# Japanese-Inspired Blouses The Black Cropped Kimono Gives Your Closet a Bit of Culture By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-02-07 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cropped-kimono References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2010/02/05/the-furies-black-cropped-kimono/) & [oaknyc](http://www.oaknyc.com/just-in/women/furies-cropped-kimono.html) It’s always nice to add a few ethnic pieces to your wardrobe, and the Black Cropped Kimono shirt from The Furies is like a subtle taste of Japan for your closet. The jersey knit shirt works as a dramatic novelty piece that will look effortless when paired with a pair of dark skinny jeans. Add a bright patterned clutch and you will be ready for a night out on the town. Check out the Black Cropped Kimono in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ethnic-inspired Clothing:** Businesses could offer modern twists on traditional clothing styles and patterns from various cultures to appeal to consumers' desire for both uniqueness and inclusivity. - **Novelty Crop Tops:** Companies may create customizable crop tops with unique designs and fabrics to meet the growing demand for versatile, one-of-a-kind clothing while offering a new type of self-expression in apparel. - **Cultural-influenced Fashion:** Incorporating elements from different cultures, such as colors, fabrics, patterns, and textures can transform clothing to add new depth to the fashion industry and offer insights into different worlds. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Businesses in this industry could adapt and diversify their clothing lines to incorporate ethnic-influenced pieces and trends to stand out in the market and appeal to the ever-changing fashion demands of consumers. - **Textile and Fabric:** Companies specializing in this industry may create new fabrics that represent different cultures and styles to help fashion designers produce a new and unique look in their collections. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Companies in this industry can cater to the demand for personalized and unique clothing while improving customer experience and engagement through customizable designs and interactive online shopping experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kimono-Sukajan Fusion Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamato-lab.md) - [Kimino Making-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origata-collection.md) - [Understated V-Neck Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-hoodie.md) - [Horror Manga-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-junji-ito.md) - [Pop Style Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackpink-fc-tokyo.md) - [Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haori-light.md) - [Vibrant Anime Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yu-yu-hakusho-x-graniph.md) - [Anime-Centric Graphic Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-4.md) - [Japanese Handmade Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-handmade-goods.md)