黒留袖会
Kurotomesode Dinner Night
Give your kurotomesode another occasion.
Many kurotomesode are only worn once for a wedding or family celebration, then carefully put away for years. This evening is simply a reason to wear them again.
22 November 2026 (Sun)
18:00-20:00
sui. / Düsseldorf
黒留袖に、
もう一度出番を。
For this evening, the occasion is the kimono itself.
Kurotomesode is one of the most formal types of kimono — and because of that, there are very few opportunities to wear one.
No wedding.
No ceremony.
No special role to fulfil.
Just an evening to dress up, enjoy the details of your kimono, have dinner, and spend time with others who love kimono.
If there is a kurotomesode waiting in your wardrobe, this is its invitation out.
特別な日でなくても、
着物を楽しむ。
Kurotomesode
Traditional or modern styling — both are welcome.
You are welcome to wear your kurotomesode in the traditional way, or style it more freely to suit yourself.
The purpose of this evening is not to judge how anyone wears kimono.
It is simply to wear it.
Kurotomesode
Course Menu
A special course menu will be served for the evening, combining Japanese influences with seasonal ingredients.
The final menu may change slightly depending on seasonal availability.
Additional drinks may be ordered separately.
Welcome
— A glass of wine
Starter
— Seafood Caesar Salad
— Burrata with Fig Tempura
Intermediate
— Sushi & Sashimi
Main
— Madai (sea bream) grilled with shio-koji or Ribeye steak
Dessert
— Basque-style Orange Cheesecake
Drinks ordered separately.
Venue
sui.
Bismarckstraße 58
40210 Düsseldorf
Details
22 November 2026 (Sun)
18:00-20:00
sui. / Düsseldorf
10 people max
€ 95- per person
Registration closes on 1st November, or earlier once all 10 places are filled.
FAQ
If you have questions, feel free to contact me at mail [at] biyori.co or use the contact form.
I received a kurotomesode from my mother-in-law that had never been worn. It was still in its tatōshi, with the shitsuke-ito still attached.
It had been made for my husband’s grandmother, probably with the intention of wearing it to a family wedding, but she never had the chance to wear it before she passed away.
The kimono remained completely untouched.
I started thinking that if I waited for my own children’s weddings, it might stay unworn for many more years.
So I decided not to wait for an occasion, but to create one.
No. Traditional dressing is very welcome, but this is not a formal ceremony.
If you prefer a more contemporary style, you are welcome to do so.
That is completely fine.
You do not need to be an experienced kimono wearer to join.
If you would like help with dressing, please contact us before booking.
No. This gathering is not organised for profit.
The participation fee goes entirely toward the dinner and drinks included in the evening. Biyori does not receive a profit from the ticket price.
The idea is simply to create an occasion to wear kurotomesode, enjoy a good meal together, and meet others who love kimono.
Reserve your place
Cancellation Policy
Bookings are binding once payment has been made. As the dinner is arranged in advance and places are limited, cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your place to another person by informing us in advance.
Wearing your kurotomesode yourself?
Kimono Sunao has a very clear step-by-step video showing how to dress in kurotomesode, from padding through to the nijū-daiko obi. The video is in Japanese, but the movements are easy to follow even if you don’t speak Japanese.
And if you’d rather practise with some guidance, you’re welcome to book a private lesson with me before the event.