Kimono collector and designer, Ms. Shigeko Ikeda who was died in 2015, had a huge Kimono collection in Meiji / Taisho / Showa before World War 2 periods. Her works are very famous for relative combination such as Kimono/Obi/Obi accessory. Recently I visited her exhibition on last day in Osaka. I was so moved by this incredible gorgeous artificial works and happy to see her daughter. I will show you this for your happiness.
When I had met across her exhibition in Kyoto since 20 years ago, I was working on abroad for a Japanese importer as a garment designer. I could not predict at all my present work, designing in between Kimono and western clothes. I take this position as “a bridge” with strong confidence because Kimono lover as well as long experience in world-wide fashion field. From the morning on this day, I attended the big meeting of the women management in the Imperial Hotel Osaka. People gave me some good callings, “So cool!” ”Very like!” seeing my dress remade from Kimono. I was so happy but sorry for my fat face!!! I need more shape up!!!!!
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