RumiRock 2014 Yukata Collection.

RumiRock 2014 Yukata collection.

Love the design on this bolt.

http://shop.rumirock.com/?pid=74201712

How unusual to see a maiko obi tied with the te end up.

Japan , 1910s.

Beach inspired zori.  This would co-ordinate lovely with yukata.  I know geta are normally worn with yukata but I like to wear tabi and zori as it feels more comfortable.

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/shanari/item/cb-h-354/

Evening Dress

Madeleine Vionnet, 1939

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dress

Madeleine Vionnet, 1933

The Kyoto Costume Institute