Step into a day of vintage fashion, handmade artistry, cosplay inspiration, and creative workshops at Kaede’s Vintage Kimono Sale! This Saturday, Kaede Kimonos + The Dark Fae Collaborative are hosting a special shopping and community event.

Highlights

• A curated selection of vintage Japanese kimonos, yukata, accessories, and unique fashion finds from Kaede Kimonos

• Special guest collaboration with The Dark Fae Collaborative featuring:

3D printed fantasy and cosplay items
Custom handmade masks
Accessories and collectibles for cosplayers, creators, and fantasy lovers
Immersive creative workshops hosted by members of The Dark Fae Collaborative

RSVP to attend the kimono sale by visiting Kaede’s Eventbrite page. Register for the workshops individually below.

Create Your Own Solid Perfume Workshop

11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Price: $65 per person

Create your own custom solid perfumes inspired by classical East Asian fragrance traditions while enjoying a relaxing tea ceremony or blooming tea experience.

Attendees will

Explore traditional and modern fragrance notes
Make and take home TWO solid perfumes
Use ceramic perfume containers
Enjoy tea service during the workshop

Craft Social: Rosette Making

4:00 p.m.

Price: $150 per person

Learn to create decorative ribbon rosettes inspired by Lolita fashion, ita bags, party favors, and kawaii aesthetics in this cozy, beginner-friendly craft social.

Attendees will

Use crafting tools and materials provided
Enjoy tea and snacks
Leave with a completed handmade rosette
Receive tea samples to take home

This welcoming social crafting experience is designed for ages 18+ and includes discounted group bookings for parties of 5 or more.

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Vintage Kimono Sale at Kaede Kimonos

Kaede Kimonos Holiday Kimono Sale

Saturday, December 21 from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Kaede Kimonos – 224 W. 35th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues), Suite 1406

Visit Kaede Kimonos for their last vintage kimono sale of the year and enjoy discounts of 30% to 50% off their inventory. Get a sneak peek at their 2025 kimono collection as well.

Free Japanese snacks for the first 10 customers!

The event is free to enter, but if you print your Eventbrite ticket, you have a chance to win a kimono. To register, please visit the Kaede Kimonos Eventbrite page.

For customers who are unable to attend in person but are interested in the sale, contact Kaede Kimonos (347-450-5692 or DM on Instagram). The staff will FaceTime or Skype with customers to help them shop.

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Final JAPAN Fes of 2023

JAPAN Fes

Saturday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

East Village – Astor Place (Broadway and Lafayette Street)

Admission: Free

The final JAPAN Fes of the year is tomorrow, October 28. More than 60 Japanese vendors will provide most delicious Japanese street fair experience in New York. JAPAN Fes is also welcoming two special vendors from Japan. One is from Hokkaido and will serve a luxurious kaisen-don (seafood bowl); the other is a traditional kokeshi doll maker from Fukushima. Don’t miss this one-day-only opportunity!

As usual, you’ll be able to purchase fluffy takoyaki, award-winning ramen, savory okonomiyaki, and more amazing Japanese treats!

Select Vendors

The Boiis Co. – Mochi-filled desserts
Catmint Wheel Cake – Imagawayaki (Taiwanese dessert influenced by Japan)
C Bao – Teriyaki chicken buns
Exciting Manga – Vandel Marchen
Japanklyn – Clothing inspired by the cultures of Japan and Brooklyn
J-Spec Wagyu Dining – Wagyu Philly cheesesteak
Kare Girls – Grilled pork onigiri
Karls Balls – Takoyaki
Kuu – Ikayaki (grilled squid)
the last call - Yakitori
Mao’s Bao – Takoyaki bao
Menya Jiro – Kagoshima tonkotsu ramen
Mingei Japan – Vintage kimono
MoCA – Sushi hand roll
moqi – Mochi-infused treats
mumu bath shop – Cherry blossom candle
Nakamura NYC – BBQ chashu bowl
Oconomi – Okonomiyaki
Odango Masa – Dango (mochi balls on a skewer)
Ombrato – Craftworks from Japan
Onigiri Town - Onigiri
Takosan Yakisoba – Yakisoba
Tang Hulu – Ichigo ame (strawberry candy on a stick)
Toribien – Karaage
Twisted Potato – Wasabi-flavored potato on a stick
wuhao newyork Tenugui Art – Japanese tenugui and furoshiki
Yakitori Tatsu – Yakitori meat and vegetable skewers

For the full list of vendors and more details, please visit JAPAN Fes’s website.

Kimono and crafts

Kaede’s Vintage Kimono Sale & Craft Market