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kimono
noun
ki·mo·no
kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nō 
-nə
plural kimonos
1
: a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown or jacket
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The assortment entails one-of-a-kind evening jackets rendered in upcycled vintage kimonos, tuxedo pants and silk shirts, and are being merchandised on a rolling basis.
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James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Mim Na Chiangmai’s business selling jackets and kimonos survived the coronavirus pandemic and the following years of rising inflation.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Design and color Traditional kimonos are known for their elaborate and stylish designs, but since the look has become more popular in Western culture, kimono-style robes are available in a variety of plain and simple styles as well.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
In the clip of Carpenter’s SNL performance, Carpenter is seen singing to the front of the stage while sporting a short kimono-style robe and platform heels.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
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James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Mim Na Chiangmai’s business selling jackets and kimonos survived the coronavirus pandemic and the following years of rising inflation.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Design and color Traditional kimonos are known for their elaborate and stylish designs, but since the look has become more popular in Western culture, kimono-style robes are available in a variety of plain and simple styles as well.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
In the clip of Carpenter’s SNL performance, Carpenter is seen singing to the front of the stage while sporting a short kimono-style robe and platform heels.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Kimono.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kimono. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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kimono
noun
ki·mo·no
kə-ˈmō-nō
plural kimonos
1
: a loose robe with wide sleeves that is traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown worn chiefly by women
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