Shodensha Publishers

The main weakness of this volume is that very few outfits are shown on models. Two ways to wear two different kimono on models are shown at the beginning and then for most of the magazine outfits are just sort of stacked together, obi on kimono, haori to the side (usually 4 to a page). The very end has the "hime" (princess) part, a sort of high concept fashion take on furisode. I don't want to knock it for those who are into very punk looks for kitsuke, but it's not something personally I feel like I can pull off. The main portion of the coordinates (the stacked ones) are fine, just sort of uninspired. You sort of get the feeling every obi was bought for that one outfit. It's not the kind of magazine that shows you how to work a piece into different outfits, so I can't really recommend it to someone who wants to do casual kitsuke, but if you want to put together a single funky vintage outfit this may be the magazine for you.… (meer)