A London art gallery recently showcased its first-ever "Kimono Catwalk," a modern take on the concept of fashion shows and haute couture, as models shuffled down the runway in a wide range of traditional Japanese garments.The event arranged by the Japanese Gallery in Islington, which specializes in Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, was held to celebrate traditions around kimono, cultural diversity and inclusiveness among fans of Japan's national dress.The organizer said it collaborated with contemporary designers and kimono specialists, with models coming from far and wide in line with…READ FULL ARTICLE