Kimono Lecture: Undergarment Fundamentals

About this lecture:

The perfect precursor lecture to future Kimono dressing classes. Learn about the foundational garments and tools needed before you put on your Kimono that you have. This lecture will cover the difference between a hada juban and a juban, the need for these unseen garments, as well as introducing undergarment dressing aids like towels for padding and shaping the body for a proper kimono silhouette. There will be samples of many different types of Kimono undergarments and foundational dressing tools to show the participants and discuss their uses. Undergarment options for people who do not have access to kimono specific items from Japan will also be discussed.

About the Instructor

Evelyn Leung is a professional IA 891 Costumer working in the British Columbia Film and Television industry and served as Kimono Coordinator for the Emmy Award–winning first season of the FX series Shōgun. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Asian Theatre from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, a Kimono Dressing Teacher Certification from the Kyoto Nishijin Wasou Gakuin (着物着付け師範), and has studied kimono tailoring (和裁) at the Nishijin Wasai Fashion School. In 2025, she received her professional Japanese dance name, Onoue Kikukyōran (尾上菊京藍), and is licensed to teach traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊)