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Monday, September 11, 2017

BYRNE Miko Kimono & Shorts Outfit EXCLUSIVE Release for Swank Events September “Tokyo Mix.”




Originally, the word "kimono" was the Japanese term for clothing. 

The traditional kimono first came into existence during the Heian period (794-1192 AD).
Today, the word “kimono” is specifically used to reference this traditional Japanese clothing.



Over time, as the practice of wearing kimonos in layers came into fashion, Japanese people paid special attention to how kimonos of different colors looked together.


As such, they developed a heightened sensitivity to color. 

Typically, color combinations represented either the environmental, 
the seasonal or the political class colors to which a geisha belonged. 
It was during this time that traditional Japanese color combinations evolved.



The Byrne Miko Black Kimono in Flora that I am modeling reflects the Nami patterning, 
layering and environmental color theme of this splendid outfit in modern context.

The Miko Kimono & Shorts Outfit is EXCLUSIVE for Swank Events September “Tokyo Mix.”


This banded V-neck printed kimono comes with a layered 
& sheer patterned skirt with back Otaibo bow and booty shorts. 

The Byrne Miko Kimono comes in three different environmental themes – 
Sky, Floral and Sea in both black and white versions.



It is materials enabled and designed for Slink, Belleza and Maitreya Fit Mesh Avatars

When I look at this beautiful Miko Kimono, I think of nature and its biophilic influences. 
The term Biophilia means love of life or love of nature (bio=life/nature + philia=love). 

The concept originated as a scientific hypothesis introduced in the 
early 1980's by Harvard biologist Edward O. Wilson.




Biophillia is a feeling which is innate within us all. It is the instinctive satisfaction we experience through our contact with nature - like the experience of sitting on the beach looking at a sunset, when walking along a nature trail or by a stream in the forest.



The Japanese are very good in using nature’s beauty to express this. Natural colors and patterns can be used as powerful fashion design elements which can express a range of beautiful emotions. It can instill a sense of calmness, well-being, melancholy or happiness. 



The repetitive fan or "Nami" (wave) patterns on this kimono are derived from nature’s equations. These are called “fractal” patterns. Fractal patterns in nature are formed from chaotic equations containing repeating patterns of complexity and magnitude. 

Fractals are a natural wonder – both iterative and recursive. I love how it is masterfully 
woven into this modern-day interpretation of the kimono.


The Obi, Obijime and back Otaibo are wonderfully done with 
each theme having its own unique color attributes.

Store: B Y R N E  
Designer: B Y R N E  (byrnedarkly.cazalet)
Product: Miko Black Kimono in Flora
Collection: Tokyo Mix
Release: September 2017
Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

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