288K views · 1.9K reactions | With the eyes of the world turning towards Japan for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, an ambitious project is looking to transform the traditional kimono into a global icon with designs inspired by every country expected to compete. | NHK WORLD-JAPAN | Facebook

National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Senior Curator of Asian Art Wayne Crothers and Curatorial Project Officer, Fashion and Textiles, Charlotte Botica take ArtsHub through the newly opened ‘Kimono’ exhibition. ‘Kimono’ comprises over 70 garments including 30 never-before-seen kimonos new to the NGV Collection. The exhibition runs until 5 October 2025. Watch out for ArtsHub’s review! National Gallery of Victoria Video produced by Liam Currie. | ArtsHub

2.5K views · 31 reactions | It's giving monochrome chic  Designed by Hiroko Takahashi, this distinctive kimono makes use of bold lines and circles to create a dramatic effect. You can see this in our exhibition Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, on until 5 January. Journalist Gabriella Bennett interviewed Takahashi earlier this year when visiting Japan, you can read the full article here: va.scot/4iJMWv5 | V&A Dundee | Facebook