DIARY By Jonathan Wright, Danny Bird and Eleanor Barnett
EXPLORE Orkney, Scotland
TRAVEL Granada, Spain
EXHIBITION
Fashion icon
What’s the first symbol that comes to mind when you think about Japan? Mount Fuji? Cherry blossom? Or, perhaps, it’s that quintessentially Japanese robe: the kimono.
V&A Dundee’s latest exhibition traces the evolution of the kimono over the past 400 years, exploring its enduring sartorial and cultural significance in Japan and across the world.
Featuring rare 17th-century examples alongside designs by the likes of Alexander McQueen, the exhibition also examines the garment’s role in shaping modern street fashion, revealing how young Japanese creatives are using the kimono to pay homage to their country’s heritage.
Other highlights, meanwhile, include a kimono worn by Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, plus a wealth of videos, paintings,…
