Meisen sleeveless dress

Kimono sleeveless dress
Meisen Sleeveless Dress

A simple sleeveless dress made luxuriously from an entire Meisen kimono.

A sleeveless dress that looks beautiful and stylish all on its own.
It is a versatile piece that completes your look the moment you put it on, with no need to worry about styling.

●Perfect for all seasons
Wear it as is during spring and summer.
In autumn and winter, you can enjoy layered styles by pairing it with a high-neck top, cardigan, or jacket.
It is also perfect for formal occasions such as important outings or wedding receptions.

The clean V-neckline beautifully frames the face,
while the lustrous texture of the Isesaki Meisen creates an elegant and dignified impression.

A dress that brings out your unique style throughout the year.

●Materials
Outer: 100% silk
(Each Meisen kimono is carefully dismantled by hand, professionally cleaned, and tailored by artisans at a domestic sewing factory.)
Lining: 100% cupro
The dress is reinforced with a three-layer structure, featuring a full interfacing between the outer fabric and lining.
Back zipper

●About the textile
This piece features large branches and leaves woven in a vertical pattern against a deep purple base.
With various colors like green, yellow, and red scattered among the leaves,
it maintains an elegant and calm impression that is chic yet light.

What is Isesaki Meisen?

Meisen is a type of kimono that spread throughout Japan from the Taisho to the Showa era, cherished by women as everyday wear and fashionable attire. The northern Kanto region was a major production hub, with Kiryu, Ashikaga, Chichibu, Hachioji, and Isesaki being the most representative areas. Among these, Isesaki in Gunma Prefecture was the largest production center. Developed against the backdrop of a sericulture culture dating back to the Nara period, it was so popular that it is said that 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, both the warp and weft threads are dyed with patterns, and each thread is manually aligned during weaving to create sharp, beautiful designs. However, the industry has since declined and is no longer in production.

＜Things to note before purchase＞
As we use vintage kimonos, we make every effort to avoid stains and dirt during production. However, due to the nature of the manufacturing process, there may be instances where small stains or minor fabric imperfections are unavoidable. We hope you will enjoy these unique marks of time as part of the piece's character. We appreciate your understanding.

＜Care Instructions＞
Dry clean only.