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Off-white silk velvet Kimono coat with bamboo print and fringes CHRISTIAN DIOR
Off-white silk velvet Kimono coat with bamboo print and fringes CHRISTIAN DIOR

Off-white silk velvet Kimono coat with bamboo print and fringes CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white silk velvet coat with bamboo print and fringes. Ivory silk satin lining. Belt and pocket on both side . SIZE M/L

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2010s French Coats and Outerwear

A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951
A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951

A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951

By Jacques Griffe

Located in Toulon, FR

backward-tilt effect. Fitted top, small shawl collar, kimono-cut sleeves, fastened at the front with five

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1950s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

A Japonese Silk Damask Dramatic Set Circa 1960
A Japonese Silk Damask Dramatic Set Circa 1960

A Japonese Silk Damask Dramatic Set Circa 1960

Located in Toulon, FR

kimono and a sirwal from the second half of the 20th century. Clever silk damask representing stylized

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1960s Japanese Twin Sets

Yves Saint Laurent Sheer Tunic Ensemble
Yves Saint Laurent Sheer Tunic Ensemble

Yves Saint Laurent Sheer Tunic Ensemble

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL black sheer very fine jersey kimono sleeve two piece ensemble. The

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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Caftan Ensemble
Yves Saint Laurent Caftan Ensemble

Yves Saint Laurent Caftan Ensemble

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL black sheer very fine jersey kimono sleeve two piece ensemble. The

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1980s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Roberto Cavalli Navy Knit Silk Cashmere Top
Roberto Cavalli Navy Knit Silk Cashmere Top

Roberto Cavalli Navy Knit Silk Cashmere Top

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

excellent condition. The top has kimono sleeves and it has 1.75" wide silk print trim. The print consists of

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Early 2000s Italian Blouses

Hand painted Kaftan Tunic Free Size
Hand painted Kaftan Tunic Free Size

Hand painted Kaftan Tunic Free Size

Located in New York, NY

Hand painted Kaftan Tunic Free Size chinesse kimono style

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1970s Chinese Tunics

Patrick Kelly Leopard Print Quilted Coat
Patrick Kelly Leopard Print Quilted Coat

Patrick Kelly Leopard Print Quilted Coat

By Patrick Kelly

Located in New York, NY

Patrick Kelly, velour, quilted, leopard print, kimono style coat.

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1980s French Coats

1920's Art Deco Silver Lamé Blue Silk Coat
1920's Art Deco Silver Lamé Blue Silk Coat

1920's Art Deco Silver Lamé Blue Silk Coat

Located in New York, NY

1920's Art Deco Silver Lamé Blue Silk Coat kimono alternative

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1920s Car Coats

Bonnie Cashin Wool Boucle Coat
Bonnie Cashin Wool Boucle Coat

Bonnie Cashin Wool Boucle Coat

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in New York, NY

Bonnie Cashin Mustard toned wool boucle "kimono" shape coat edged in suede.

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1960s American Coats

John Galliano Japanese Inspired Jacket
John Galliano Japanese Inspired Jacket

John Galliano Japanese Inspired Jacket

By John Galliano

Located in Gresham, OR

John Galliano Japanese inspired jacket with overlaid stitching and kimono style closure. Single

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Blazers

Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Silk print caftan gown in deep purple. Long kimono sleeves. Elastic waistline and drawstring

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1970s French Kaftans

1970s Missoni Printed Silk Jersey Ensemble
1970s Missoni Printed Silk Jersey Ensemble

1970s Missoni Printed Silk Jersey Ensemble

By Missoni

Located in New York, NY

Ensemble consists of a skirt and kimono sleeved blouse, elastic waist accommodates up to a size 8.

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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Junya Watanabe Lace Tie Front Dress
Junya Watanabe Lace Tie Front Dress

Junya Watanabe Lace Tie Front Dress

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons navy and white floral lace kimono sleeve tie front

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1990s Japanese Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Gianfranco Ferre Brocade Coat
Gianfranco Ferre Brocade Coat

Gianfranco Ferre Brocade Coat

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in New York, NY

Gianfranco Ferre, cobalt blue, lurex brocade, asian inspired, kimono style, evening coat, with a

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1980s Coats

Bonnie Cashin Tweed Coat
Bonnie Cashin Tweed Coat

Bonnie Cashin Tweed Coat

By Sills, Bonnie Cashin

Located in New York, NY

Bonnie Cashin, ochre, green and orange tweed suede trim, kimono style coat with a ochre wool

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1960s American Coats

Gucci Scarf Dress
Gucci Scarf Dress

Gucci Scarf Dress

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Gucci, silk floral print "scarf" dress with drawstring waist and "kimono: style sleeves. lovely

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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Printed shirt and trouser printed ensemble
Printed shirt and trouser printed ensemble

Printed shirt and trouser printed ensemble

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed shirt with wide kimono sleeve and trouser printed ensemble. Gold metal button and

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2010s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Galanos Wool Day Dress
Galanos Wool Day Dress

Galanos Wool Day Dress

Located in New York, NY

Galanos, black wool day dress with "Peter Pan" collar, self belt, straight silhouette and kimono

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1970s American Day Dresses

Art  Deco Gold and Red Silk Lame Jacket
Art  Deco Gold and Red Silk Lame Jacket

Art Deco Gold and Red Silk Lame Jacket

Located in New York, NY

. Full cut falling from shoulders with deep kimono sleeves, all trimmed in 4" fur. No closures, can be

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Single-Breasted Jackets

Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

piece with kimono inspired sleeves.

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1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1980s Vicky Tiel Metallic Velvet Draped Gown
1980s Vicky Tiel Metallic Velvet Draped Gown

1980s Vicky Tiel Metallic Velvet Draped Gown

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Gresham, OR

draped kimono sleeve. Back zipper. Size 40.

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Houndstooth Tweed Plaid Jacket
Houndstooth Tweed Plaid Jacket

Houndstooth Tweed Plaid Jacket

Located in New York, NY

Orange and brown, wool, super size, houndstooth plaid, tweed, kimono style jacket with brown

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1960s American Jackets

Geoffey Beene Wool  Knit Swing Coat with Ric Rac Detail
Geoffey Beene Wool  Knit Swing Coat with Ric Rac Detail

Geoffey Beene Wool Knit Swing Coat with Ric Rac Detail

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene, wool knit and mohair ribbed, grey kimono style, swing coat having a grey and black

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1990s American Swing Coats

Gautier Floral Print Ensemble
Gautier Floral Print Ensemble

Gautier Floral Print Ensemble

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in New York, NY

Jean Paul Gautier, exotic floral and fruit print, crepe outfit. Top is Kimono style midrif

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Late 20th Century French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Geoffrey Beene Silk Charmeuse Cowl Neck Shift
Geoffrey Beene Silk Charmeuse Cowl Neck Shift

Geoffrey Beene Silk Charmeuse Cowl Neck Shift

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

neck, collar and kimono like 3/4 sleeves. C. late 70's

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1970s American Shift Dresses

Jean Muir Wool Crepe Belted Coat/Dress
Jean Muir Wool Crepe Belted Coat/Dress

Jean Muir Wool Crepe Belted Coat/Dress

By Jean Muir

Located in New York, NY

Jean Muir, black, wool crepe, belted coat/dress.. Simple, jewel, round neckline, semi wide, kimono

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1980s British Day Dresses

Shamask Wool Mohair Maxi Coat
Shamask Wool Mohair Maxi Coat

Shamask Wool Mohair Maxi Coat

By Ronaldus Shamask

Located in New York, NY

Shamask, Ivory, wool, mohair long , wrap coat, having no closures and kimono like sleeves. Generous

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Early 2000s French Coats

1970s Satin charmeuse printed top and pant set with sash
1970s Satin charmeuse printed top and pant set with sash

1970s Satin charmeuse printed top and pant set with sash

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chic and fun 70s Creme and pink salmon satin charmeuse kimono style top and pant set with sash

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1970s Unknown Trouser Pant Suits

Issey Miyake Silk
Issey Miyake Silk

Issey Miyake Silk

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Issey Miyake silk kimono blouse with front trim print and back panel print. The print was

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1970s Japanese Blouses

1970s Emilio Pucci For Formfit Rogers Maxi Dress and Jacket
1970s Emilio Pucci For Formfit Rogers Maxi Dress and Jacket

1970s Emilio Pucci For Formfit Rogers Maxi Dress and Jacket

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Emilio Pucci for Formfit Rogers maxi dress with matching kimono style jacket. Both pieces are made

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Shamask Iridescent Taffeta Evening Jacket
Shamask Iridescent Taffeta Evening Jacket

Shamask Iridescent Taffeta Evening Jacket

By Ronaldus Shamask

Located in New York, NY

. Kimono style, silhouette with side slits and wide sleeves that can be rolled up. Purplish tones.

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Late 20th Century Italian Coats and Outerwear

Christina Strambolia Vintage Silk Dressing Gown
Christina Strambolia Vintage Silk Dressing Gown

Christina Strambolia Vintage Silk Dressing Gown

By Christina Strambolia

Located in London, GB

A chic, vintage silk, satin edged kimono style gown. The fabric is pink silk, with black flowers

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1990s Unknown Lingerie

Roberto Cavalli Silk Multicolor Print Dress
Roberto Cavalli Silk Multicolor Print Dress

Roberto Cavalli Silk Multicolor Print Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Super beautiful Roberto Cavalli dress Silk Amazing printed pattern Multicolor Large "Kimono

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s James Galanos Silk Faille Wrap Coat Dress w/ Belt
1960s James Galanos Silk Faille Wrap Coat Dress w/ Belt

1960s James Galanos Silk Faille Wrap Coat Dress w/ Belt

By James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous, kimono inspired wrap coat dress or jacket in ivory silk faille: Concealed buttons and

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1960s American Coats

Yohji Yamamoto
Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto

By Yohji Yamamoto

Located in New York, NY

from shoulder and going down to the hem.Stand up collar and short kimono like sleeves..

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Late 20th Century Japanese Day Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Reversible Jacket
Geoffrey Beene Reversible Jacket

Geoffrey Beene Reversible Jacket

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene, green and black reversible, kimono style jacket with a quilted "Dalmatian" print on

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Late 20th Century American Jackets

Gaultier Black Leather Coat
Gaultier Black Leather Coat

Gaultier Black Leather Coat

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Alford, MA

Kimono-style black leather coat by Jean Paul Gaulthier with dropped shoulders and wide sleeves. The

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Late 20th Century Italian Coats and Outerwear

Geoffrey Beene 80s Two-Tone Trompe l'Oeil Shift Dress
Geoffrey Beene 80s Two-Tone Trompe l'Oeil Shift Dress

Geoffrey Beene 80s Two-Tone Trompe l'Oeil Shift Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Gresham, OR

jersey. The shoulder treatment in silk satin evokes Japanese kimono lines with trapunto stitching and

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1980s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

BALENCIAGA  blue silk shantung gown with shawl
BALENCIAGA  blue silk shantung gown with shawl

BALENCIAGA blue silk shantung gown with shawl

By Balenciaga

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s BALENCIAGA silk shantung gown with kimono sleeve style. Gown comes with Blue silk shawl. Size

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1990s French Evening 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 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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