Body Jewelry Update: Retro Kimono Inspired Prints

Modern Geisha inspired fashion (source: WGSN) The new modern take on kimono print is inspired by traditional Japanese motifs like fans, cherry blossoms, bamboo and other flora, and birds, but the design aesthetic has been given a breath of fresh air. Traditional Japanese Kimono (source: WGSN) Colors are brighter, edges more pronounced, and items with […]
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The new modern take on kimono print is inspired by traditional Japanese motifs like fans, cherry blossoms, bamboo, other flora, and birds, but the design aesthetic has been given a breath of fresh air.

Colors are brighter, edges more pronounced, and items with Western cultural significance have been inserted into the media, such as flamingos and peacocks in lieu of the classic crane. Sakura blossoms get a pop art overhaul, and the traditional muted spring floral is anything but. East meets West style has never been so sweet!