in London, GB

H751 About ● Size estimate: One size fits most. Model is a size 10 but also looks great on a size 14. ● Loose fitting that flatters most figures. ● Bust: 40 inches ● Length: 38 inch...

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1970s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

Beautiful 1960s Chinese Silk Pjamas and Kimono
Beautiful 1960s Chinese Silk Pjamas and Kimono

Beautiful 1960s Chinese Silk Pjamas and Kimono

Located in New York, NY

We just love this set and it's glorious colours. This many colours, and of this vibrancy, could only have been hand printed, a wonderful reason to buy vintage over new. The silk is ...

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1960s Chinese Pants

Chanel New 2020 Logo Collectible Kimono Cardigan
Chanel New 2020 Logo Collectible Kimono Cardigan

Chanel New 2020 Logo Collectible Kimono Cardigan

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Very hard to get now! New magnificent Chanel Logo belted robe in silver grey / pink from Catwalk of 2020 Cruise COCO EXPRESS Collection, 20C

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2010s Maxi Dress

Alexander McQueen Kimono Sleeve Cocoon Shirt Dress
Alexander McQueen Kimono Sleeve Cocoon Shirt Dress

Alexander McQueen Kimono Sleeve Cocoon Shirt Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in New York, NY

Alexander McQueen Architectural Cotton Dress

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

A beautiful vintage 1980s full length kimono
A beautiful vintage 1980s full length kimono

A beautiful vintage 1980s full length kimono

Located in London, GB

About ● Size estimate: One size fits most. Model is a size 10 but also looks great on a size 14. ● Loose fitting that flatters most figures. ● Bust: up to 40 inches ● Full Length 16...

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1980s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Crimson and White Vintage Shibori Silk Short Kimono
Crimson and White Vintage Shibori Silk Short Kimono

Crimson and White Vintage Shibori Silk Short Kimono

Located in London, GB

A stunning silk Shibori short kimono, in a striking crimson and white print. Shibori is a type of

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1980s Japanese Jackets

Silk vintage Kimono with Silver and Gold Embroidery
Silk vintage Kimono with Silver and Gold Embroidery

Silk vintage Kimono with Silver and Gold Embroidery

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage silk kimono with wonderful embroidery The kimono is in an eye catching crimson

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1950s Coats and Outerwear

Japanese Exotic Silk Print Kimono Jacket, circa 1970
Japanese Exotic Silk Print Kimono Jacket, circa 1970

Japanese Exotic Silk Print Kimono Jacket, circa 1970

Located in University City, MO

Japanese exotic silk print kimono jacket c 1970s The vibrant graphic print kimono jacket is infused

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1970s Japanese Loungewear

Vintage Collectable Japanese White Silk Ceremonial Wedding Kimono
Vintage Collectable Japanese White Silk Ceremonial Wedding Kimono

Vintage Collectable Japanese White Silk Ceremonial Wedding Kimono

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Shiromuku is a wedding kimono originally worn at weddings in samurai families, the shiromuku has

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Wedding Dresses

Japanese Charcoal Gray Silk "Starburst & Foo-Dogs" Kimono
Japanese Charcoal Gray Silk "Starburst & Foo-Dogs" Kimono

Japanese Charcoal Gray Silk "Starburst & Foo-Dogs" Kimono

Located in New York, NY

This wonderfully detailed lined silk kimono features "Starburst & Foo Dogs" on the

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1970s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

Japanese Patchwork "Kimono" Jacket in Oilcloth and Cotton
Japanese Patchwork "Kimono" Jacket in Oilcloth and Cotton

Japanese Patchwork "Kimono" Jacket in Oilcloth and Cotton

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic folk-craft Japanese short "kimono" style jacket in patchwork oilcloth and cotton cloth

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1950s Japanese Coats

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Kimonos

With a history that spans more than 1,000 years, the kimono has amply earned this simple yet emphatic translation. The uncomplicated T-shape design, cut from a single bolt of (usually glorious) cloth, was protected by law in 1950, deemed bunkazai hogo ho, “cultural property,” something that provides insight into Japan’s art, history and way of life.

But the garment’s allure knows no boundaries, national or otherwise. “You can’t love fashion and textiles without loving kimonos,” says Katy Rodriguez, founder of the luxury vintage design boutique Resurrection. Adds Bridgette Morphew, owner of the eponymous Morphew, “It’s unisex and appeals to all sizes and ages.”

It’s the kimono’s balance between two competing identities — cultural icon and fashionable attire — that underlies its attraction today.

But here’s the thing: More likely than not, we’ve got the kimono all wrong. We gaze at elegant images of geisha from our limited Western perspective and think with reverence, “How timeless! How unchanging!” Not true, insist the curators of two exhibitions that opened in 2020. 

Browse a collection of kimonos on 1stDibs, and read about the history of this garment at The Study.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Kimonos
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To respectfully wear a kimono, first wrap it left over right. Then, position the collar so that the opening is between one and two fists wide. Wear the obi or sash in the back. Find a range of kimonos on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kimono shirts are a traditional Japanese garment. It is characterized by its open front and boxy ‘T’ shape. A kimono shirt can be a solid color or feature a vibrant all-over pattern. Shop a collection of kimono shirts from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A kimono stand is the setting for displaying your ornate Japanese textile. The robe's exquisite needlework is highlighted by the stand, which also protects it from the stress that could cause the seams to separate. Traditional ikou, or kimono stands, are huge, expensive, and often hard to come by.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kimonos are traditional Japanese garments often crafted with silk material. The kimono is T-shaped with rectangular sleeves, and is wrapped left over right and secured with a sash or “obi”. You can shop a collection of silk kimonos from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Kimono sleeves mimic the sleeves on traditional Japanese dresses known as kimonos. The sleeves are cut in one piece with the bodice as opposed to being cut and sewn on the bodice separately.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a kimono is made from silk, look for silk’s signature pearlescence, sheen and luster. Run your fingers over the fabric — it should feel smooth. Hold the kimono up from a single point at the neck. The fabric and it should drape luxuriously. If the fabric has a flat sheen, feels rough, or doesn’t drape well, it’s probably not real silk. Shop a collection of authentic silk kimonos from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A kimono-style robe, or kimono, is a long loose outer garment like a robe. It is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of the country. It is a T-shaped, wrapped-front garment. The kimono features square sleeves and a rectangular body. It has numerous parts and in Japan, it isn’t worn everyday as it is reserved mainly for special occasions like weddings and festivals. Find kimonos today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The kimono jacket is called a haori. It's a hip- or thigh-length jacket worn over a kimono, an article of traditional Japanese clothing. The haori is normally designed with a tiny collar and two thin, triangular panels sewed onto each side seam. Two short cords, known as haori himo, are normally tied in the front of the haori and attached to small loops stitched inside the garment.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between a haori and a kimono is how you wear it. The kimono is a wrap-around garment worn like a dress, while a haori is a jacket worn over top of a kimono or other clothing. You'll find a collection of traditional Japanese apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To store an old kimono, first air it out for roughly four hours to eliminate moisture. Then, use an emonkake, a hanger designed specifically for kimonos, to hang it in a dry, dark location. Shop a collection of vintage kimonos on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, authentic Japanese kimonos are made of silk. Mulberry silk, which comes from the mulberry silkworm and accounts for around 90 percent of the world’s silk, is the most popular type used to make kimonos. Shop a selection of authentic silk kimonos on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A wedding kimono is also known as the shiromuku. The shiromuku is entirely white, as is the bride's entire outfit, from her outer robe, called the uchikake, to the kimono worn beneath the robe, known as the kakeshita. Shiromuku wedding kimonos are typically made of a rich fabric such as silk or satin and feature elaborate embroidery and beading. Shop a range of vintage wedding kimonos on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Japanese kimono is sometimes called a gofuku. However, you will most often see it referred to as a kimono. The garment developed from traditional silk robes worn in China during the Wu dynasty. You'll find a collection of kimonos on 1stDibs.

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