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What do you usually wear when heading to work, meeting friends, or enjoying a slow weekend?If you’re a woman in your late 30s or 40s like me, I’m guessing “monotone outfits” often come to mind. I’m no exception.My wardrobe is filled with black, white, grey, and the occasional pop of burgundy red—one of the trend colors for Fall/Winter 2025. Naturally, you’d think:“So… wearing all black is fine, right?” Well… not according to someone surprising.   Anna Wintour Says ‘No’ to All-Black Looks In Vogue’s popular segment “GO ASK ANNA!”, the legendary editor-in-chief Anna Wintour was asked:“How can I pull off an all-black outfit?” Her response was sharp, simple, and utterly Anna: “Don’t wear all black.” She explained that head-to-toe black can look dull, heavy, or even funereal.Her advice?Add color. Add an unexpected accessory. Bring life into your outfit. （Original video: https://youtu.be/3YQxUI08q1s?si=v79Y_ZiUTUzrndNq）   So How Do We Refresh Our Monotone Style? If all-black feels “safe,” that’s exactly why多くの女性がそこに落ち着きます。It’s elegant. It’s timeless. It’s effortless. But it can also hide your personality. And this is where one accent piece can entirely transform your look—not by overpowering your monotone style,but by bringing your identity back into it.   A Perfect Solution: Upcycled Kimono Accessories Instead of adding just any pop of color,why not choose something with meaning, heritage, and soul? Upcycled kimono accessories bring: Subtle color inspired by Japanese aesthetics One-of-a-kind patterns (no two pieces are ever the same) A sense of mindfulness and story Lightweight accents that don’t disturb your minimal look A unique touch Anna herself might approve of It’s the perfect way to say： “I love minimalism — but I haven’t lost my individuality.”

Please note: We will be changing the shipping methods and customs procedures for certain delivery areas in the United States. Hello everyone, this is Yoiko, the owner of KIMONO⁺on.We have an announcement for our customers living in the United States.From the end of August, due to the elimination of the tax exemption threshold, shipping methods to the U.S. will change, and customers will need to bear part of the customs duties and shipping fees. Shipping and customs fees can be checked at checkout. We sincerely apologize and ask for your understanding in advance. *Please note that shipping and customs fees are prepaid, so no additional charges will occur upon receiving your goods, so you can rest assured.For destinations outside of the U.S., shipping will remain unchanged via Japan Post's EMS or similar services. Additionally, for those visiting Japan, we offer local delivery. If you are within the delivery range from our Tokyo warehouse, we can deliver to your hotel or temporary stay.Currently, we are running a "Special Campaign for U.S. Customers Only.” At KIMONO⁺on, U.S. customers who purchase 3 items will receive one recommended product or an upcoming new item for free.We have prepared this special campaign in hopes that you will love our accessories made with traditional Japanese craftsmanship even more and become fans, so please don’t miss this opportunity!For more details, please see the following link: https://www.kimonopluson.com/blogs/news-topics-1/attention-special-campaign-for-u-s-customers-only-buy-3-receive-1-as-a-giftPlease take advantage of this opportunity!Shop Owner, Yoiko

Special Campaign for U.S. Customers Only - Buy 3 Items and Receive 1 Recommended Item as a Gift - Hello everyone. I'm Yoiko, the owner of KIMONO⁺on. This time, we have exciting news for our customers living in the United States. At KIMONO⁺on, for our American customers only, if you purchase three items, we will give you one recommended product from our store or a product scheduled for a new release for free. Starting at the end of August, following the abolition of the de minimis duty, the shipping method to the U.S. has changed, and customers are now required to cover part of the customs and shipping fees. Considering that it has become more difficult for our loyal American customers to shop with us freely, we have decided to launch the ”Special Campaign for U.S. Customers Only”. With our hope that you will love kimono fashion items even more than before, we will include a highly recommended item as a special gift. Please take advantage of this opportunity! shop owner Yoiko  

The Kimono Upcycle Fashion Finder has been renewed! Our site offers a plethora of fashion items. For those who want to try kimono fashion for the first time, you might be wondering which items suit you best...?!  For such individuals, the perfect feature, the "Kimono Upcycle Fashion Finder," has been revamped! Please take advantage of this feature to find the best items for you. And don’t forget to share your fashion concerns with us. Each of your opinions could lead to new designs for KIMONO⁺on in the future. So, give it a try right now! Please select 'KIMONO FASHION ITEMS FINDER' from the SHOP in the menu bar.↓↓↓ https://www.kimonopluson.com/

We're going to start a new brand that mainly deals with upcycled kimono fashion!  Scheduled for release sequentially after June, so please follow us on Instagram to receive the latest updates! ▶Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sa_iwai ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓KIMONO⁺on<Concept Story>"We propose a fashion that will bring back the beauty of your heart, like a single flower in your fashion"We tend to lean towards monotone (white, black, gray) fashion without even realizing it. There are many reasons for this, such as "because it looks cool" or "because it goes with any outfit", but it is said that we are more attracted to monotone when we have a strong desire to be independent or lonely, or when we want to hide our weaknesses, anxieties, or sadness.Women in their 30s and 40s in particular are in a period of many life stages. While they are fulfilled in life with marriage, child-rearing, caregiving, job changes, promotions, etc., it is also a turn when they are busy and have more obstacles to overcome.That's why, why not try to regain your "true self" and "beauty of the heart" during this period?No matter how many life stages you have and how busy you are, adding Japanese kimono fashion to your life will lead to Japanese-style mindfulness. By incorporating kimono fashion, you will develop an awareness of cherishing every moment, providing you with time to calm your mind. It will also change the way you interact with those around you, promoting more polite communication.Kimono, traditional Japanese clothing, are not only beautiful to look at, but also function as a way to calm your mind and deepen your self-awareness. Incorporating Japanese wisdom and taking the time to calm your mind through a kimono should be a valuable opportunity to reexamine yourself, even in the midst of today's busy lives.If you continue to choose a monotone lifestyle every day, you may find that your heart will also become monotone before you know it. So, why not take a kimono with you on your journey to find peace of mind?    

On March 1st and 2nd, we had the opportunity to conduct a test sale at a store called LUNE NOIR in Los Angeles. For sa-iwai, it was a valuable chance to see how people in America perceive the charm of Japanese crafts. Thank you very much to everyone who made a purchase.If you couldn't visit the store, please be sure to find your favorite accessories on our EC site.Also, I heard that this store will continue to carry Japanese products, so please stop by.Sawtelle Japantown Boutique: American Fashion & Japanese Home Goods – Lune Noir 2003 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025sa-iwai will continue to promote Japanese craft accessories to the world!

Hi, accessories lover! I'm Yoiko, the shop owner.  We have some special news for you all. The sa-iwai Japanese craft accessory e-commerce shop has reopened!We've upgraded the shop style to best convey the charm of craft accessories, which are handmade one by one by Japanese creators, to women around the world. Rather than just selling products, we aim to encourage people to reexamine their lifestyles through traditional craft accessories, such as the "spirit of cherishing things" that resides in Japanese culture, and to promote  "beauty of the heart." Click here for a message from the shop owner. https://sa-iwai.my.canva.site/sa-iwai-aboutus Please continue to enjoy elegant accessory fashion from Japan!

For those of you who are wondering what kind of fashion to enjoy the Christmas season. At sa-iwai, new accessories are arriving one after another from today. There are more than 100 unique items that are perfect for gifts. The creators make their own designs one by one, so they are the only ones in the world that are made in Japan... If you find an accessory you like, you need to get it now! Winter is a difficult season to enjoy fashion wrapped in a coat. That's why we  recommend to decorate your ears with Japan accessories?

Why not get your hands on some Japanese accessories that you've been interested in? You can easily purchase traditional Japanese craft accessories on Amazon America.↓↓ Sign up to get information about Amazon store openings. ↓↓ \

This year, 2024, sa-iwai will take on a new challenge! We will be opening a store at JAPAN FES to be held in New York, USA on November 9, 2024. https://youtu.be/8ytVrmWXpmw?si=Ku0-TM_mESvyHc7J With JAPAN Fes, a massive foodie extravaganza that will return in 2024 on an unprecedented scale, you can experience Japan food and Japan culture without leaving New York. It is the world's largest Japan food festival that attracts 300,000 people each year in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens from March to November this year, with 1,000 vendors participating. https://www.japanfes.com/   ↓↓Schedule for 2024↓↓ August August 10 on the Upper East SideAugust 18 on the Upper West SideAugust 24 in the East VillageAugust 25 in Park Slope September September 7 on the Upper East SideSeptember 14 in Chelsea (konamon contest)September 15 on the Upper West Side (konamon contest)September 28 on the Upper West Side October October 5 in Park Slope (ramen contest) October 6 in Chelsea (ramen contest)October 13 on the Upper West SideOctober 27 on the Upper West Side November November 9 in the East Village　←HERE

 The second installment of Yoiko's blog has been released! Are you worried about what to wear to a wedding invitation to a friend you haven't seen in a long time? You may want to replace the dress you wore in your twenties because it doesn't suit you, but it may not be a fashion that shows off your individuality. In that case, why not try incorporating Japanese-style accessories? Even women of many life stages can show off their individuality to the fullest...accessories that will push the fashion of such women. The time to look for them is surely now.   If you want to update your wedding accessories for the first time in 10 years...https://saiwai.shop/blogs/yoiko/if-you-want-to-update-your-wedding-accessories-for-the-first-time-in-10-years

Are you ready for summer fashion? It's that time of year when you're itching to have a special experience or challenge. Accessories made of traditional Japanese paper and kimono fabrics will encourage you to update. ↓↓↓↓Why not give it a try now from below?https://saiwai.shop/collections/new-accessory-0701