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It's raining kimonos in Tokyo at Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo

It's raining kimonos in Tokyo. US-based Japanese heavy-metal superstar Yoshiki kicked off Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo by sending models down the runway in sexy, reimagined kimonos drenched in a downpour Monday. It may not be high fashion to purists, but such is the fame of the dyed-blonde, androgynous-looking co-founder of rock band X Japan that...

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Mumbai to host Japanese fabric exhibition

An exhibition of Japanese textiles consisting of a wide range of fabrics like natural fibres, cotton, linen, wool, synthetics and blends and accessories is being organised by Japan Fashion Week (JFW) on January 30 and 31, 2013 at Sofitel Hotel in Mumbai. There would also be a small area presenting JFW trends highlighting Japanese fabrics. All...