Japanese national clothes. Japanese traditional clothing in modern fashion

An interesting, but sometimes strange country, right? Although probably the rest of the world seems strange to the Japanese :-) Let's take a closer look:

Japan began to imitate Western fashion from the middle of the 19th century. By the beginning of the 21st century, such a phenomenon as Japanese street fashion had formed. The term Japanese street fashion or its English equivalent - Japanese Street Fashion is often used in recent times as an abbreviation JSF.

Often foreign and European brands are used to create their own style. Some of these styles are "chic" and "glamorous", similar to the haute couture found in Europe. The history and status of these trends have been reviewed by Shoichi Aoki since 1997 in the fashion magazine Fruits, which is one of the most popular among fashion fans in Japan.
Later, Japanese hip hop, which has always been present in Tokyo's underground scene and has grown in popularity along with its Western influences, also influenced Japanese fashion.

Popular music trends from other genres also influence fashion in Japan, as many teenagers want to look like their favorite stars.

Also, in the most fashionable trends of Japanese fashion, there is a great desire of Japanese youth to be like Europeans and even Africans, which is caused by the centuries-old closeness of Japan from other countries. So, for example, gothic fashion trends gravitate towards European (in particular French and German) culture of the 17th-18th centuries, and fans of lighter and more joyful tendencies tend to look like tanned Californians or even black hip-hop performers, which is reflected in the Japanese subculture kogyaru .

Modern Japanese street fashion

Although styles have changed frequently over the years, the mainstream has remained popular in Japan. Usually fashion trends are set by the culture of such districts and quarters of Tokyo as Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Ganza and Odaiba.

Lolita

One of the most famous trends in the West from Japanese street fashion, cultivating infantilism and gothic style in clothes among Japanese girls. The spread of this trend is truly enormous. Lolita subspecies include both gothic and "sweet" glamorous styles, both elements of the punk and gothic subculture, and elements of traditional Japanese clothing. Also, men can stick to this image, especially Visual kei musicians, in particular, artists such as Mana, the solo project of the famous Japanese guitarist Hizaki, and many other groups, especially the Kote direction. In addition, this fashion trend is common in another visual trend - Osyare kei, in which most musicians often use the lolita style or its elements in order to impress and attract fans, for example, in An Cafe, Lolita23q and Aicle.

There is also a more masculine variant such as "elegant gothic aristocrat" - a style that embodied the Japanese idea of ​​European aristocratic fashion.

Ganguro

Ganguro fashion became popular among Japanese girls at the beginning of the 21st century. A typical ganguro girl wears colorful accessories, miniskirts and sarongs dyed with knotted batik. The ganguro style is characterized by bleached hair, dark tan, false eyelashes, black and white eyeliner, bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, and platform boots.

gyaru

The gyaru subculture is so similar to the ganguro subculture that it is possible to mistake one style for the other. However, the gyaru style is distinguished from ganguro by the same features, but increased several times, since the ideal is attractive girls of American warm cities and states, as well as popular black performers of hip-hop, pop and other mainstream areas of modern music. Girls spend considerable time in tanning salons to give their skin a deep tan and be like these performers. In Japanese slang, kogyaru refers to schoolgirls who wear miniskirts, wear pink in their clothes, dye their hair blonde, and have a "fake" tan.

Fruits (Harajuku style)

At the moment, the second after the "lolita" of the most popular Japanese youth styles. It originated mainly in Tokyo's Harajuku quarter of Shibuya, as a result of which it is officially called the Harajuku style. The name originated in 1997, when the famous photographer Souichi Aoki founded the eponymous magazine dedicated to strange fashion, and began photographing outrageous passers-by right on the streets. Now Fruits magazine can be found in every corner of the planet. The style has become popular both in Europe and in America. The main principle of the style is a collection of various fashionable elements, brands and garments to the taste of the wearer, according to the “vinaigrette” principle.

So, a person dressing in this style can immediately put on glasses, a medical bandage on his face, a hat, shorts, a shirt or T-shirt, a jacket, and the main feature of this style is a lot of accessories. In Japanese music, this culture is reflected in the direction of "Oshare kei", where musicians often become a model for copying. In the West, the style is often confused with the emo subculture, but this is erroneous, because in general, the style preaches an optimistic outlook on life, infantilism and has no connection with emo.

Visual Kei

A person dressing in this style uses a lot of makeup and makes unusual hairstyles in all colors of the rainbow. Androgyny is a popular aspect of the style, but is used more to attract girls, or, together with false homosexuality, to outrageous and create a provocative image than to indicate the wearer's sexual interests. This direction originated in the mid-80s in the wake of the popularity of such groups as X Japan, COLOR and the like. Since the root of the style lies in the environment of rock music, Visual Kei is also a kind of world rock, metal, gothic and punk subcultures. But due to the conflict between Visual Kei fans and fans of Western metal music, it is customary to separate these movements.

Bo:so:zoku

While the style of bo:so:zoku (Japanese for "aggressive gang riding motorcycles") was popular in the 90s and is now almost extinct, it is still used in all sorts of works for comic effect, stereotypical the kind of bo:so:zoku is often portrayed and even ridiculed in many forms of Japanese media, anime, manga, and films. The typical bo:so:zoku is often depicted wearing a uniform consisting of parachutist gear, like those worn by laborers or the so-called "tokko-fuku" (特攻服), (coats with military slogans written on the back), they are usually worn without a shirt (on a naked torso) along with rolled up baggy pants and high boots.

The image of rockers of the rock and roll era is also popular, in particular, the style of Elvis Presley. The bosozoku movement intersects with the biker subculture, with bosozoku often painting their motorcycles. Often this image is used in anime to create a comical image of hooligans or "sixes" of the yakuza. One such example is the character Ryu Umemiya in the manga and anime Shaman King and Onizuka's teacher during his youth from the GTO anime.

cosplay

Cosplay, (short for the English "costume play" - "costume game"), is more of a cultural phenomenon than a fashion style. Cosplay fans often dress up as self-made or store-bought costumes of video game, anime, movie, or manga characters, as well as members of popular bands or j-pop idols. Very closely associated with the visual kei and lolita styles.

Fashion industry and popular brands

Although street fashion in Japan is free and there is no fashion manufacturer that can claim a monopoly in this area, it is said that a number of designers such as Issei Miyake, Yamamoto Yoji, and Rei Kawakubo Comme des Garçons are the three recognized trendsetters of Japanese fashion. They became famous back in the 80s and still remain popular brands.

Purposefully promoted the style of street fashion company "Onitsuka Tiger" (now known as ASICS). Japan is also known for its substantial consumption of foreign branded luxury goods. According to JETRO data for 2006, Japan consumed 41% of the world's luxury goods.

Influence on Western culture

In the early 90s. of the last century, Japanese street fashion moved to America, from where it spread throughout Europe. In many ways, this was facilitated by such subcultures as hip-hop, rave, as well as BMXing, skateboarding, surfing, etc. From that moment on, it received official status and began to be called streetstyle.

Social aspect

Since the main features of Japanese youth fashion are: the desire to be like Europeans or Americans, shocking and strong non-conformity with a desire to stand out, the reasons for the emergence of such trends should be sought in the history and culture of Japan, when for centuries the country was closed from other countries and lands, and in the country acted harsh moral laws and foundations. As a result, young people, with their characteristic maximalism, accepted Western culture and the freedom received after the Restoration in Japanese society. Subsequently, similar trends among Japanese youth have further changed the views of Japanese society.

Japanese street fashion in pop culture

The famous American singer and composer Marilyn Manson, was a close friend of the guitarist hide (the father of Visual kei) and used elements of the second wave of this direction in his image, which was then picked up by many industrial metal bands such as Deathstars.

Pop singer Gwen Stefani is a well-known fan of the harajuku style and has featured it in some of her songs and videos. Tokio Hotel's vocalist mimics Visual Kei.

In the spring-summer 2013 season, the craving for ethnic prints, elements of national costumes, or even for some particular folk style, including Japanese, is especially noticeable. Apparently this is all nonsense. After all, a person always strives for living nature, for naturalness and simplicity. And where is it possible to find all this, no matter how in the folk style. Interest in the East in fashion has arisen more than once. Although, was it only the fashion of the East that attracted the attention of Europeans, and oriental cooking, oriental philosophy, martial arts? ...

And so, we turn again to the East ...

Japan has become one of the key trends in the new season. Satin, tops, embroideries, reminiscent of painting on porcelain vases, flower appliqués, kimono jackets embroidered with delicate flower branches, trouser suits, like deyudoists, sandals on a high platform. And we see all this in the collections of fashion designers Prada, Dries Van Noten, Etro, Emilio Pucci, J. W. Anderson, Haider Ackermann, Cacharel, Mulberri, Chlo? and many other famous brands.

The Japanese style is soft kimono, flat cut without darts, shiny satin or silk, delicate flowers, embroidered dragons. The basis of the Japanese wardrobe is a tunic-like dressing gown. This type of underwear is called a juban, and a kimono is worn over the juban.

Japanese style dresses

Kimono is a loose-fitting garment with long, wide sleeves. It used to take up to 9 meters of fabric to sew a kimono. The sleeves looked like bags. They were often used instead of pockets, since there are no pockets in the Japanese folk costume. Kimono sleeves had different lengths.

Every modern Japanese woman must have in her wardrobe a traditional silk kimono embroidered with dragons or flowers. Kimono is the national dress of the Japanese, and it is quite expensive. A long, wide obi belt is worn over the kimono, which is tied on the back with a huge bow. The belt has a width of up to 20cm. But if the kimono has no pockets, where can you store the necessary little things that a woman may need? Everything is very simple - Japanese women store them either in folds or in the hem of wide sleeves. Kimono is such a revered garment that Japanese women wear up to 12 of them at the same time at a wedding, and they are unusually beautiful. How?! Kimonos are worn one on top of the other, turning the hems of each so that you can see all the previous layers.

Shoes - geta - wooden shoes resembling a bench, 10 cm high. Geta were worn on white socks - tabi with a separate toe cap for the big toe.

Such elements of clothing as kimono, shoes with ribbons on thick cork or rope soles, fasteners in the form of "eights" loops, ornaments in the form of hieroglyphs, embroideries of birds, dragons and exotic plants - all this adorns the clothes of Japanese women.

With all the variety of prints in the form of abstract patterns or flora and fauna, as well as the color scheme in Japanese-style clothes, you can see a combination of strength, courage and at the same time fragility, tenderness, femininity and aspiration for the future ... The Japanese are devoted to their traditions, and in from them they draw their strength.

It is in Japan that the attitude to the surrounding landscape is so poetic. The Japanese consider nature as part of a single cosmological picture of the world, in which everything is interconnected and ordered.

Choosing this or that motif, the Japanese seek not only to reproduce visual authenticity (peony, chrysanthemum, iris or pine, cypress, etc.), but also to determine the connection of this image with something even more significant. Falling cherry blossoms remind the Japanese of the fragility and variability of human life, flowering chrysanthemums - of longevity, peony - a symbol of nobility and nobility. Combinations of colors in clothes have poetic names: blue with green - "bell", white with purple - "plum", white with pink - "peony", pink with green - "peach".

Some flowers and animals symbolize the seasons: plum blossoms in the snow - winter; camellia flowers, sakura or willow tree - spring; peony, lotus, cuckoo - summer; chrysanthemum, red maple leaves, deer - autumn. The Japanese attached great importance to the images on clothes and wore them according to the season.

The most favorite motifs are birds, flowers, insects, animals. The ornaments also include coats of arms (mondokoro) and calligraphically written verses. All motifs and ornamental elements always carry a secret meaning. For example, a crane is a symbol of prosperity, good luck; birds, butterflies, especially those sitting on flowers - love feelings, suffering; radish - a symbol of strength and power; lotus - chastity; orange - continuation of the genus; cherry (sakura) - tenderness; bamboo - stamina and courage; a duck on a rock under a tree - marital happiness and fidelity.

One of the most favorite flowers of the Japanese - chrysanthemum, with six petals, straightened in the form of a circle, personified imperial power, the sun illuminating the Land of the Rising Sun

Chrysanthemums were often used on kimono fabrics.

Spring-summer 2013, Kenzo collection

The famous fashion designer Kenzo made a great contribution to the spread of Japanese style in clothing.

Japan is, of course, not only kimonos, flowers and embroidered dragons - it is, first of all, the ability to observe and contemplate, to merge with nature, the surrounding world and space. For the Japanese, ideas related to the search for absolute truth have always been and are relevant. The life of the Japanese is simple, but it is surrounded by beautiful little things. But at first glance, these are trifles. For the Japanese, a silk scroll with a landscape is of great importance in combination with ikebana in tokonam (“beauty niche”), which is found in every home, ceramics, mats, various handicrafts and much more. All this strikes the imagination of Europeans and delights. Sometimes tourists come to see not the cherry blossoms or the beauty of the stones, but how the Japanese contemplate this beauty.

This natural beauty, so closely connected with the outside world, was used in their best design work by fashion designers of famous brands. Most likely, our attention will also be attracted by JW Anderson’s sophisticated pastel colors and cotton trouser suits, Cacharel jackets with a Japanese floral pattern, Mulberri cherry blossom branches, Haider Ackermann jackets with soft wide belts (obi), Pucci short silk kimonos, Japanese prints and embroidery Etro. The simplicity and naturalness of the Japanese style allows for endless variations, glorifies cheerfulness in a harmonious combination of colors and ornaments.

European fashion houses, whose leadership no one will ever dispute, have always looked with interest to the East, borrowing and redrawing in their own way alluring and seductive silhouettes. Dresses in oriental style invariably become an adornment of the best seasonal collections. What becomes the reason for design fantasies and new collections? Let's look into the details.

What is considered the norm for oriental fashionistas becomes a real exclusive on the streets of European cities. Especially today, when the "Eastern" theme has entered the zenith of its popularity.

Chinese style dress

Qipao - so they are called directly in China. A rare case in the history of women's clothing, when demonstrative chastity is so flawlessly combined with frank sexuality. The classic style, on which modern designers build their versions, is emphatically simple and modest - no neckline and mini-length hemlines. But at the same time, a Chinese-style dress surprisingly subtly and elegantly emphasizes the dignity of the figure of its owner.

Like everything ingenious, the style of such a dress is quite simple - absolutely precise fitting of the figure! It is achieved not only due to the perfect fit, but also fabrics, without which the desired effect will simply be unattainable. Thin but dense silk - it was used to create originals for centuries - most accurately and flawlessly outlines the silhouette.

No tricks in the form of draperies and trim. The only freedom in accurately stylized styles is a high cut along the thigh. Defiantly "closed" bodice has its own merits. It becomes an excellent frame for the face, graceful neck and hands. And the length, which in the modern version barely covers the knee, emphasizes not only the beauty of the legs, but also the elegant silhouette as a whole.

Casual and evening dresses in Japanese style

Kimono - any fashion connoisseur will instantly respond. And it turns out to be right, but only half. Kimono is a truly unique outfit with thousands of years of history and unsurpassed versatility. You can do literally anything in it, but at the same time maintain impeccable elegance.

Modern designers have taken this quality as a starting point for creating fashionable Japanese-style dresses. Elegance, built on principles incomprehensible to Europeans, attracts the attention of the whole world today.

Complicated, despite the seeming simplicity of the cut, the chiseled silhouette creates the obligatory “maxi” length for such models and complex draperies, which in the original are created by hand, by tattooing and replace, when creating an elegant silhouette, the most sophisticated cutting techniques. Especially luxuriously, such techniques allow you to create exquisite evening dresses in the Japanese style.

The main thing that demonstrates such a dress is a face and an impeccable figure. Literally everything “works” for this impression: an emphasized deep neckline - a “smell” is a characteristic feature of the style, loose sleeves and a long, easily falling hem.

The seeming freedom and democracy of a kimono, in fact, obliges a lot. First of all - to a magnificent regal posture, without which such dresses simply will not look on the figure.

It is also important that in the Eastern traditions, dresses, and especially those intended for publication, are sewn from bright fabrics. When choosing, priority is given to smooth and shiny satin materials with textured dressing or original embroidery and trim.

Pay attention to how the figure is presented in the photo of the Japanese-style dresses:

It seems impossible to imagine a kimono for every day, especially in a metropolis. But fashion, confidently heading for versatility and practicality. Features of the cut of the kimono and the manner of wearing it are one of the most stylish trends in creating everyday, but defiantly elegant and sexy outfits.

Long evening dresses in oriental style

The East, in the view of not only designers, but also true fashionistas, is inextricably linked with the theme of sophisticated luxury. Therefore, this style is so in demand in outfits for special occasions.

Evening dresses in oriental style are a great occasion not only to add some exotic touch to your look, but also a great opportunity to demonstrate your individuality and good taste. East, in today's fashion geography is not limited to China and Japan. The trends are traditional, but in modern versions, outfits of eastern countries - from the Indian sari to the Egyptian galabea.

They are united by one thing - a very delicate, without challenges and outrageous, demonstration of the merits of a female figure. Thanks to the construction of the silhouette, which is uncharacteristic for European outfits, it is quite simple to look sophisticated and mysterious in them - you just need to choose the right model for the figure.

The best option for an evening out would be a long dress in an oriental style. Designers today do not adhere to strict rules and, taking a historical sample as a basis, adapt it to fashion trends.

Tailored fit and drapery are techniques that can model exactly the silhouette that you want to see. The most complimentary tricks: a slightly high waistline, wide sleeves and a loose fit. In all oriental traditional attire, it is customary to cover hands - this is a technique that seems too modest to many, in fact, opens up new opportunities for giving grace to the silhouette.

See how fashionable dresses in oriental style line up the silhouette line in the photo:

When choosing your outfit, keep in mind that only a subtle stylization of oriental outfits is in fashion. Only what will give a touch of exoticism and color to your appearance should become the basis of the image.

Japan is a special country; a country whose historical fabric is woven from ancient cultural values, traditions and the most advanced innovative trends; a country designed to surprise, impress and inspire. There are a lot of objects of amazement in Japan. And if modern society is starting to get used to the most incredible - to Hi-Tech technologies - then a number of questions arise to non-standard for the European continent Japanese youth subcultures, street style trends. Read about Japanese clothing style and Japanese youth subcultures in our article.

Street fashion in Japan, unlike most other countries, is not entirely subject to catwalk trends. Japanese street style is based on a set of unusual, mysterious subcultures of a certain fantasy world. Despite all the seriousness and some proper stiffness of Japan, the street style of the Land of the Rising Sun is distinguished by a bright palette of colors and unbridled dressing ensembles. Let us dwell in more detail on Japanese styles and subcultures.

Japanese styles and subcultures

"Decora"

"I'll put on my best at once" is called "Decora" in the Japanese youth broadcast. The maximum possible, even impossible, number of DECORATIONS in the field of accessories and wardrobe is a hallmark of the Decor subculture. Badges, beads, various hairpins, pins, jokes, hair clips, toys... The main thing is that everything is neon-bright at the same time!

Japanese clothing style. "Decora"

"Vijuaru kei" ("Visual kei")

Androgynous guys who identify themselves as members of the Visual kei subculture are sincerely sure that their “well-groomed” appearance (dyed hair, intricately cut bangs, long hair, makeup, painted nails) and specific wardrobe items that are more like a woman are the key to success at the opposite sex. Glam rock and glam metal - Gods worshiped by Visual K.

Japanese clothing style. "Vijuaru kei" ("Visual kei")

"Cosplay"

What can be a hobby for young people in the country of robots and automation? Of course, virtual. The fascination of young Japanese people with computer games is so passionate that it makes their fans follow and resemble the characters of their favorite computer games or cartoon characters. Adepts of the "Cosplay" style imitate virtual characters in everything: in clothes, posture, make-up and demeanor.

Japanese clothing style. "Cosplay"

"Kigurumi"

The costume of a cheerful animal or a fairy-tale hero, dressing the body of a guy or girl, does not classify its owner as an animator. A funny pajama is a sign of belonging to the Kigurumi subculture. The founders of "Kigurumi", at one time, needed comfortable clothes and a very affordable price for it. The solution was outfits from masquerade shops.

Japanese clothing style. "Kigurumi"

"kawaii"

The Japanese style "Kawaii" supports the "hobby-interest-wardrobe" chain. The potential interest for the Kawai subculture is all kinds of “be-be-bear” heroes: animals and toys.

Japanese clothing style. "kawaii"

It is important to note that Japanese subcultures are not only fueled by inanimate computer-television or "be-be-bear" pictures. Quivering tenderness and femininity are inherent in many Japanese subcultures, even if somewhat exaggerated.

"Forest Nymph" ("Mori Girl")

The very name of the Japanese subculture "Forest Nymph" hides something quivering and alluring. The girls of "Forest Nymphs" prefer vintage clothes, generously decorated with ruffles, lace and floral prints. Unlike other Japanese subcultures, "Forest Nymphs" adhere to the most natural makeup trends.

Japanese clothing style. "Forest Nymph" ("Mori Girl")

"Lolita"

The image of "Lolita" is the most recognizable and most common among Japanese girls. The infantile and very girlish style of "lolita", of course, in its most exaggerated meaning, generously dresses up its followers in frills, "circles"; decorates with hearts, bows, beads and all kinds of decorations; supplies a strong accessory range: umbrellas, hats, golf shoes, iconic shoes on a high platform. It is important to consider that "lolitas" are different. Among this Japanese subculture there are also very cute "sweet lolitas" (they love cream, soft shades and tones), and strict "gothic lolitas" (favorites of black and dark), and even "wa lolitas" with a "patriotic ins and outs" (they wear kimonos, embroidered with hieroglyphs).

Japanese clothing style. "Lolita"

"Ko Gal"

"Ko Gal" is one of the most common Japanese clothing styles, which today can be found on the streets of our latitudes. Nothing too criminal. Girls who choose the style of "Ko Gal" do not rely on the virtual world or "lolita" dreams, but on eternal youth and choose the role of a young schoolgirl. Cropped pleated skirts, elongated knee-highs, a pair of ponytails of often dyed hair in light shades are the hallmarks of the Japanese Ko Gal style.

Japanese clothing style. "Ko Gal"

"Hime Gal"

"Hime Gal" is a subculture derived from "Ko Gal", whose adherents are also forever young, but at the same time they have some kind of financial fortune at their disposal. Hime Gal prefers pink wardrobe solutions from luxury brands. And, no wonder, "Hime" means princess.

Japanese clothing style. "Hime Gal"

"Ganguro"

Young Japanese “overcooked” in the solarium, with thick make-up, more like a theatrical make-up (dark, brown base, white lipstick, black eyeliner and other “frills”) dressed in bright, pink clothes, are followers of the Japanese subculture “Ganguro”.

Japanese clothing style. "Ganguro".

The classification of Japanese subcultures is quite branched. Some Japanese subcultures have 15 to 20 subcategories.

The customs and culture of any people are embodied in clothing. Wafuku, traditional Japanese clothing, is extraordinarily beautiful and conveys the spirit of this country.

Consider the most common types and styles of men's and women's clothing in the homeland of the samurai.

National clothes of Japan

The kimono is a traditional dress in Japan and is a long, wide-sleeved robe that is tied at the waist with an obi. The kimono has numerous straps and cords. The difference between a women's kimono and a men's kimono is that a Japanese woman's robe consists of 12 parts, and it is almost impossible to put it on on your own. The kimono for men is simpler, with five elements and short sleeves.

Kimonos are tucked in from left to right, with the exception of funerals - they are refueled in reverse order. A real Japanese kimono has a high price - from ten thousand dollars in the basic configuration, and with all accessories about twenty thousand.

Obi is a Japanese belt used to tie kimono and keikogi. The men's belt is ten centimeters wide and about three meters long, the women's belt is much larger and longer - more than 30 centimeters wide and four meters long. The obi worn by the geisha is huge - a meter wide. The obi is wrapped several times around the waist and tied into a bow on the lower back. Obi is tied in front not only by yujo - Japanese prostitutes, as it is mistakenly believed, but also by married women.

Yukata is a light unlined kimono made of cotton or linen, worn outdoors in summer, at home or after bathing. Yukata is worn by both men and women.

Keikogi - a suit consisting of a shirt and loose pants, worn when practicing Japanese martial arts - aikido, judo, etc. It is often called a kimono, which is incorrect.

Tabi are Japanese traditional socks in which the thumb is separated from the rest and put into a special compartment. They are an integral part of the national Japanese costume and are worn under geta and zori sandals.

Geta - Japanese traditional sandals with high wooden soles, fastened with laces or straps that go from heel to toe and pass into the gap between the thumb and middle toe.

Hakama

Hakama - in ancient times in Japan, the so-called fabric that wrapped around the hips, then very wide pleated pants that only samurai and monks had the right to wear. Ordinary people could wear this type of clothing only on very significant holidays.

A red hakama with a white kimono is a Shinto women's religious attire.

In addition, red-colored hakama pants were worn by women of aristocratic origin, along with juni-hitoe, a robe that included several silk kimonos worn one on top of the other.

Hakama is widely used in various types of martial arts.

japanese clothes video

The video shows how to put on a traditional Japanese kimono and tie an obi belt.