Meisen Cocktail Dress, Kishaungiku (Size S)

Kimono cocktail dress
Meisen Cocktail Dress

An entire meisen kimono is used for this luxurious item.

The ballerina neckline makes the face look slimmer and creates an elegant look.
The glossy texture of the meisen gives this garment a luxurious feel.

●A piece that can be enjoyed all year round <br>A cocktail dress is a piece that looks beautiful and stylish without having to worry about coordinating it with other items.
Put on a cardigan or jacket,
It also looks beautiful when worn with a long sleeve, high neck top underneath layered over a cocktail dress.
This is a perfect piece for spring and summer outings as well as important plans in autumn and winter.

●Material <br>Outer material: 100% silk
(Each meisen kimono is disassembled by hand, professionally cleaned, and then tailored by craftsmen at a domestic sewing factory.)
Lining: 100% cupra

About textiles
Based on smoky purple, Isesaki meisen is woven with small flowers that resemble daisies.
The calm, slightly dull colors give a subtle impression even in their vibrant colors, and are recommended for those who are not fond of patterns.

●S size (cm) Model: 157cm

Total length (back of neck to hem)	108
bust	80
Waist	73
Hip	92
shoulder width	46.5
Sleeve Length	12
cuff	20

What is Isesaki Meisen?

Meisen spread throughout Japan from the Taisho to Showa periods, and was a popular kimono for women as both everyday wear and fashionable clothing. Northern Kanto is the main production area, with Kiryu, Ashikaga, Chichibu, Hachioji, and Isesaki being representative. Among them, Isesaki Meisen in Gunma Prefecture was the largest production area. It developed against the backdrop of a silk-raising culture that has continued since the Nara period, and was loved by so many people that it is said that one in ten Japanese women wore it from the Meiji to Showa periods. Isesaki Meisen is characterized by its unique patterns and vivid colors, which are achieved by an advanced technique called " heiyo -gasuri." With this technique, patterns are dyed not only on the warp threads but also on the weft threads, and each thread is hand-woven together during weaving to create sharp and beautiful patterns. However, it is no longer produced and is a very rare material.

<Things to check before purchasing>
As we use vintage kimonos, we try to avoid stains and dirt when making our products. However, due to the production process, in some cases it is unavoidable to have small stains or scratches on the fabric. These are things that appear over time, so we hope you will enjoy them as well. Thank you for your understanding.

＜Care Instructions＞
Dry clean only.