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Men’s kimono are traditional wear usually worn only for weddings and coming-of-age ceremonies. Since they are very expensive they are most commonly rented these days especially for one-off occasion such as coming-of-age day in January or Seijin no Hi. They’re made of silk or brocade, have an inner and outer layers, and worn two under garments with collars. Both men and women wear kimono and can be worn year round. Kimono have different seasonal styles and colors. They are unlined in summer for coolness, lined in autumn and spring. Kimono can have added padding in winter. There are also different types of kimono depending on the occasion as well as the wearer’s social status. Men’s kimono are usually much more somber in color and design, with stripes motifs for less formal occasions.

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Men’s kimono are traditional wear usually worn only for weddings and coming-of-age ceremonies. Since they are very expensive they are most commonly rented these days especially for one-off occasion such as coming-of-age day in January or Seijin no Hi. They’re made of silk or brocade, have an inner and outer layers, and worn two under garments with collars. Both men and women wear kimono and can be worn year round. Kimono have different seasonal styles and colors. They are unlined in summer for coolness, lined in autumn and spring. Kimono can have added padding in winter. There are also different types of kimono depending on the occasion as well as the wearer’s social status. Men’s kimono are usually much more somber in color and design, with stripes motifs for less formal occasions.