Meisen Cocktail Dress, Kishaungiku (Size S)

Kimono cocktail dress
Meisen Cocktail Dress

We have luxuriously used an entire Meisen kimono to create this piece.

The ballerina neckline creates a clean look around the face and lends an elegant atmosphere.
The glossy texture of the Meisen silk gives this dress a sense of luxury.

●A piece for all seasons
This cocktail dress is a single item that allows you to look beautiful and stylish without having to worry about coordinating outfits.
It can be worn beautifully with a cardigan or jacket draped over it,
or layered over a long-sleeved high-neck top.
It is the perfect piece for spring and summer outings, as well as for important events in autumn and winter.

●Materials
Outer fabric: 100% silk
（Each Meisen kimono is disassembled by hand, professionally cleaned, and tailored by artisans at a domestic sewing factory.）
Lining: 100% cupra

●About the Textile
An Isesaki Meisen featuring a smoky purple basewoven with small flowers reminiscent of marguerites.
The calm, slightly muted hue offers a modest impression amidst its glamour, making it recommended even for those who are usually hesitant to wear patterned clothing.

●Size S (cm) Model 157cm

Total length (back of neck to hem)	108
Bust	80
Waist	73
Hips	92
Shoulder width	46.5
Sleeve length	12
Cuff	20

What is Isesaki Meisen?

Meisen is a type of kimono that spread throughout Japan from the Taisho to the Showa era, cherished as everyday wear and stylish attire for women. The northern Kanto region was a major production center, with Kiryu, Ashikaga, Chichibu, Hachioji, and Isesaki being key areas. Among them, Isesaki Meisen in Gunma Prefecture was the largest producer. Developed against the backdrop of a sericulture culture dating back to the Nara period, it was so widely loved that it is said one in ten Japanese women wore it between the Meiji and Showa eras. Isesaki Meisen is characterized by its unique patterns and vivid colors produced through an advanced technique called "heiyo-gasuri" (double ikat). In this technique, patterns are dyed onto both the warp and weft threads, and each thread is manually aligned during weaving to create sharp, beautiful designs. However, production has since declined and ceased, making this a very rare material.

＜Important notes before purchase＞
As we use vintage kimonos, we do our best to avoid stains and dirt during production. However, due to the nature of the process, there may occasionally be small stains or fabric flaws that are unavoidable. We hope you will enjoy these pieces as part of their history. Thank you for your understanding.

＜Care Instructions＞
Dry clean only.