Purple Furisode Zero Waste Kimono Dress

This dress is made from a vintage Furisode Kimono. Furisodé Kimono are the most decadent type of Kimono worn by unmarried women on formal occasions. The Kanji for Furisodé 振袖 literally translates to shake/ swing and sleeves. Furisodé Kimonos are often brightly colored with gold accents, and the long sleeves swing round and round as the woman walks, a clear advertisement that she is available for marriage.

Traditionally, Kimonos are constructed from narrow bolts of silk that are cut into eight rectangular pieces, then folded and overlapped to fit the body. At any time, the pieces can be taken apart and sewn back together to accommodate weight fluctuations, or if the Kimono is passed onto another person with different height. This method does not produce any waste. As a nod to this zero-waste philosophy, the Zero-Waste Kimono Dress is made from the sleeves, and features a v-neck in front and back.

The boxy shape of the dress lends itself to a loose fit, highlighting the beautiful drape of silk. The dress can be worn with or without a belt, which is made from the longest piece of the collar construction.

Recommended as a loose fit up to US 16

Bust/ Waist: 140cm /55 inches
Length: 110cm / 43.5 inches

100% silk
Dry clean only