Celebrating the sartorial elegance of Japan, the LEGO Group will release a Kimonos set inspired by a fan design.
LEGO Ideas will release a Kimonos set, expected in 2027. Daniel Olondriz created the concept model, which was voted for by 10,000 Ideas users and selected by the LEGO Group. It is now being refined by professional model designers in Billund for release as an official product next year.
The concept presents two women in kimonos and traditional Japanese accessories. The kimonos are based on cherry blossoms and Red Cranes and flowers, with the fan designer hoping that LEGO builders will use the mannequins to design their own kimonos.
LEGO Model Designer Maria Anna Jedryszek describes the set as: “beautiful, artistic and full of detail,”
“This product idea immediately stood out for its elegance and refined aesthetic,” says LEGO Adult Engagement & Ideas Director Mikkel Holme. “It brings together, fashion, travel, art and home décor in a way that feels fresh and detective.”
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“I first drew a rough sketch of the design, then I started experimenting with different ways of building to get the result I wanted,” Daniel told Ideas. “For this project, I had to do a lot of research on the topic of kimonos to try to be faithful and respectful to tradition. Did you know, for example, that the left collar of a kimono should always be over the right side from your sight?”
A kimono has square sleeves and a rectangular body, worn left side wrapped over right. The broad sash that goes with it is called an obi. Traditionally, cloth known as a tanmono is used to make a kimono.
Today, kimonos are most often worn to formal occasions such as weddings and funerals, or to celebratory summer events.
“My favourite building technique is the butterfly element used as a hair comb/accessory and the use of leaf elements for the belt back details,” Oliver said of his creation.
Kimonos beat over 70 other product ideas and has been announced alongside Jumanji and Universal Monsters.
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