Ayu's Kimono in AT07

Material Boy · #1 27th August 2008, 07:11 PM

Hey guys!

I love the kimono she is wearing during "part of Me" and "Secret" performances. Do you know if it's a kimono made for the tour, or if it's buyable? Or maybe you guys know a shop which sells kimonos that look like this one.
I always wanted a kimono, even if I am a boy. I can adapt it for my size, because I know that the one Ayu is wearing is a woman one.

So, any informations? Thanks!

#2 27th August 2008, 07:17 PM

I think it is tailored for her.

**zoomzoom** · #3 27th August 2008, 07:35 PM

Her tour outfits are always made specifically for her, so there's only that one kimono.

Mari-chan · #4 27th August 2008, 07:38 PM

I think, it is a Touroutfit.. so it is made for the tour. I don't think, you can buy it. And.. if it would be possible.. I think, it would be very expensive.

Hazuki · #5 27th August 2008, 07:41 PM

It can be custom made or self-made.
But obviously custom clothes are expensive..~
Maybe you can find a similar, maybe not 100%, but similar.

Material Boy · #6 27th August 2008, 07:50 PM

Even if it's not the same, it doesn't matter. I like the way it's made, it's big, you know what I mean? so, if you know a store which has kimonos made like this one, even if drawings aren't the same, it doesn't matter... Dunno if I managed to say it correctly XD

Hazuki · #7 27th August 2008, 07:53 PM

Oh! You wanted a kimono with a similar shape to Ayu's one,
but not the design or colour.
I think if you search the internet, then kimonos will be easy to find

I don't have any sites for it though

Material Boy · #8 27th August 2008, 07:56 PM

Yeah, Hazuki, tou're perfect <3 I think that the word I was looking for was "shape" XDD So yes, that's that kind of kimono that I want *_*

Hazuki · #9 27th August 2008, 08:17 PM

Keke.. ^^;;

I think Ayu's kimono looks bigger because she might have more layers,
the material might be thicker and the placement also makes it look bigger.

I was comparing Ayu's with a normal kimono

See at the bottom part of Ayu's body? It seems they wrap more around there,
and the bottom is open, so that will change the shape.

You can do this too with a normal, cotton kimono,
you'll just have to layer in a certain way ^^;
Now it's just to find a kimono~ *0*

I hope this helps.. XD

Material Boy · #10 27th August 2008, 08:20 PM

Yes, it helps a lot! Thank you again!
As you said, I have to find the kimono now XD

truehappiness · #11 28th August 2008, 04:26 AM

Ayu's kimono is one of those special kinds.. it has a name.. it's called a "juunihitoe" or something, which means like 12 layers or something.

It's some sort of royal-like garment so.. it could cost a LOT if you want to get one..

#12 28th August 2008, 04:37 AM

^12 LAYERS!?

That must be heavy.

pommy48 · #13 28th August 2008, 04:40 AM

doesn't regular kimono cost a lot @_@

so what are yukata? is that what ayu is wearing..or something?

truehappiness · #14 28th August 2008, 04:56 AM

She's basically wearing 12 layers of kimono.. [at least this is according to the juunihitoe description I saw during a part of Me making of..]

http://www011.upp.so-net.ne.jp/yuusoku/jnh/jnh.html
It's scary how many layers there are.

pommy48 · #15 28th August 2008, 04:58 AM

omg...just think of how heavy it is!! i'm surprised ayu can still stand, and not fall down~

truehappiness · #16 28th August 2008, 05:02 AM

It's encrusted with rhinestones apparently. [she talked about how much it added to the weight of the dress in total.. but that the jewels didn't show up or something?]

The total weight was around 20kg, which in pounds is around 44.09lbs. That's like a small 6-10 year old child..

pommy48 · #17 28th August 2008, 05:07 AM

..20kg @_@..omg @_@ that's ridiculous!
ah~ now i see, when ayu moved so slowly during the 2 performances, it's not that she want to or not, it's that she can't~

Xocoley25oX · #18 28th August 2008, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pommy408

doesn't regular kimono cost a lot @_@

so what are yukata? is that what ayu is wearing..or something?

A Yukata Is Basically A Kimono But Lighter. They Are Made Out of Cotton Instead Of Silk Or Other Heavier Fabrics. They Are Worn During The Summer And Also While People Are At Traditional Japanese Inns.

20 KG!! That Is Really Heavy OMG. That Is Like Half Of Her

#19 28th August 2008, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truehappiness

It's encrusted with rhinestones apparently. [she talked about how much it added to the weight of the dress in total.. but that the jewels didn't show up or something?]

The total weight was around 20kg, which in pounds is around 44.09lbs. That's like a small 6-10 year old child..

Ah,I now get why she wasn't moving that much...

ren0210989 · #20 28th August 2008, 06:59 AM

you should know that there's a HUGE diference in male and female kimonos.

this is a female kimono, not one for guys.
there are a bit less versions of male kimonos, but there are ones as big as this one, but you shouldn't expect to find one that'll have the same shape as hers.

you can have it with 12 layers (or something like that, maybe a few layers less), but it won't have such long sleeves.
the sleeves might the biggest diference between male and female kimonos.

i just tought that you should know that