Kimonos

Ourreversible kimonosare designed and sewn in France, in exclusive Oeko-Tex certified jacquards. Elegance, comfort and durability for everyday use.

Each Catherine Valentin kimono is a unique piece—reversible, wrap-around, tied with an OBI belt—that reinvents the Japanese silhouette with the elegance of French couture. From floral to geometric patterns, from luminous jacquards to warm tweeds, each piece tells a story woven thread by thread.

Wrap-around kimonos, oversized kimono coats, stoles, and ponchos—all handcrafted in Grenoble with French seams, no overlocking. High-density brocade-style jacquard textiles, woven in France by weavers labeled Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant, certified Organic & Oeko-Tex 100.

Wearing a Catherine Valentin kimono means choosing a piece that lasts, that is reversible, that adapts—from cocktails to sophisticated daily wear, from weddings to the stage.


Catherine Valentin – Reversible jacquard kimonos handcrafted in France

Who are we? Catherine Valentin is a French fashion house specializing in kimonos and Japanese-inspired silhouettes, handcrafted in Grenoble. All our textiles are woven in France by weavers labeled Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant, in high-density brocade-style jacquard, certified Organic and Oeko-Tex 100.

What can you find in this collection? More than 50 pieces: reversible wrap-around kimonos (TSUBAME, KIMIDORI, KOYO, SUKI, SAKURA, HANABI, HOSHI, HINTO, NODO, SHOGUN, OKU, SHIMOKU, ENDO, KAGOME, SHAYOU, BANINA, TAMPOPO, ASAGAO, TOKI, SHIZEN…), oversized kimono coats AKI and MORI (3 heights: 75, 85, 95 cm), NATSU flowing kimonos (KIKU, TSUBAME, OGI — one size, 100% FSC acetate), reversible PANJI stole (70 cm × 2 m), KEIKO tweed wool jacquard poncho. Patterns: Japanese florals, geometrics, brocade dots, filigree tone-on-tone, chevrons, checks. Colors: the entire palette, from immaculate white to deep black.

Materials & commitments: Organic cotton, Organic viscose, FSC viscose, FSC acetate, recycled polyester, polyamide, tweed wool, elastane. French seams, no overlocking. Sizes 34–46 and one size, custom-made possible. Made in France, Label Artisan d'Art de France.

Feel the quality of the textiles of our kimonos and hakamas before choosing.

Order your samples from the collection of your choice for €10.

This amount will be automatically deducted from your next order.

The collectionReversible women's kimonosembodies the alliance of French craftsmanship and Japanese elegance. Each piece is designed as a unique work, cut and sewn in our workshop in Grenoble, inexclusive jacquard textilesOeko-Tex 100 certified. Guaranteed to be free of toxic products, these kimonos are kind to both your skin and the environment.

Versatile and refined, reversible kimonos can be worn for any occasion: everyday for a modern and comfortable look, or at events for a bold elegance. Obi belts help structure your silhouette and add contrasting or colorful touches to suit your mood.

Among our flagship creations, you will find theNODO ecru kimono, the luminouskimono SAKURA pink, or even the sophisticatedHAMAGURI blue kimonoEach model is designed to match our hakama pants and skirts, to create a fluid, feminine and timeless silhouette.

By choosing a reversible kimono, you are choosing a durable, handmade piece that is environmentally friendly and faithful to the know-how of French artisanal sewing.