Men’s Corner: International Style
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, this issue of Second Style is focusing on international style. It seemed appropriate to see what’s out there along those same lines for the male of the species. Hey, I’m all in favor of solidarity with our fashionista sisters!
The kimono (the Japanese characters literally mean “something worn”) is the national costume of Japan. Over time, the word “kimono” has come to represent a particular type of traditional full-length garment: T-shaped, straight-lined robes that fall to the ankle, with collars and wide, full-length sleeves. Kimonos are wrapped around the body, always with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial) and secured by a wide belt called an obi, which is usually tied at the back. Today, men wear kimonos most often at weddings, tea ceremonies, and other very special or very formal occasions. The Qui Kimono by Zen Deledda (L$400) features flexi robe sleeves, a prim obi, and an elaborate dragon design embroidered in gold and red on the deep black robe. Because of the way the prim robe sleeves attach, some poses do cause the flexi robe sections to hang less naturally, so you may find that some poses in your AO work better thanothers. Permission are Modify / Copy / No Transfer. Available at House of Zen (Hinode Shima 195, 98, 25).
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "ML020" skin and "L020" hair by Yukimaru Koba (Z#road Men’s Shop). "Hunter" skin (Espresso) by Sezmra Svarog (Nora). FORM skin by Zabitan Assia (FORM). "Jack" skin by Posy Trudeau (Flesh Peddlers). "Crow" skin by Chip Midnight (CMFF). "Derek" hair by Aleri Darkes (Diversity). "Gabriel" hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty). "Nekoge" hair by hiko Nino (Happy Dispatch). Boho Sandals by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things). Aruba Beach Flip Flops by Devyn Carmichael (Last Call).
Post Category: House of Zen, Husky GFX, International House of Style, Men's Corner, Outfits, Rabea Design
11 comments March 9th, 2008 at 08:37pmRyan Darragh
