the first rack · Kyoto
Not just a garment. A legacy waiting for its next guardian.
At Eastern Vintage, we don't just sell fashion—we curate living history. Our kimonos are handpicked from the most exclusive corners of Japan, each bearing the weight of centuries-old tradition and craftsmanship.
From private estates to hidden markets, Borum and Bonasa hunt for only the rarest and most exquisite garments—pieces that are not just worn, but are woven with stories of power, elegance, and art. These kimonos are part of a legacy, and owning one is to connect with the past in a way few others can. With every purchase, you're not just buying a garment, but an investment in timeless luxury.
Borum · co-founder
Borum is the atelier's eye. A designer by trade, she reads a garment the way an architect reads a room — proportion first, then light, then story. She leads the sourcing, from private estates to hidden markets, and decides which pieces deserve a second century.
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Bonasa is the atelier's hands and memory. Raised with the ritual of the kimono chest, she oversees restoration and sizing, writes each garment's provenance notes, and keeps the Kyoto relationships that bring every collection home.
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Bonasa · co-founder
Borum & Bonasa · the atelier
hanami · ca. 1900
daily life · ca. 1910
a game of go · ca. 1890We are releasing them."


