The Japanese show much of their strong tradition and culture in their original kimono. The offered both comfort and security. Over the decades, many fashion trends have influenced the kimono to undergo certain changes in order to adapt to the changing styles and preferences of modern day man. Whether for ceremonial or casual purposes, the kimono is much loved by women because they can wear them anywhere and anytime without the need for too much accessorizing. A key feature with any kimono is the fabric. All fabrics come with distinct embroidery and artistic patterns. A kimono for men will not have heavy patterns.

Although men as not always fashion savvy, they will have tastes that border on the issue of comfort and ease. Tracing the roots of the attire to Asia, you will discover that the original kimono was heavier than what in currently in fashion. Despite that, one thing remained constant: the attire still exuded grace and comfort, something the Japanese were particularly keen on. This is the main drawing point of this attire, making other cultures latch on to it and to adapt it to their own culture. A common sighting of any man wearing the kimono will reflect that he is conversant with martial arts. If the man is wearing a long kimono, he is on his way to a formal or casual event. However, when he is wearing a short kimono, he is most likely to engaged in a competition in jiu-jitsu. 

There aren't a lot of glaring differences between men's and women's kimono. There are changes, yes, but they are quite small, mainly because of the slowness of the influences of other cultures. This saw the introduction of pants to be worn underneath the robe. Kimono gradually became popular among men in other countries when various martial arts like judo and jiu-jitsu found their way to foreign shores. However, the colors of the kimono have become limited to white, blue and, very rarely, black. This led men to look for something that will reflect their own culture but would still make their outfit stand out. 

When it comes to clothes, durability is a factor that many men put a lot of stock on. This fact spring from the nature of men to indulge in vigorous and rough activities, and the clothes they wear need to match the same needs. Martial arts are a high contact sport and the kimono is the ideal choice of garment for the sport, a thing that has been for centuries and respects across all nations that practice these arts. A uniformity in design of the kimono is still upheld despite the fact that they have varying sizes, with respect to the men wearing them. It is also usual to see men wearing their kimono while doing various activities not related to martial arts. 

If a kimono is meant to be worn by men who practice martial arts, make sure the fabric is a light material that is still tough enough that it could withstand exposure to rip-inducing strain. If the attire is for a formal event, the choice of kimono should be something lighter. Traditionally, the garment was made from silk, but modern fabrics have also been introduced in making light and strong kimonos while observe the design in the weave of the fabrics. Women's formal kimono is often detailed with a lot of designs. Men's kimono also has designs but not as heavy.

Shopping for a kimono is not something that men look forward to. After all, you can't just go to a clothing store and expect to find one easily. When you do find one, they are often priced so high. The internet is quite probably the last resort of people who are looking for one. When you go online, you will be surprised at the vast amount of websites that specialize in selling kimono in various styles and patterns. The prices are more reasonable, too.