👘 Certified kimono teacher/stylist | 着付け師範 • mixed Japanese American | 日米ミックス • based in Kansai area, Japan • 日本語 / 中文 OK • PROFESSIONAL INQUIRIES: mainichikimonos @ gmail • personal account: @christinedaaehttps://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.social/post/3lt3j4wnl5k2dAs a certified kimono stylist, sometimes going to Kyoto can be jarring. I can immediately tell when a tourist picked out their kimono via a factory-line rental shop versus when their kimono has been styled with true professional care.03 Jul 2025 19:56 +0000at://did:plc:jbe3irdoubrvk2hm6bvnt2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt3j4wnl5k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.social/post/3llhnendvsc2aHello everyone! Some news! Back in January, I was filmed for a YouTube channel to talk about what it was like to be a kimono stylist! It was my first time being filmed, so I may have been a little clumsy. Regardless, I did my best! You can view it here: https://youtu.be/oDwqfIDiGNU?si=gf4__nJtA9mH9ss328 Mar 2025 20:22 +0000at://did:plc:jbe3irdoubrvk2hm6bvnt2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3llhnendvsc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.social/post/3lgzjfubfsk2rLong time no update! I did a kimono photoshoot in Tokyo last month with a gorgeous furisode! It was extremely cold and windy, but worth it!31 Jan 2025 07:53 +0000at://did:plc:jbe3irdoubrvk2hm6bvnt2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgzjfubfsk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.social/post/3lgzjfubfsk2rLong time no update! I did a kimono photoshoot in Tokyo last month with a gorgeous furisode! It was extremely cold and windy, but worth it!31 Jan 2025 07:53 +0000at://did:plc:jbe3irdoubrvk2hm6bvnt2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgzjfubfsk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.social/post/3ldovo6l5ls25Earlier this year, I did a kimono photoshoot in Tokyo with the absolutely gorgeous @ishikawasachi.bsky.social. It was my pleasure to dress you that day! All kimono items are secondhand from my personal collection19 Dec 2024 22:18 +0000at://did:plc:jbe3irdoubrvk2hm6bvnt2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldovo6l5ls25https://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.social/post/3lbjelgxp2c2pA couple of years ago, I did a course for bridal kimono dressing, so here's a thread introducing the types of bridal kimono and a brief history!22 Nov 2024 06:38 +0000at://did:plc:jbe3irdoubrvk2hm6bvnt2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbjelgxp2c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.social/post/3lbdnfsttic2kKimono is not just made with silk. In fact, kimono can come in various fabrics such as linen and wool. But did you know that denim kimono are a thing? That's right, there's kimono made with the same material as jeans! Here's one from Rakuten:20 Nov 2024 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:jbe3irdoubrvk2hm6bvnt2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbdnfsttic2khttps://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.social/post/3lbdn7gexg22kAnyone who spends time in more traditional sightseeing areas of Japan has no doubt seen plenty of services where you can rent kimono. But which kind of service should you choose? As a professional kimono stylist, I'm here to give you a quick guide on types of kimono rental, and what to expect.19 Nov 2024 23:57 +0000at://did:plc:jbe3irdoubrvk2hm6bvnt2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbdn7gexg22khttps://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.social/post/3lb4dvmddjc2nHello all and welcome to Mainichi Kimono (毎日きも)! I am a Kansai area based mixed Japanese American who received her professional certification in kimono as of June 2021. It is my honor to share kimono with the world as a professional teacher/stylist!17 Nov 2024 02:22 +0000at://did:plc:jbe3irdoubrvk2hm6bvnt2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb4dvmddjc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.social/post/3lb4do6zres2nIn May 2023, I had the honor of being featured on the Krewe of Japan podcast (@kreweofjapan.bsky.social). I talked about kimono and had a lovely time! Give it a listen (and them a follow!) https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/the-intricate-culture-of-kimono-ft-rin-of-mainichi-kimono17 Nov 2024 02:17 +0000at://did:plc:jbe3irdoubrvk2hm6bvnt2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb4do6zres2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.social/post/3lb4cpnuj622nIn 2022, a book was released that focuses on modern "freestyle" kimono fusion outfits. If you're interested in how to incorporate kimono into your daily outfits, this is *the* book!17 Nov 2024 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:jbe3irdoubrvk2hm6bvnt2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb4cpnuj622nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.social/post/3lb4cfuktus2pHello, everyone! I'm so glad to see you here! I'm going to begin the process of crossposting my old articles from Twitter onto this account, so if you see any familiar posts, you know why!17 Nov 2024 01:55 +0000at://did:plc:jbe3irdoubrvk2hm6bvnt2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb4cfuktus2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mainichikimono.bsky.social/post/3kblhcxyyuc2pGreetings! I am an Osaka-based mixed Japanese American who received her professional certification in kimono as of June 2021! I am a kimono teacher/stylist. I aim to educate about kimono and give a glimpse into what it’s like to formally study kimono in Japan, and general kimono knowledge!12 Oct 2023 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:jbe3irdoubrvk2hm6bvnt2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3kblhcxyyuc2p