JAPANESE<br/>
<em>Hitoe kosode, kimono with themes alluding to eight Noh theatre plays</em> late Edo period  <!-- () --><br />

gauze satin silk, paste resist dye, embroidery, gold thread<br />
167.0 cm (centre back) 124.0 cm (cuff to cuff)<br />
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br />
Purchased with funds donated by Jennifer Lempriere and Michael Pithie, 2024<br />
2024.94<br />

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Sat 21 Jun 25, 8am

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JAPANESE<br/> <em>Hitoe kosode, kimono with themes alluding to eight Noh theatre plays</em> late Edo period <!-- () --><br /> gauze satin silk, paste resist dye, embroidery, gold thread<br /> 167.0 cm (centre back) 124.0 cm (cuff to cuff)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased with funds donated by Jennifer Lempriere and Michael Pithie, 2024<br /> 2024.94<br /> <!--154710-->

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Experience Kimono, an exhibition that celebrates the history of Japanese costume and fashion, in an exclusive out of hours viewing just for Members.

Through a selection of paintings, posters, wood block prints, magazines and decorative arts, Kimono establishes a visually dynamic creative lineage from early Japanese costume to the most experimental and innovative fashion designers of today.

Spanning from early Noh and Kyogen costume and Edo period fashion through to contemporary creative fashion innovators like Issey Miyake and John Galliano, the exhibition displays a rich array of historically significant examples of costume and fashion from Japanese history culminating with kimono inspired creations on the international stage.

NGV opens early for Members and their guests to privately view the exhibition and explore the themes and popularity of the kimono story.

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