The sun was just beginning to yawn above the rooftops of Gion when I stepped onto the cobblestone streets of Kyoto, wrapped in ritual and reverence in a new kimono by AnStyle. My white silk kimono, soft but structured, shimmered beneath the first light like it, too, was waking. Embellished by a black embroidered dragon, the silk moved with intention, not just clothing, but armor woven with centuries of story. It curled around my shoulder and down my back, silent but powerful. The black silk obi cinched me into place, steadying my breath like a whispered mantra.
A woman at a teahouse looked up and nodded, eyes tracing the dragon — not with judgment, but curiosity. Respect, even. The old Kyoto blends tradition like matcha: bitter and beautiful, grounding and green. Past lanterns suspended like fireflies, waiting for dusk. Past sliding wooden doors half-open to reveal tatami floors and stillness you could practically sip. My hand skimmed the edge of a red torii gate. My reflection caught in a lacquered shop window — half warrior, half dream. The dragon on the front of my kimono stared back, undeterred.
I paired my favorite silver shadow (cut in a crisp, 1950s cat-eye) with this dreamy white silk kimono by Anastyle at Swank called Nana, and honestly? I felt like a walking, slow-motion movie scene. There’s just something about classic glamour done simply—it never tries too hard, but it always turns heads. I am wearing SG eye shadow made for EVOX, Genus Reg, and Genus 4K. It comes in eight gorgeous shades. Head to Swank.to pick up yours today
Wearing
Slack Girl EVOX Eye Shadow 10- 08. Also made for Genus Reg and 4K
