yukata
This summer collection gathers together heritage dyeing techniques, bold designs, and modern comfort upgrades.
Department store Parco teams up with the video game giant to create over 300 new fan fashion items.
These six coordinated ensembles mix cosmetics with yukata and include a specially designed yukata inspired by one of the lipstick colors.
This crowdfunding effort is for anyone who wants to recline at home in the luxury of a silky onsen yukata.
Slip-on designs make it easy to swish around the house like a traditional schoolgirl or a cool, modern-day samurai.
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