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Japanese Haori and Hakama Haori and hakama are essential components of traditional Japanese fashion, typically worn during festivals, coming-of-age ceremonies, and other big life events, similar to kimono. Continue reading to learn about these garments and how you can experience this part of Japanese culture for yourself. What is a Haori? A men's formal black haori (left) A haori is a formal overcoat worn over kimono. Though they are most commonly found as jacket length, there are also full or floor length haori. Their usage varies depending on the wearer's age and gender. Who Wears Haori In the past haori...

Stay at Home Organizing Tips – Closets and Clothing There are many benefits to organizing your closets and clothing. Organizing your closets and clothing can help you reduce stress, save time, find what you need when you need it, do less laundry (believe it or not), avoid the over-buying cycle (or buying things you don’t need because you didn’t know you already had them), enjoy the clothes you have, and just plain feel better! As professional organizers in Boston, closets and clothing are the things we organize the most. Follow these tips to let us help you to whip your...

But how can you be sure you’re getting rid of germs with your daily cleaning and laundry habits? We’ve gathered some important information from reliable sources to help keep you and your family as germ-free as possible. And when you choose Mulberrys for dry cleaning in Minneapolis and San Francisco, you can rely on us to take the appropriate steps to ensuring your clothes come back clean and free of most pathogens. Dry cleaning and laundry assists in killing pathogens in your clothing and household items in four different ways: Hot water: According to the WHO (World Health Organization) temperatures of 140 to 150...

Am I the only person organizing my closet right now? At Whitmor, we believe a well-organized home makes being at home more enjoyable and, as a family owned and operated company, that’s important to us. When morning routines run smoothly, because everything is in its place, your day starts off a better. When smart products help streamline household chores, maintaining them becomes less of a chore. Knowing that we play a role in that is what motivates us. You motivate us. Click here to grab the Whitmor 4 Section Fabric Closet Organizer Shelving with Built In Chrome Garment Rod for only...

Spring is swingin’ and summer is coming in hot. If you haven’t already ditched your wool pants, chances are you’re sweating, shopping for spring clothes or both. Men’s chinos are everywhere right now and are exactly what you need to crank your work wardrobe into high gear.  The best men’s chinos, like your stay-at-home sweats, are built for both speed and comfort, especially when the weather heats up. They’re a great change from the typical suit pant or the trouser you’ve been wearing since October and offer something more appropriate for the warm-weather seasons. Even during the work-from-home grind, wearing...