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A Testament to the Art

Yuzen

A unique modern Kimono
imbued with Japanese Craftsmanship

Hand-crafted by Japanese artisans and inspired by antique Yuzen designs from Kyoto. For kay me's 10th anniversary, we are taking one of our core foundations, Japanese craftsmanship, to the next step with this exquisite jersey dress

A Testament to the Art

Yuzen

A unique modern Kimono
imbued with Japanese Craftsmanship

Hand-crafted by Japanese artisans and inspired by antique Yuzen designs from Kyoto. For kay me's 10th anniversary, we are taking one of our core foundations, Japanese craftsmanship, to the next step with this exquisite jersey dress
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Print Story

This inspired piece captures the beauty of the light and dark, with pointillism-style speckles gradating to black in the background and delicate strings of white carving through in soft curves

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Design

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Originally inspired by the beauty of the Kyoto Yuzen kimono, where the collar of the back of the kimono appears to be connected to the upper body

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The unique design traces the shape of the body, giving them definition, while the lines are flowing down from the collar to hem in perfect alignment - beautiful from front to back

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Stunning definition and a masterpiece of couture, enjoy the commitment of tradition and artisanship in each detail of this piece

Originally inspired by the beauty of the Kyoto Yuzen kimono, where the collar of the back of the kimono appears to be connected to the upper body, Head Designer Junko set out to create this piece. The unique design traces the shape of the body, giving them definition, while the lines are flowing down from the collar to hem in perfect alignment - beautiful from front to back

Craftsmanship

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To achieve the seamless finish, our artisans have to be meticulous, carefully piecing the pattern pieces on the printed jersey, making sure each is lined up in perfect formation

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Each of the 31 pattern pieces are cut and sewn together with precision with no room for deviation. The level of care, detail and craftsmanship behind this piece of Japanese couture is worth the experience in-person

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To achieve the seamless finish, our artisans have to be meticulous, carefully piecing the pattern pieces on the printed jersey, making sure each is lined up in perfect formation. Each of the 31 pattern pieces are cut and sewn together with care and precision with no room for deviation. The level of care, detail and craftsmanship behind this piece of Japanese couture is worth the experience in-person

You can see more in the video.

You can see more in the video.

Pre-order the Dress

The Yuzen dress can now be pre-ordered now!
Available in stores and for shipping from mid-May

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Japanese Craftsmanship at its Finest

High-quality craftsmanship is part of kay me’s DNA and we seek out the best. We
work in collaboration with small ateliers to help this industry carry on their skill
and craft to the next generation. Each garment is special and unique.

Learn more behind our artisan and craftsmanship story below

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Japanese Craftsmanship at its Finest

High-quality craftsmanship is part of kay me’s DNA and we seek out the best. We work in collaboration with small ateliers to help this industry carry on their skill and craft to the next generation. Each garment is special and unique. Learn more behind our artisan and craftsmanship story below

Read More
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