Its actually the shows major Japanese designers (Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, Rei Kawakubo) that show a more uneasy, or at least tentative relationship to the kimono: Kawakubo, for instance, is often seen as rejecting it, but in one dress on display in the exhibition from Comme des Garons Autumn/Winter 1991, a yuzen artist applies gold and black brushwork just as would have been the case in kimono of Edo times
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However, you may be able to be a little flashier than the strict cocktail dress standard, depending on the event itself
Some other ideas might be a personalized wine glass for mimosas, a monogramed tote or weekender bag, or a gift certificate for a post-wedding massage
Meaning, I didn't want daring slits, feather detailing or sparkling material you could spot from space
A shirt with a soft weave, a blazer with subtle structure, or trousers made from a matte fabric can all improve the overall appearance