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1920s Sheer Silk Velvet Kimono Jacket with Fringe
1920s Sheer Silk Velvet Kimono Jacket with Fringe

1920s Sheer Silk Velvet Kimono Jacket with Fringe

Located in New York, NY

1920s Sheer Silk Velvet Kimono Jacket with Fringe. Made with real woven silk cut velvet with

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1920s Jackets

1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket
1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket

1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket

Located in Boca Raton, FL

As fashion in Japan began to skyrocket, the strong presence of the traditional kimono still remains

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1930s Japanese Jackets

1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket
1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket

1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket

Located in Boca Raton, FL

As fashion in Japan began to skyrocket, the strong presence of the traditional kimono still remains

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1930s Japanese Jackets

White cotton shirt with Kimono collar CHRISTIAN DIOR
White cotton shirt with Kimono collar CHRISTIAN DIOR

White cotton shirt with Kimono collar CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White cotton shirt with Kimono collar. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs. Split on both

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2010s Unknown Shirts

1920S Blue & White Silk Ombré Floral Print Kimono
1920S Blue & White Silk Ombré Floral Print Kimono

1920S Blue & White Silk Ombré Floral Print Kimono

Located in New York, NY

print and are not too noticeable. 1920S Blue & White Silk Ombré Floral Print Kimono

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1920s Coats

Comme des Garcons Black Brocade Kimono Jacket 2004
Comme des Garcons Black Brocade Kimono Jacket 2004

Comme des Garcons Black Brocade Kimono Jacket 2004

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Comme des Garcons black on black brocade kimono sleeve jacket featuring a black satin

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Early 2000s Japanese Blazers

Vintage Kimono White Silk Brocade Japanese Wedding Dress
Vintage Kimono White Silk Brocade Japanese Wedding Dress

Vintage Kimono White Silk Brocade Japanese Wedding Dress

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A vintage midcentury ivory white silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One

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1950s Japanese Wedding Dresses

Chanel New CC Logo Gorgeous Maxi Kimono Jacket
Chanel New CC Logo Gorgeous Maxi Kimono Jacket

Chanel New CC Logo Gorgeous Maxi Kimono Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

New stunning Chanel belted CC Logo maxi robe / kimono from Runway of 2020 Cruise COCO Express

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2010s Jackets

Jean Paul Gaultier Kimono Dress S/S 1999
Jean Paul Gaultier Kimono Dress S/S 1999

Jean Paul Gaultier Kimono Dress S/S 1999

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Norwich, GB

Jean Paul Gaultier kimono style dress, from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection. Features a warrior

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1990s Day Dresses

Chanel New CC Logo Gorgeous Maxi Kimono Jacket
Chanel New CC Logo Gorgeous Maxi Kimono Jacket

Chanel New CC Logo Gorgeous Maxi Kimono Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

New stunning Chanel belted CC Logo maxi robe / kimono from Runway of 2020 Cruise COCO Express

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2010s Jackets

Chanel New CC Logo Gorgeous Maxi Kimono Jacket
Chanel New CC Logo Gorgeous Maxi Kimono Jacket

Chanel New CC Logo Gorgeous Maxi Kimono Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

New stunning Chanel belted CC Logo maxi robe / kimono from Runway of 2020 Cruise COCO Express

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2010s Jackets

Chanel New CC Logo Gorgeous Maxi Kimono Jacket
Chanel New CC Logo Gorgeous Maxi Kimono Jacket

Chanel New CC Logo Gorgeous Maxi Kimono Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

New stunning Chanel belted CC Logo maxi robe / kimono from Runway of 2020 Cruise COCO Express

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2010s Jackets

1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Kimono Crop Top
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Kimono Crop Top

1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Kimono Crop Top

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Austin, TX

1990s JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Silk Kimono Crop Top Pink Three-Quarter sleeve tie at front 36.5" bust, 35

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1990s Unknown Shirts

Kimono Copricostume P.A.R.O.S.H
Kimono Copricostume P.A.R.O.S.H

Kimono Copricostume P.A.R.O.S.H

Located in Basaluzzo, IT

Kimono copricostume Parosh blu in paillettes. Bellissimo da portare anche con un top ed uno short

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21st Century and Contemporary Swimwear

1940s Japanese Colorful Floral Printed Silk Kimono Jacket
1940s Japanese Colorful Floral Printed Silk Kimono Jacket

1940s Japanese Colorful Floral Printed Silk Kimono Jacket

Located in Boca Raton, FL

While the variety and particularity of kimono types can be complex, the cut of a kimono is

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Early 20th Century Japanese Jackets

1940s Japanese Colorful Floral Printed Silk Kimono Jacket
1940s Japanese Colorful Floral Printed Silk Kimono Jacket

1940s Japanese Colorful Floral Printed Silk Kimono Jacket

Located in Boca Raton, FL

While the variety and particularity of kimono types can be complex, the cut of a kimono is

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Early 20th Century Japanese Jackets

Chanel New Iconic CC Logo Relaxed Kimono Coat
Chanel New Iconic CC Logo Relaxed Kimono Coat

Chanel New Iconic CC Logo Relaxed Kimono Coat

Located in Hong Kong, HK

maxi robe / kimono from Runway of 2020 Cruise COCO Express Collection, 20C Size mark 38 fr. Never worn

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2010s Coats and Outerwear

1990s Oscar de la Renta Jewel Print Kimono
1990s Oscar de la Renta Jewel Print Kimono

1990s Oscar de la Renta Jewel Print Kimono

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Gorgeous 1990s Oscar de la Renta swimwear line jewel printed kimono style coverup. Overall jewel

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1990s French Beachwear

Morphew Collection Tropical Hand Painted Japanese Kimono Dress
Morphew Collection Tropical Hand Painted Japanese Kimono Dress

Morphew Collection Tropical Hand Painted Japanese Kimono Dress

Located in New York, NY

This dress is made from a hand-painted Japanese Kimono originally dating from around the 1970s. The

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Adele Simpson Vintage Black Empire Kimono Sleeve Dress
Adele Simpson Vintage Black Empire Kimono Sleeve Dress

Adele Simpson Vintage Black Empire Kimono Sleeve Dress

By Adele Simpson

Located in Sparks, NV

Chic black crepe dress by iconic fashion designer Adele Simpson. Empire waist and draped kimono

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Brocade Belted Kimono Inspired Coat
Jean Paul Gaultier Brocade Belted Kimono Inspired Coat

Jean Paul Gaultier Brocade Belted Kimono Inspired Coat

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in New York, NY

Jean Paul Gaultier, red and gold brocade belted kimono style coat/robe having a shawl collar, deep

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Early 2000s Italian Coats and Outerwear

MORPHEW COLLECTION Floral Print Japanese Kimono Silk Duster
MORPHEW COLLECTION Floral Print Japanese Kimono Silk Duster

MORPHEW COLLECTION Floral Print Japanese Kimono Silk Duster

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW COLLECTION Floral Print Japanese Kimono Silk Duster MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by

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21st Century and Contemporary Coats

1970s Barbara Lee Cotton Midcentury Sunburst Printed Kimono
1970s Barbara Lee Cotton Midcentury Sunburst Printed Kimono

1970s Barbara Lee Cotton Midcentury Sunburst Printed Kimono

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Incredible 1970s Chinese Kimono-like Robe from Barbara Lee Hong Kong. This piece has a breathtaking

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1970s Hong Kong Coats and Outerwear

Tom Ford for Gucci silk kimono, circa 2003
Tom Ford for Gucci silk kimono, circa 2003

Tom Ford for Gucci silk kimono, circa 2003

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in London, GB

Museum worthy and extremely rare Tom Ford for Gucci kimono from the ever so scandalous Spring

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

A vintage 1980s printed silk half length kimono
A vintage 1980s printed silk half length kimono

A vintage 1980s printed silk half length kimono

Located in London, GB

kimono with a square neck and press studs fastening. Wear on its own or with a pair of jeans, over a

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1980s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

Chanel Paris-Athens Silk Baroque Pattern Kimono Jacket
Chanel Paris-Athens Silk Baroque Pattern Kimono Jacket

Chanel Paris-Athens Silk Baroque Pattern Kimono Jacket

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

From the 2018 cruise collection, this pre-owned floor-length silk kimono was designed as part of

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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

1920s Vintage Silk Kimono Robe Fantasy Floral Print
1920s Vintage Silk Kimono Robe Fantasy Floral Print

1920s Vintage Silk Kimono Robe Fantasy Floral Print

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1920s vintage silk kimono robe fantasy floral print. This beautiful robe has the most amazing print

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1920s American Robes

Geoffrey Beene Kimono Sleeve Shift Dress, 1980's
Geoffrey Beene Kimono Sleeve Shift Dress, 1980's

Geoffrey Beene Kimono Sleeve Shift Dress, 1980's

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fall/Winter 1983 Geoffrey Beene shift dress with kimono style sleeves, appliqued circles and 'disco

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Japanese Dusky Mauve Silk Metallic Floral Maxi Kimono
Vintage Japanese Dusky Mauve Silk Metallic Floral Maxi Kimono

Vintage Japanese Dusky Mauve Silk Metallic Floral Maxi Kimono

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The traditional dress of Japan, kimonos are beloved worldwide for their beauty, rich history, and

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1970s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

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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 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
    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 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.
  • 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
    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.

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