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AngelZhou · 07-08-2007, 06:01 PM

~ [Yukata Lovers] Club ~

Love yukatas? Can’t help not to get one? Want to know how to wear it properly? Join the yukata club! XD

We can chit-chat about yukatas ( and Natsumatsuri of course >3 ) post yukata pictures, organize a yukata outing, or perhaps even swap yukatas! =D
( The cheapest way to get a new yukata? XD swap with your friends! )

Where to get yukatas?

FIRST HAND

*PHYSICAL SHOPS*

~You can see and try one out in real life~

1. Akihabara Japan Products
Location:
- The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #03-03, Singapore 059817
- Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria Street, #03-25, Singapore 188021
Nearest MRT station: Clarke Quay (NE5) / Bugis (EW12)
Price is rather expensive but they have a huge range and you can even order / custom made the getas you want if they are not available at the shop. Also available are yukatas for kids ^^
Related stuff includes kitsuke accessories available as sets or individually, getas, bags etc. Kimonos available too, although much more expensive than a yukata.
Service: The ladies who serve the customers are very helpful and friendly. I was shown some photos taken in Japan when I asked for some products. They definitely know their products well.
Price range: normal obi from S$40, pre-tied butterfly obi from S$80, getas from S$49.90, tabi socks from S$30. Sets for men tend to be about S$70 whereas ladies’ sets tend to be about S$150
Members' Review: I think they have the largest range of items but the shopkeeper is not very happy when I browse without buying. And their prices and high...but you can get nice items like yukata obi with interesting patterns sold individually. To date I have bought one purple obi ($60, okay price) with windchime pattern and one yukata with goldfish pattern (at $106, it's totally not worth it, IMHO). They have cotton koshihimo for $15 (see Taka's price for shibori koshihimo).

2. BHG ( old name : Seiyu )
Location:
- BHG Bugis, 230 Victoria Street, #03-01, Bugis Junction, Singapore 188024
- BHG Choa Chu Kang, 21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 #01-02/04 & #02-02/07 Lot 1 Shoppers' Mall, Singapore 689812
- BHG Bishan, 9 Bishan Place, #01-05/#02-03/#03-01, Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Singapore 579837
- BHG Tampines, 2 Tampines Central 5, #01-06, #02-08 & #03-07, Century Square Shopping Centre, Singapore 529509
Nearest MRT station: Bugis (EW12) / Choa Chu Kang (NS4) / Bishan (NS17) / Tampines (EW2)
Seasonal, only available during their Japan Sale during August. Other stuff available includes uchiwa, furishiki and men’s jinbei. Range is very limited but the geta is far cheaper than those sold at Akihabara Japan Products.
Service: Staff doesn’t really know much about the product hence you need to do your research beforehand. They claimed that they had received special training on how to wear yukata. But I remember asking if they sell any obi and they don’t know what an obi is.
Price range: Ladies’ yukata set at S$129.

3. Meidi-Ya and Kinokuniya Liang Court
Location: 177 River Valley Road, Singapore 179030
#B1-50 and #03-50 respectively.
Nearest MRT station: Clarke Quay (NE5)
Kinokuniya Liang court stocks getas whereas Meidi-Ya stocks yukatas for children.
Price range: Getas at $47.90 onwards, and children’s yukatas at $47

4. Takashimaya (Talking Hall)
Location: B1, Takashimaya, Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road, Singapore 238873
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
Year round, variety depends on season. Normally not more than 10 sets on display. Related stuff available include geta, obi and shibori-dyed koshihimo.
Price range: Bare ladies yukata at S$79, and men’s at around S$49. Ladies’ 3 piece sets at S$159.
Members' Review: What I bought from them was a kurotomesode with embroidered cranes on ro fabric (a kind of translucent fabric for summer wear) and shibori koshihimo. Their koshihimo are very nice and will last you a long time. I started buying from them before yukatawarehouse existed. But stopped now cos of cheaper options. Haha. I like them for their staff who are helpful and never give me cold stares every time I hang around there. Being a department store, they will always have some items in stock and their price never varies much nor do they try to cheat you. Downside is they do not have a large range of yukata items, except during summer period.

5. Nagomi Gift Shop
Location: The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #03-80, Singapore 059817
Nearest MRT station: Clark Quay (NE5)
This is a relatively new shop. Fairly large selection. Related stuff available includes getas, bags and yukata kitsuke sets.
Price range: Bare ladies’ yukata from S$69 - S$329. Obis also vary around the same price range. Kitsuke set at S$49.
Members' Review: Is good for its yukata innner items set. Bought one from there and its more than worth its price. However I find their yukata sets more expensive than the first two shops. Range-wise it is similar to Taka.
6. Patch Magic
Location: 1 Scotts Road, #04-30 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
This is a pretty neat shop hidden in Shaw Centre. The owner stocks a limited range of yukata and yukata sets, as well as a few getas. You can visit their site at http://www.patchmagicsingapore.com. They have a sister shop selling Japanese art pieces, L’escalier, above Kinokuniya SIMS.
Price range: About S$140 for ladies’ set.

*ONLINE SHOPS*
It is strongly recommended that you approach an online seller if you are looking for first hand item, as such sources need not pay rental fees for a storefront, hence the price is notably cheaper compared to physical shops.

1. Deypherus
She orders some girls’ yukatas, obi, butterfly obi, and getas from Japan. Some are already in-stock and you can check out the pictures at her thread. It will be cheaper if you get a set.
She also sells second hand yukatas as well; hence it is best to ask before purchasing anything.
Service: Nice seller to deal with. Best is to add her at msn and talk to her personally on what you want. She also has some real life pictures taken by her personally for you to check out.
You can choose to go to her house at Bedok to view the items.
Price range: check out at the thread lah XD
Link: CLEARANCE! Yukata, Obi and Geta Instock.

2. YukataWarehouse
She imports yukata sets, yukata fukubukuro / lucky packs, getas, obis, pretied obis, etc for both guys and girls. Her value-for-money products are the yukata sets and fukubukuro / lucky packs. Seasonal, as batch orders usually starts from June and end shortly after September.
She recently have Mailing List. Members who sign up on the mailing list will get updates and special offer.
Service: Another great seller that easy to deal with. Easiest way to contact is by PM and email. She handles enquiries well and definitely knows her products. She even offered me some tips on storing my yukata and such. One of the plus point is Yukata Warehouse usually gives Japanese snacks / sweets as gifts for the customers.
Price range: The yukata lucky packs are definitely a steal! You can get a yukata + obi + geta + other stuffs for less than S$100
Link: http://yukatawarehouse.livejournal.com
SgCafe Link: http://sgcafe.com/clothes-accessorie...ore-47919.html

2. The Mikan by Qubicfactor
Qubicfactor is one of our yukata lover member cum resident takoyaki uncle. He's has a deep interest in yukata and Japanese culture as a whole ( proved by the comprehensive write up he did on his blog that has been significantly contribute to this listing ) The selection range might not be as huge as other online seller, but they're still a steal! Most of his goods are already in Singapore while some are in transit / going to be sent. Personally, I think the advantage of buying from him is he's not only selling during yukata sale season make it possible for people who is urgently looking for yukata in off season. Currently, the yukata are only meant for female.
Service: A good seller and very helpful on all the enquiries. He's very easy to deal with. Best way to contact him is through PM if you are an sgcafe member. He's pretty active on forum so all replies will be given pretty fast.
On special occasion he will throw in free gift too, like special carrier bag.
Price range: A single yukata goes for $49 onwards, traditional obi $25, pre-tied obi $45, yukata+obi+kinchaku+koshihimu $88. Occasionally, there will be auction too.
PS. Qubic offer a special discount ( around $5-$10 off the listed price ) for Yukata Lover member!
Link:---[The Mikan]---
For more information, please PM Qubicfactor instead =)

Yukata Batch Order by Yukino-Chan *not from Japan*
She's ordering her yukata from taobao ( China ) so price generally are more affordable for most of us ^^
Link: http://yukin0-chan.livejournal.com/

SECOND HAND
Mostly have stains and even tears as they are vintage second hand items. Of course, you may get a good bargain sometimes =D

~ For those with a “budget’ ~

1. “Yukata Auntie” Doris
Nearest MRT station: Jurong East (EW24/NS1)
Extremely friendly lady ^^ She don’t really sell yukata anymore though, but sometimes if you are lucky she does occasionally entertain buyers ( more or less only applicable to her old regulars )
Service: Really friendly lady and very approachable. You know that yukatas are her passion when you have a conversation with her. The “shop” is her house so it feels very homely to go there.
Price range: S$ 15++ for a yukata + obi
( Koshihimo to tie your yukata is given away for free )
UPDATE : The Yukata Auntie already move overseas~

2. Haji Lane Shops
Nearest MRT station: Bugis (EW12)
There are a few shops selling second hand yukatas. I know one of it called “House of Japan” and "Jap Vintage". According to one of the members, you may find steal buys here. However please take not that they do not sell obis so you need to get it from somewhere else. The shops here sell real vintage kimono, which vary greatly in formality from wool hitoe to the all- black-five-crested mofuku. But do note that most of the clothes that end up here have some sort of defects or damage, since they are, after all, vintage. If you intend to buy kimono from this shop, it is suggested that you arm yourself with some basic knowledge of kimono construction, because you will very likely find ripped seams in need of fixing. Check items carefully for stains, in particular, soya sauce. If the item is made out of a washable material, the stains may lighten or come out in the wash, but many of the kimono here are silk, on which soya sauce is effectively permanent. At other times kimono here may have holes. That said, it is almost impossible to find articles here that are in perfect condition. Tip: If you want to learn how to sew kimono or yukata, this is a good place to buy a cheap one to take apart.
Price range: S$25- S$65 generally for the things there.

3. Ancient Link
Location: Katong Mall, #02-19
Nearest MRT station: No MRT station around >,< I took bus 16 from Bedok and Stormywish took bus 15 from Tampines
This is a relatively small and undiscovered shop but their vintage kimono range is exquisite. It's a MUST VISIT if you are into vintage stuffs. You can find the haori (mostly black), furisode, tomesode, kimono obi and furisode for kids (more like decoration piece~) All of the stuffs are vintage. Most of the design are more matured and tone down, a lot of the pieces are in black.
Service: We were served by Ian, the owner. He's a very nice guy in mid 20's (he said on weekday usually his mum would be the one who take care of the shop) Ian is very patient (with us messing around his shop lol) and resourceful. He know exactly what techniques are used on the pieces and which era the kimono came from. He even show me some of his books about kimono and relate it to the piece I like. When I tried the kimono on, he would help me find matching obi to go with it.
Price range: The normal ladies kimono around 80 bucks, those with pattern around 150 bucks, furisode above 200 bucks and the wedding kimono around 300 bucks. Obi for kimono around 80 bucks and above.
PS. Can ask for discount, just said that you are Angel's friend (and if he can't remember me, just said Angel who is Doris' friend)
Members' Review: Went yesterday with my friend who lives around that area. Because I have no idea how to get there on my own. Not a big shop, but like what Angel said, the owner is very helpful and passionate about kimono. He will be even more helpful if he sees that his customers are passionate too. Most of his items are expensive and what I call collector's range. Haha, I wouldn't dare wear his stuff...I'm more into modern and wearer-friendly. But my friend who likes old pre-WWII things bought a kurotomesode, which he went out to get from his storage area.

Yukata Rentals

1)http://www.thewearhouse.org.sg/costumeHire.aspx

2)Member Yukikahou doing rentals too
Link : kahouya.blogspot.com

DISCLAIMER:
Information listed here is compiled from different members and sources. As such, I'm in no way responsible for any unrecorded changes or wrong information. Some information might not be updated or current. We are not endorsing any of these sources and are in no way related to them.

If there is any other place I missed out, feel free to post here so I can add to the list ^^
I will only limit the list to Singapore-based sources.

With so many places selling yukata that meets everyone's needs and budgets, THERE IS NO REASON NOT TO OWN ONE! >3 Every girl ( and guy too! ) need a yukata to complete their summer wardrobe! =D

And because pictures speak louder than words, please check out this blog entry that belongs to one of our members, Qubicfactor :
http://aquayume.hydrozen.net/blog/wordpress/?p=100
Entries include ( but not limited to ) pictures of some shops listed above, websites that sell yukatas and ships to Singapore, and other miscellaneous yukata related information.

*Various links on how to wear yukata / kimono / obi etc*

For yukata
http://www.kimonodonya.com/english/howto.html
http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...ar_yukata.html
( cartoon ver xD )
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/en...ata/index.html
Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtRReWV4Ksc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAd9YqWyCHQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5HLXRjsfeo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1rj6ao4E28
Obis
http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...ar_yukata.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmZC9HrCNDk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vgyF7t2-xA

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35879.asp
( no pictures. all words >.< )
http://www.japanesekimono.com/obi_belts.htm
( no pictures too, but there's a variety of information about the Japanese kimono which you can learn from there >.< )

http://www.msknight.com/kk/tyingobi.htm
http://ongaku-society.org/go/articles/yukata-kitsuke/ - All words, no pictures..
http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...nhaba_obi.html - Hanaba obi
http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...mouth_obi.html - Clam's mouth obi
http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...nesan_obi.html - Anesan obi
http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...usubi_obi.html - Musubi obi
http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...erfly_obi.html - Butterfly obi
Kimono Obi
http://www.risingsunimports.com/obi/howtotieobi.html
http://kimonoan.com/nagoya01.php - Nicely detailed kimono obi. =o

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We reserve the right to reject any membership application / revoke any membership status should the member be found guilty of misconduct. This may include but is not limited to harassing fellow members / causing disturbances mentally or physically and committing offenses that will result in a bad image for the Yukata Lover’s Club. This rule is intended to protect both the Yukata Lover’s Club and its members as a whole. If you do not agree to this rule, please do not join.

Past Events :

* NATSU MATSURI, 25th August 2007
Organized by Matashiki

* YUKATA PHOTOSHOOT, Chinese Garden, end of 2007
Organized by Peggy Hime and Deypherus.

*YUKATA CLUB CASUAL OUTING, Chinese Garden, 19/01/2008
Organized by Xianna and Thelindra.

*YUKATA LOVER’S CLUB OUTING @ ANGEL'S HOUSE, 13th April 2008
Organized by Angel ( with Co-host Yukino & Stormy )
Takoyaki Stall : Q-Chan
pictures : http://sgcafe.com/images/t-yukata-ou...ml#post3699134

*NATSU MATSURI @ JAPANESE PRIMARY SCHOOL, 23 August 2008.
Organized by JAS, Information provided from Qubicfactor.
Information on Natsu Matsuri : Natsumatsuri [夏祭り] 2008

*NATSU MATSURI @ JAPANESE PRIMARY SCHOOL, 22 August 2009.
Organized by JAS, Information provided from Qubicfactor.
Information on Natsu Matusri : Natsumatsuri [夏祭り] 2009

UPCOMING EVENT :
No updates yet. Anyone wanna organize / have any idea? Please kindly let me know!

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reila · 07-08-2007, 06:20 PM

memememmememe??

*waves*

going get yukata 2m~~

cageddice · 07-08-2007, 06:29 PM

konnichiwa!
i wanna join tooo~ ^^

AngelZhou · 07-08-2007, 06:30 PM

reila & cageddice > welcome to the club =D

Stormywish · 07-08-2007, 06:30 PM

Can't wait for Natsu Matsuri XD

*stress stress*
No yukata to wear yet...
I wanna get a set of yukata =D

reila · 07-08-2007, 06:32 PM

thanks

reila · 07-08-2007, 06:33 PM

join yukata outing 2m?

cageddice · 07-08-2007, 06:35 PM

yayyyyyyyyy^^
i CANT WAIT FOR TMR'S OUTING!

Naoki · 07-08-2007, 06:39 PM

me also want to join this grp ^.^

AngelZhou · 07-08-2007, 06:44 PM

stromy & naoki > YAYYYYYYY more member XD

stromy > you not getting that yukata sets meh? i thot you like that blue ones. Or if you feeling random get lucky pack like me >3

AngelZhou · 07-08-2007, 06:46 PM

i cant wait for natsu matsuri >,< minna-san, dont forget to take group pictures XD everyone MUST come in yukata =D

Naoki · 07-08-2007, 06:56 PM

no worries, angelzhou. XD

ettoo, at the House of Jpn, the yukata comes with the obi no? >.<

Matashiki · 07-08-2007, 06:57 PM

oioioi! how about me? angel, you forgpt about me... T^T how could you...

*goes to a corner to cry*

uenki · 07-08-2007, 07:00 PM

*raises hand* =D
I'm still learning how to wear a yukata properly Q.O
Hope I can wear it nicely on natsu matsuri >.<

AngelZhou · 07-08-2007, 07:03 PM

naoki > sorry i cant help, cuz i never buy from house of japan

mata > WHERE GOT lol I go post at your thread asking people join mah >3

uenki > it's okay, can help each other there =D\

Yayness for more member >3

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AngelZhou Member Equipped With Machine Gun For Posting Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ゜o○☆○o゜ベドク Posts: 14,957 Trade rep: 0 (0%)	~ [Yukata Lovers] Club ~ ~ [Yukata Lovers] Club ~ Love yukatas? Can’t help not to get one? Want to know how to wear it properly? Join the yukata club! XD We can chit-chat about yukatas ( and Natsumatsuri of course >3 ) post yukata pictures, organize a yukata outing, or perhaps even swap yukatas! =D ( The cheapest way to get a new yukata? XD swap with your friends! ) Where to get yukatas? FIRST HAND *PHYSICAL SHOPS* ~You can see and try one out in real life~ 1. Akihabara Japan Products Location: - The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #03-03, Singapore 059817 - Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria Street, #03-25, Singapore 188021 Nearest MRT station: Clarke Quay (NE5) / Bugis (EW12) Price is rather expensive but they have a huge range and you can even order / custom made the getas you want if they are not available at the shop. Also available are yukatas for kids ^^ Related stuff includes kitsuke accessories available as sets or individually, getas, bags etc. Kimonos available too, although much more expensive than a yukata. Service: The ladies who serve the customers are very helpful and friendly. I was shown some photos taken in Japan when I asked for some products. They definitely know their products well. Price range: normal obi from S$40, pre-tied butterfly obi from S$80, getas from S$49.90, tabi socks from S$30. Sets for men tend to be about S$70 whereas ladies’ sets tend to be about S$150 Members' Review: I think they have the largest range of items but the shopkeeper is not very happy when I browse without buying. And their prices and high...but you can get nice items like yukata obi with interesting patterns sold individually. To date I have bought one purple obi ($60, okay price) with windchime pattern and one yukata with goldfish pattern (at $106, it's totally not worth it, IMHO). They have cotton koshihimo for $15 (see Taka's price for shibori koshihimo). 2. BHG ( old name : Seiyu ) Location: - BHG Bugis, 230 Victoria Street, #03-01, Bugis Junction, Singapore 188024 - BHG Choa Chu Kang, 21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 #01-02/04 & #02-02/07 Lot 1 Shoppers' Mall, Singapore 689812 - BHG Bishan, 9 Bishan Place, #01-05/#02-03/#03-01, Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Singapore 579837 - BHG Tampines, 2 Tampines Central 5, #01-06, #02-08 & #03-07, Century Square Shopping Centre, Singapore 529509 Nearest MRT station: Bugis (EW12) / Choa Chu Kang (NS4) / Bishan (NS17) / Tampines (EW2) Seasonal, only available during their Japan Sale during August. Other stuff available includes uchiwa, furishiki and men’s jinbei. Range is very limited but the geta is far cheaper than those sold at Akihabara Japan Products. Service: Staff doesn’t really know much about the product hence you need to do your research beforehand. They claimed that they had received special training on how to wear yukata. But I remember asking if they sell any obi and they don’t know what an obi is. Price range: Ladies’ yukata set at S$129. 3. Meidi-Ya and Kinokuniya Liang Court Location: 177 River Valley Road, Singapore 179030 #B1-50 and #03-50 respectively. Nearest MRT station: Clarke Quay (NE5) Kinokuniya Liang court stocks getas whereas Meidi-Ya stocks yukatas for children. Price range: Getas at $47.90 onwards, and children’s yukatas at $47 4. Takashimaya (Talking Hall) Location: B1, Takashimaya, Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road, Singapore 238873 Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22) Year round, variety depends on season. Normally not more than 10 sets on display. Related stuff available include geta, obi and shibori-dyed koshihimo. Price range: Bare ladies yukata at S$79, and men’s at around S$49. Ladies’ 3 piece sets at S$159. Members' Review: What I bought from them was a kurotomesode with embroidered cranes on ro fabric (a kind of translucent fabric for summer wear) and shibori koshihimo. Their koshihimo are very nice and will last you a long time. I started buying from them before yukatawarehouse existed. But stopped now cos of cheaper options. Haha. I like them for their staff who are helpful and never give me cold stares every time I hang around there. Being a department store, they will always have some items in stock and their price never varies much nor do they try to cheat you. Downside is they do not have a large range of yukata items, except during summer period. 5. Nagomi Gift Shop Location: The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #03-80, Singapore 059817 Nearest MRT station: Clark Quay (NE5) This is a relatively new shop. Fairly large selection. Related stuff available includes getas, bags and yukata kitsuke sets. Price range: Bare ladies’ yukata from S$69 - S$329. Obis also vary around the same price range. Kitsuke set at S$49. Members' Review: Is good for its yukata innner items set. Bought one from there and its more than worth its price. However I find their yukata sets more expensive than the first two shops. Range-wise it is similar to Taka. 6. Patch Magic Location: 1 Scotts Road, #04-30 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208 Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22) This is a pretty neat shop hidden in Shaw Centre. The owner stocks a limited range of yukata and yukata sets, as well as a few getas. You can visit their site at http://www.patchmagicsingapore.com. They have a sister shop selling Japanese art pieces, L’escalier, above Kinokuniya SIMS. Price range: About S$140 for ladies’ set. *ONLINE SHOPS* It is strongly recommended that you approach an online seller if you are looking for first hand item, as such sources need not pay rental fees for a storefront, hence the price is notably cheaper compared to physical shops. 1. Deypherus She orders some girls’ yukatas, obi, butterfly obi, and getas from Japan. Some are already in-stock and you can check out the pictures at her thread. It will be cheaper if you get a set. She also sells second hand yukatas as well; hence it is best to ask before purchasing anything. Service: Nice seller to deal with. Best is to add her at msn and talk to her personally on what you want. She also has some real life pictures taken by her personally for you to check out. You can choose to go to her house at Bedok to view the items. Price range: check out at the thread lah XD Link: CLEARANCE! Yukata, Obi and Geta Instock. 2. YukataWarehouse She imports yukata sets, yukata fukubukuro / lucky packs, getas, obis, pretied obis, etc for both guys and girls. Her value-for-money products are the yukata sets and fukubukuro / lucky packs. Seasonal, as batch orders usually starts from June and end shortly after September. She recently have Mailing List. Members who sign up on the mailing list will get updates and special offer. Service: Another great seller that easy to deal with. Easiest way to contact is by PM and email. She handles enquiries well and definitely knows her products. She even offered me some tips on storing my yukata and such. One of the plus point is Yukata Warehouse usually gives Japanese snacks / sweets as gifts for the customers. Price range: The yukata lucky packs are definitely a steal! You can get a yukata + obi + geta + other stuffs for less than S$100 Link: http://yukatawarehouse.livejournal.com SgCafe Link: http://sgcafe.com/clothes-accessorie...ore-47919.html 2. The Mikan by Qubicfactor Qubicfactor is one of our yukata lover member cum resident takoyaki uncle. He's has a deep interest in yukata and Japanese culture as a whole ( proved by the comprehensive write up he did on his blog that has been significantly contribute to this listing ) The selection range might not be as huge as other online seller, but they're still a steal! Most of his goods are already in Singapore while some are in transit / going to be sent. Personally, I think the advantage of buying from him is he's not only selling during yukata sale season make it possible for people who is urgently looking for yukata in off season. Currently, the yukata are only meant for female. Service: A good seller and very helpful on all the enquiries. He's very easy to deal with. Best way to contact him is through PM if you are an sgcafe member. He's pretty active on forum so all replies will be given pretty fast. On special occasion he will throw in free gift too, like special carrier bag. Price range: A single yukata goes for $49 onwards, traditional obi $25, pre-tied obi $45, yukata+obi+kinchaku+koshihimu $88. Occasionally, there will be auction too. PS. Qubic offer a special discount ( around $5-$10 off the listed price ) for Yukata Lover member! Link:---[The Mikan]--- For more information, please PM Qubicfactor instead =) Yukata Batch Order by Yukino-Chan not from Japan She's ordering her yukata from taobao ( China ) so price generally are more affordable for most of us ^^ Link: http://yukin0-chan.livejournal.com/ SECOND HAND Mostly have stains and even tears as they are vintage second hand items. Of course, you may get a good bargain sometimes =D ~ For those with a “budget’ ~ 1. “Yukata Auntie” Doris Nearest MRT station: Jurong East (EW24/NS1) Extremely friendly lady ^^ She don’t really sell yukata anymore though, but sometimes if you are lucky she does occasionally entertain buyers ( more or less only applicable to her old regulars ) Service: Really friendly lady and very approachable. You know that yukatas are her passion when you have a conversation with her. The “shop” is her house so it feels very homely to go there. Price range: S$ 15++ for a yukata + obi ( Koshihimo to tie your yukata is given away for free ) UPDATE : The Yukata Auntie already move overseas~ 2. Haji Lane Shops Nearest MRT station: Bugis (EW12) There are a few shops selling second hand yukatas. I know one of it called “House of Japan” and "Jap Vintage". According to one of the members, you may find steal buys here. However please take not that they do not sell obis so you need to get it from somewhere else. The shops here sell real vintage kimono, which vary greatly in formality from wool hitoe to the all- black-five-crested mofuku. But do note that most of the clothes that end up here have some sort of defects or damage, since they are, after all, vintage. If you intend to buy kimono from this shop, it is suggested that you arm yourself with some basic knowledge of kimono construction, because you will very likely find ripped seams in need of fixing. Check items carefully for stains, in particular, soya sauce. If the item is made out of a washable material, the stains may lighten or come out in the wash, but many of the kimono here are silk, on which soya sauce is effectively permanent. At other times kimono here may have holes. That said, it is almost impossible to find articles here that are in perfect condition. Tip: If you want to learn how to sew kimono or yukata, this is a good place to buy a cheap one to take apart. Price range: S$25- S$65 generally for the things there. 3. Ancient Link Location: Katong Mall, #02-19 Nearest MRT station: No MRT station around >,< I took bus 16 from Bedok and Stormywish took bus 15 from Tampines This is a relatively small and undiscovered shop but their vintage kimono range is exquisite. It's a MUST VISIT if you are into vintage stuffs. You can find the haori (mostly black), furisode, tomesode, kimono obi and furisode for kids (more like decoration piece~) All of the stuffs are vintage. Most of the design are more matured and tone down, a lot of the pieces are in black. Service: We were served by Ian, the owner. He's a very nice guy in mid 20's (he said on weekday usually his mum would be the one who take care of the shop) Ian is very patient (with us messing around his shop lol) and resourceful. He know exactly what techniques are used on the pieces and which era the kimono came from. He even show me some of his books about kimono and relate it to the piece I like. When I tried the kimono on, he would help me find matching obi to go with it. Price range: The normal ladies kimono around 80 bucks, those with pattern around 150 bucks, furisode above 200 bucks and the wedding kimono around 300 bucks. Obi for kimono around 80 bucks and above. PS. Can ask for discount, just said that you are Angel's friend (and if he can't remember me, just said Angel who is Doris' friend) Members' Review: Went yesterday with my friend who lives around that area. Because I have no idea how to get there on my own. Not a big shop, but like what Angel said, the owner is very helpful and passionate about kimono. He will be even more helpful if he sees that his customers are passionate too. Most of his items are expensive and what I call collector's range. Haha, I wouldn't dare wear his stuff...I'm more into modern and wearer-friendly. But my friend who likes old pre-WWII things bought a kurotomesode, which he went out to get from his storage area. Yukata Rentals 1)http://www.thewearhouse.org.sg/costumeHire.aspx 2)Member Yukikahou doing rentals too Link : kahouya.blogspot.com DISCLAIMER: Information listed here is compiled from different members and sources. As such, I'm in no way responsible for any unrecorded changes or wrong information. Some information might not be updated or current. We are not endorsing any of these sources and are in no way related to them. If there is any other place I missed out, feel free to post here so I can add to the list ^^ I will only limit the list to Singapore-based sources. With so many places selling yukata that meets everyone's needs and budgets, THERE IS NO REASON NOT TO OWN ONE! >3 Every girl ( and guy too! ) need a yukata to complete their summer wardrobe! =D And because pictures speak louder than words, please check out this blog entry that belongs to one of our members, Qubicfactor : http://aquayume.hydrozen.net/blog/wordpress/?p=100 Entries include ( but not limited to ) pictures of some shops listed above, websites that sell yukatas and ships to Singapore, and other miscellaneous yukata related information. *Various links on how to wear yukata / kimono / obi etc* For yukata http://www.kimonodonya.com/english/howto.html http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...ar_yukata.html ( cartoon ver xD ) http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/en...ata/index.html Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtRReWV4Ksc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAd9YqWyCHQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5HLXRjsfeo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1rj6ao4E28 Obis http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...ar_yukata.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmZC9HrCNDk www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vgyF7t2-xA http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35879.asp ( no pictures. all words >.< ) http://www.japanesekimono.com/obi_belts.htm ( no pictures too, but there's a variety of information about the Japanese kimono which you can learn from there >.< ) http://www.msknight.com/kk/tyingobi.htm http://ongaku-society.org/go/articles/yukata-kitsuke/ - All words, no pictures.. http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...nhaba_obi.html - Hanaba obi http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...mouth_obi.html - Clam's mouth obi http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...nesan_obi.html - Anesan obi http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...usubi_obi.html - Musubi obi http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/...erfly_obi.html - Butterfly obi Kimono Obi http://www.risingsunimports.com/obi/howtotieobi.html http://kimonoan.com/nagoya01.php - Nicely detailed kimono obi. =o ~ Memberlist ~ 1. AngelZhou 2. reila 3. cageddice 4. stormywish 5. naoki 6. matashiki 7. uenki 8. kura 9. DM_Cry 10. Dean_asw 11. Zelmer 12. Daijin 13. Yukin0-ChaN 14. miyuki 15. Little_Fool 16. twistedwhispers 17. Xianna 18. Thelindra 19. angeluxdevil 20. deypherus 21. peggy_hime 22. hara 23. Qubicfactor 24. vectors 25. Miu 26. ルキア 27. salesailor 28. snOwball 29. vogue_ace 30. yukikahou 31. deadsilence 32. blue_skiy 33. asumi 34. greenish 35. Greenzaku 36. Myirla 37. tsuyin 38. _kurohebi_ 39. DooDoo 40. Chichiri 41. konzen_phoenix 42. omiai 43. cheryllub 44. Lolipeg 45. Chthonian 46. kimi_eden 47. p7m13 48. Kizu 49. aisling 50. stereobox 51. uchiha.lulu 52. cutepetz 53. gillx 54. TA-TheMorningAfter 55. miyabi 56. Lenneth 57. esuteru akazuki 58. Hime.Oujo-Sama 59. kaoriin 60. Amano 61. pinkturtle 62. Kazuki Ryoma 63. schoolgal 64. Ruuchi 65. xN3IRx 66. Black_horse_088 67. CheRRies-* ♫ 68. yukire 69. Blue Icyangel 70. chibi chan 71. SESSHOMARUZOE 72. yuuka 73. ToyNanaka 74. amu-chan 75. Vanny 76. xiaohuiis 77. kayo21 78. SephoRa 79. je_no_senpai 80. Shin23 81. bluewen 82. :.Cyrus.: 83. Chips&Poteto 84. Tsukiko~x3 85. inga_teko01 86. plumandblossom 87. twlc_85 88. okuno mike-kun 89. yoru88 90. simplified 91. michellechan2211 92. SilverButterfly 93. cutie_kon We reserve the right to reject any membership application / revoke any membership status should the member be found guilty of misconduct. This may include but is not limited to harassing fellow members / causing disturbances mentally or physically and committing offenses that will result in a bad image for the Yukata Lover’s Club. This rule is intended to protect both the Yukata Lover’s Club and its members as a whole. If you do not agree to this rule, please do not join. Past Events : * NATSU MATSURI, 25th August 2007 Organized by Matashiki * YUKATA PHOTOSHOOT, Chinese Garden, end of 2007 Organized by Peggy Hime and Deypherus. YUKATA CLUB CASUAL OUTING, Chinese Garden, 19/01/2008 Organized by Xianna and Thelindra. YUKATA LOVER’S CLUB OUTING @ ANGEL'S HOUSE, 13th April 2008 Organized by Angel ( with Co-host Yukino & Stormy ) Takoyaki Stall : Q-Chan pictures : http://sgcafe.com/images/t-yukata-ou...ml#post3699134 NATSU MATSURI @ JAPANESE PRIMARY SCHOOL, 23 August 2008. Organized by JAS, Information provided from Qubicfactor. Information on Natsu Matsuri : Natsumatsuri [夏祭り] 2008 NATSU MATSURI @ JAPANESE PRIMARY SCHOOL, 22 August 2009. Organized by JAS, Information provided from Qubicfactor. Information on Natsu Matusri : Natsumatsuri [夏祭り] 2009 UPCOMING EVENT : No updates yet. Anyone wanna organize / have any idea? Please kindly let me know! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- btw everyone please check the first page to ensure that your name is there ( some of you might have changed nick ) Please post in BOLD the following if you want to join or have changed username: I WANT TO JOIN THE CLUB : [insert your username] or MY USERNAME HAS ALREADY CHANGED FROM [insert old username] to [insert new username]; member no [insert your membership number] If there is any new event/updates whatsoever, I’m going to mass PM everyone, and some people might not receive my PM because their username is no longer in use. So please ensure that your username is correct, and update us if you have changed it. Last edited by AngelZhou; 17-02-2010 at 11:58 PM.

07-08-2007, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
cageddice Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 「ゆりかご」 Posts: 6,005 Trade rep: 0 (0%)	konnichiwa! i wanna join tooo~ ^^ __________________ 今宵桜ゆらりと散り急ぐ..

07-08-2007, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
AngelZhou Member Equipped With Machine Gun For Posting Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ゜o○☆○o゜ベドク Posts: 14,957 Trade rep: 0 (0%)	reila & cageddice > welcome to the club =D __________________ .::☆º°¨¨°º Tiramisu, Black Coffee, and A Rainy Day~ º°¨¨°º ☆::.

07-08-2007, 06:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
reila Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: .A O I B A R A. Posts: 5,644 Trade rep: 0 (0%)	thanks Last edited by reila; 07-08-2007 at 08:45 PM.

07-08-2007, 06:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
cageddice Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 「ゆりかご」 Posts: 6,005 Trade rep: 0 (0%)	yayyyyyyyyy^^ i CANT WAIT FOR TMR'S OUTING! __________________ 今宵桜ゆらりと散り急ぐ..

07-08-2007, 06:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
reila Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: .A O I B A R A. Posts: 5,644 Trade rep: 0 (0%)	memememmememe?? waves going get yukata 2m~~

07-08-2007, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stormywish Post-Crazy Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In your closet Posts: 1,365 Trade rep: 0 (0%)	Can't wait for Natsu Matsuri XD stress stress No yukata to wear yet... I wanna get a set of yukata =D

07-08-2007, 06:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
reila Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: .A O I B A R A. Posts: 5,644 Trade rep: 0 (0%)	join yukata outing 2m?

07-08-2007, 06:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Naoki Whut- Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ayoyo Posts: 13,217 Trade rep: 1 (100%)	me also want to join this grp ^.^ __________________ HUR

07-08-2007, 06:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
AngelZhou Member Equipped With Machine Gun For Posting Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ゜o○☆○o゜ベドク Posts: 14,957 Trade rep: 0 (0%)	stromy & naoki > YAYYYYYYY more member XD stromy > you not getting that yukata sets meh? i thot you like that blue ones. Or if you feeling random get lucky pack like me >3 __________________ .::☆º°¨¨°º Tiramisu, Black Coffee, and A Rainy Day~ º°¨¨°º ☆::.

07-08-2007, 06:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
AngelZhou Member Equipped With Machine Gun For Posting Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ゜o○☆○o゜ベドク Posts: 14,957 Trade rep: 0 (0%)	i cant wait for natsu matsuri >,< minna-san, dont forget to take group pictures XD everyone MUST come in yukata =D __________________ .::☆º°¨¨°º Tiramisu, Black Coffee, and A Rainy Day~ º°¨¨°º ☆::.

07-08-2007, 06:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Naoki Whut- Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ayoyo Posts: 13,217 Trade rep: 1 (100%)	no worries, angelzhou. XD ettoo, at the House of Jpn, the yukata comes with the obi no? >.< __________________ HUR

07-08-2007, 06:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
Matashiki Post-Crazy Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lemme think..... i can't rmb... -_- Posts: 3,871 Trade rep: 0 (0%)	oioioi! how about me? angel, you forgpt about me... T^T how could you... goes to a corner to cry

07-08-2007, 07:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
uenki Post-Crazy Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: uruha's guitar's case Posts: 1,965 Trade rep: 0 (0%)	raises hand =D I'm still learning how to wear a yukata properly Q.O Hope I can wear it nicely on natsu matsuri >.< __________________

07-08-2007, 07:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
AngelZhou Member Equipped With Machine Gun For Posting Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ゜o○☆○o゜ベドク Posts: 14,957 Trade rep: 0 (0%)	naoki > sorry i cant help, cuz i never buy from house of japan mata > WHERE GOT lol I go post at your thread asking people join mah >3 uenki > it's okay, can help each other there =D\ Yayness for more member >3 __________________ .::☆º°¨¨°º Tiramisu, Black Coffee, and A Rainy Day~ º°¨¨°º ☆::.

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