Inspiration: Kimonos

We have lots of gorgeous vintage kimonos to choose from in the shop, Bird's sourced a variety from Japan for you to choose from (apart from the ones that somehow didn't quite make it to the rails...)

.As well as the longer kimonos, we also have a selection of haori, a shorter jacket style traditionally worn over a kimono.

Here are some outfit inspirations for wearing kimonos and haori...

1.  http://sundaycrossbow.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/memoirs.html

2. http://streetsnapfashion.tumblr.com/post/87629076435

3. http://www.thesartorialist.com

4. http://www.polyvore.com/haori/set?.embedder=6763699&.svc=pinterest&id=79646270

5. http://thatsnotmyage.com/style-inspiration/the-summer-kimono/

6. http://thekimonogallery.tumblr.com/image/60365774427

7. http://ravishinginplaid.com/blog/2014/4/27/springsummer-kimono-style

8. http://thedoorinmywardrobe.com/2010/04/wearing-the-haori/

New Designer - Golden Browne

The latest designer to join us here in Bird's Yard is Golden Browne, 60s inspired clothes handmade here in the UK by Nic Browne.

Nic Browne bringing her designs to Bird's Yard

Nic says of her work:

"I'm inspired by the swinging sixties and make clothing for modern modettes. My garments are made using a mixture of my own designs and vintage sewing patterns. I specialise in mini skirts and dancing around my room to the Kinks."

Our Latest Obsession ... Vintage Kimonos

Bird has a new obsession... vintage kimonos. We've got a lovely selection in the shop all of which are original vintage ones from Japan and come in a range of beautiful colours, fabrics and lengths.

Even our tiger in the window is wearing one!

These are just of few of those on offer...

Short vintage kimonos - from £55