My First Time Wearing A Kimono! | Photoshoot In Kyoto, Japan

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024

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  • @しゃい-r7d
    @しゃい-r7d Год назад +51

    Kimono used to be the casual clothes of the old Japanese people.
    It seems that the appropriation of culture is a hot topic overseas.
    Many Japanese people have no aversion to having people from any country wear kimonos.
    I hope you enjoy Japan.

  • @naturalexplorer
    @naturalexplorer Год назад +34

    Beautiful. You look fantastic in your kimono. Very respectful and smart with your hair tied up to the side. I feel confident the Japanese locals would enjoy seeing you walking through Kyoto in their traditional costume. Good experience and a great photographic souvenir.

  • @robned2442
    @robned2442 Год назад +11

    The color of fabrics you chose, brought out your natural beauty. Enjoy the spring weather.

  • @aturouoomura9504
    @aturouoomura9504 Год назад +34

    観光客が着物を着るこを批判する日本人はいないと思います。
    むしろ、着物を通して日本文化の理解を深めてもらえることを歓迎しています。

  • @NormanF62
    @NormanF62 Год назад +15

    Alina, you really look beautiful in that kimono! Reminds me of a world long since vanished, fragile, slow paced and full of ritual which the Lady Murasaki describes in the oldest novel in Japan, The Tale of Gengi. Heiian society is now remote in time and it can still be said our world has more need of tradition and not less! Loved the episode and your tribute is appreciated to a part of Japanese life and culture few outsiders see. Well done! 😊

  • @aanrokhani353
    @aanrokhani353 Год назад +8

    You know what Alina? You look more gracious in Kimono. I love it. Look at the reaction of the people around

  • @SyifaAdriana
    @SyifaAdriana Год назад +16

    Lovely video, Alina! This kimono has transformed you into a very elegant Queen! (Not that you were not before 😂) What an experience and beautiful photos, lovely choice of color! Definitely suits the spring season xxx
    I think the “wHiT3” people who said it’s a cultural appropriation must see it from another perspective, that it is actually a cultural appreciation!

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Год назад +2

      Thanks beauty! Yes cultural appreciation is definitely how I would define it!

  • @rahulrasam
    @rahulrasam Год назад +48

    Personally speaking, I don't consider wearing a country's traditional attire respectfully as cultural appropriation. I once dressed up in an Emarati Kandora (traditional men's attire) in Dubai , and it gave me a better understanding and appreciation for the local culture. You presented a key aspect of Japanese culture (traditional attire) with beauty and grace, and l look forward to the next one :)

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Год назад +10

      That’s lovely and totally agree!

    • @hadeseye2297
      @hadeseye2297 Год назад +2

      "cultural appropriation" is something that could only happen in USA. For Polish people like me it's total madness what kind of problems westerners do have.
      Same with political correctness. They just make new problems probably from boredom. xD Drink kwas chlebowy, piwo, or wódka and eat kiełbasa and pierogi.
      And what's most important be honest. Even if that will "hurt somebody's feelings". xD Truth straight between the eyes! Blunt and brutal. That's the way of Slavs, which means People of Word. Polish, Check, Slovenian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Russian. We will understand each other to some extent without even learning our languages. Cheers!

  • @truthseeker000000
    @truthseeker000000 Год назад +3

    You looked beautiful in that gorgeous kimono and Kyoto is the perfect setting to wear one in.

  • @brianabare7515
    @brianabare7515 Год назад +2

    I was given a kimono in Japan when I lived there- beautiful place wonderful people ❤️

  • @SilverOwls
    @SilverOwls Год назад +14

    I think as long as you are being respectful, it's fine for people of any culture. Happy Easter Alina 🤍

  • @jimross7648
    @jimross7648 Год назад +20

    Well, you choose a stunning kimono and I tend to agree that Kyoto is the place to do it. Since you choose a very colourful kimono there is no way you are going fade into the background. Most of the Japanese people I've met are not in the least offended by a foreigner wearing traditional Japanese dress. I'm sure you could find some Japanese who wouldn't feel that way, but the majority of the complaints probably come from the perpetually offended non Japanese group. Those who claim they are offended for the Japanese people, without the involvement or permission of Japanese people. I'm happy that you got to walk through the historic district streets where the scenery complemented your look. I know when I went to that shrine just climbing all the stairs was an effort. Doing that in Kimono with limitations in movement, props for that, and chaffing be damned. Interesting video and I'm glad that you enjoyed the experience. I know I enjoyed watching you have it.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Год назад +2

      Very true and yes, it is definitely a hike up those stairs!

    • @nasunoyoichi5253
      @nasunoyoichi5253 Год назад +2

      This comment is spot on: "Those who claim they are offended for the Japanese people, without the involvement or permission of Japanese people."
      As a Japanese American born in the U.S. with relatives n Japan, I've never once heard Japanese people being offended by kimono wearing, it's actually the opposite. And also this "perpetually offended non Japanese group" are the same people who like to "stick up" for other races who didn't ask for it.

  • @TomNook.
    @TomNook. Год назад +6

    Not when it's done so respectfully and beautifully as this!

  • @ervinsmoviecorner8748
    @ervinsmoviecorner8748 Год назад +16

    You wear a Kimono! A very beautiful photoshoot in Tokyo! Happy Easter, Alina!🐣🐣❤️❤️

  • @paulvule
    @paulvule Год назад +5

    A wonderful video! Thank you for sharing your experiences.

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261
    @theoadelaidabondocabe7261 Год назад +2

    Thanks you so much for this remarkable video today’s from Southeast Asia in Tokyo, Japan this weekend in April of 2023.I am looking forward for your next video from Tokyo, Japan in 2023❤❤❤

  • @DavidL23.
    @DavidL23. Год назад +6

    Hello Alina! 😄🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a fantastic day! This is a marvelous magnificent video! 😁👍❤️👏📹🇯🇵👘🌸🥇💯💫✨🌟 You look so wonderful in the Kimono dress Alina! It’s absolutely beautiful! The Temple of Kiyomizu dera looks really amazing! Thank you so much Alina to share with us this super excellent video. You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer! 😃👍👏✈️🌎📹🥇💯🏆💫🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful marvelous glorious blessed day. Have a fantastic time in Japan! 😊🙏❤️👋🇯🇵👍✨🌟

  • @ウズボー百田
    @ウズボー百田 Год назад +1

    You look just stunning❤ You chose the best one on you‼️Fall is also nice in Japan to visit . Please come again!❤

  • @citydrivertours
    @citydrivertours Год назад +7

    When i Watch you , you make my day

  • @Keith_Aerotrunk
    @Keith_Aerotrunk Год назад +2

    This video is really amazing! As someone who has always been fascinated by Japanese culture, I can't wait to experience this and learn more about the etiquette around wearing a kimono as a tourist by myself. It's great to hear that you consulted with locals and foreign friends to get a well-rounded perspective on the topic. And what a perfect setting to do a kimono photoshoot in - Kyoto is truly the cultural heart of Japan.

  • @beckham8347
    @beckham8347 Год назад +3

    Alina you are so beautiful, this traditional attire suits you so well. 🎉🎉🎉

  • @鍋-t1m
    @鍋-t1m Год назад +3

    I am 60 years old Japanese. In Japan, I don't think most people have such an idea about cultural promotion. Most of them would rather welcome it. I hope you can enjoy what you want to do more and more without worrying about it. GOOD!

  • @darellnewsome4459
    @darellnewsome4459 Год назад +2

    A very enjoyable video Alina! The Kimono was great. Thanks for sharing!

  • @marilovescoffee
    @marilovescoffee Год назад +7

    What a lovely kimono, and it suited you very well. Thank you for directly addressing the cultural appropriation question. I think it is an important one to consider, and you do such a great job of showing respect to all cultures.

  • @gabriellagirardi4741
    @gabriellagirardi4741 Год назад +4

    Hello Alina! You wore Kimono beautifully and I don't think it gives any disrespect to wear it in Japan; on the contrary Japanese people should be proud to see that even foreigners wear it as a sign of great respect towards this awesome country. Thank you very much for this nice video.

  • @gediminasmurauskas7817
    @gediminasmurauskas7817 Год назад +5

    Hi Alina! You are indeed mindful and respectful of Japanese culture in wearing a kimono. Lovely photoshoot! Beauty and grace!

  • @noname-dk7ri
    @noname-dk7ri Год назад +2

    全然!どんどん楽しんで下さい!

  • @leah436
    @leah436 Год назад +20

    When I lived in Korea I dressed in a traditional Hanbok for a celebration at the school, which was not my doing, the owners and other teachers wanted me to. It seemed like everyone appreciated that I wore the traditional dress as many of the parents, children and other teachers also wore it, and I think it would have been weirder and almost more disrespectful if I didn't wear it. It was lovely and I really enjoyed it.

  • @maureenalder8905
    @maureenalder8905 Год назад +2

    What a great experience for you and you looked so beautiful in the kimono..Happy Easter my friend from London 🐥 ❤

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Год назад +2

      Thank you and happy Easter to you as well!

  • @jamilmehaboob8193
    @jamilmehaboob8193 Год назад

    Kimono turns you different beautiful Alina. Thanks for your details about Japan tour. I really enjoy.

  • @丘バイキングのスローライフ

    観光客が着物を着て京都の古い街並みを歩いてみるのは良い体験になると思います。実際には歩き辛かったり暑かったり寒かったり窮屈だったりと昔の人の体験出来る。

  • @alexykong9378
    @alexykong9378 Год назад +2

    National Costumes are for all people, they are beautiful, comfortable and memorable!#

  • @paklingwong6514
    @paklingwong6514 Год назад +33

    as an asian i never understand the concept of cultural appropriation. should i feel bad every day when i put on my suit and tie to work as it is a western costume? am i a bad guy now cause i am not wearing cloths that are not come from my culture? thats very confusing🙄

  • @zzzeus78
    @zzzeus78 Год назад +1

    Random Japanese here. I've been wearing kimonos for quite some time, my mother is a kimono teacher, and with the two of us combined we have...well, TONS of kimonos and obis. Hey, they are beautiful, you can't blame us!
    As a Japanese and kimono lover, I would appreciate anyone who loves and enjoys wearing them, the nationality/race doesn't matter. It makes me quite happy in fact.

  • @福井浩二-c9c
    @福井浩二-c9c Год назад +1

    Alina良い経験、思い出が出来良かったね😊

  • @AgeCobra
    @AgeCobra Год назад +1

    Thanks Alina you do look very nice .Happy Easter.

  • @jeizschey
    @jeizschey Год назад

    I love the kimono on you! It's all worth the work and patience dressing up! Made me happy when I saw you were happy. ❤ I'm planning to have this experience ❤

  • @JITENDRAYEWALE
    @JITENDRAYEWALE Год назад +1

    Wow so amazing, funtastic,mind blowing, historical places.

  • @Anaya301
    @Anaya301 Год назад +3

    You are looking ravishing and absolutely gorgeous in this dress❤️

  • @nao0624y
    @nao0624y Год назад +4

    僕日本人だけど外国人が日本で着物着るのは大歓迎ですよ❤
    美しいじゃないですか
    日本人なら外国人が着物を着ることを100%大歓迎してますよ

  • @markszeto1564
    @markszeto1564 Год назад +2

    The kimono looks great on you and the walk up the hill must have been a great workout. 😁

  • @katzukateh6164
    @katzukateh6164 Год назад +4

    Kimono is a compilation of techniques on textiles, dyeing, and weavings for a long time.
    This is recyclable wear as private property, just allowed for women, from generation to generation in old days.
    Wearing actual costumes is not only to know the sense of beauty but function itself.
    Thank you for your deep understanding them.
    Nowadays fashion industries in Japan are supported by those fabric technics.😃🙂😊💗💙💛

  • @vinodpund1574
    @vinodpund1574 Год назад

    Alina , you were looking gorgeous in Kimono. Nice color choice. Lot of enjoyed video . Fantastic job.Thank you

  • @ps7880
    @ps7880 Год назад

    You look so pretty in the Kimono! That reminds me of Puccini’s famous opera “Madame Butterfly”! 😊

  • @takashinishida9113
    @takashinishida9113 Год назад +1

    No matter what your nationality and ethnicity you are, l would be happy to see people wear kimono. Kimono is not only for Japanese but for all people who like it.

  • @JITENDRAYEWALE
    @JITENDRAYEWALE Год назад

    I think this is you're one of the great moment your life.wish you happy journey and lot of love.

  • @busybee9012
    @busybee9012 Год назад

    "You look very beautiful and perfect in a kimono. I can imagine it must be difficult to walk among the crowds while wearing it. Thank you for sharing the lovely video."

  • @frankswarbrick7562
    @frankswarbrick7562 Год назад

    Very lovely and beautiful indeed, Alina. The teal color especially is great, and the entire thing totally suits you. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @jerrytan6215
    @jerrytan6215 Год назад +1

    I completely understand why you received so many compliments 🎉

  • @kaustav_prradan
    @kaustav_prradan Год назад +3

    🙂👍Thanks, Alina...! Now that you have donned this beautiful Kimono....you should also get dressed in a Hanbok and then in a Qipao....sometime in the future (if you are able to do so) to show us the traditional costume differences. I think people would love to see that....! 😐

  • @ryogaz22
    @ryogaz22 25 дней назад

    As a photographer, I'd love to see the pictures of the shoot. Yes, I also do photoshoots myself. :-)

  • @sfcpaulfowle1906
    @sfcpaulfowle1906 Год назад

    Alina my friend I enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing the culture and you willing to be part of. You looked so beautiful in kimono. I love these kind of videos.

  • @carefulconsumer8682
    @carefulconsumer8682 Год назад +9

    That colorful kimono reminds me of the colorful Ukrainian outfits I have seen at Ukrainian celebrations. And, BTW, you look stupendous in that Kimono!

  • @travelwithspicy
    @travelwithspicy Год назад

    So beautiful when you wear Japan 🇯🇵 people 😍😍😍🫶🫶🫶

  • @ДенисСёмышев-з7л
    @ДенисСёмышев-з7л Год назад +5

    Кимоно тебе очень идёт! Спасибо за видео!

  • @poypoyh4413
    @poypoyh4413 Год назад

    So beautiful 🤩thank you for enjoying kimono! from Japan

  • @c_lee_mason
    @c_lee_mason Год назад

    I’m coming back to this video. I did the kimono rental experience through the Air BnB link from this video. It was amazing, and I can recommend it enough. Bruno remembers Alina well, and he asked to pass along in the comments a huge thank you! 🙏🏻

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Год назад +1

      Aw I’m so happy to hear you had a great time! Bruno and his Mom are really lovely people

  • @鍋-t1m
    @鍋-t1m Год назад +1

    I am 60 years old Japanese. I don't think most people in Niton have the idea of cultural promotion. Most of them would rather welcome it. I hope you can enjoy what you want to do more and more without worrying about it. GOOD!

  • @aniljalan8386
    @aniljalan8386 Год назад

    Absolutelu amazing Kimono!!
    I have travelled to Japan couple of times and will be going to Kyoto next year, will surely try one, something comfortable for elderly males ( I m more than 62 now 😂 ). I found Yakutas very comfortable. Enjoy and thanks for great videos.

    • @aniljalan8386
      @aniljalan8386 Год назад

      Thanks dear. Just a quick question. Are they still asking people to wear masks in the train Or buses in 2023 ? My plan is go next year.

  • @noahotte4695
    @noahotte4695 Год назад +2

    As long as one is respectful, there is no problem with one wearing a Kimono or any other cultural piece of clothing. Cultural appropriation is a concept that is very bad for human society and I hope it will fade into the dustbin of history. All it accomplishes is to segregate cultures and limit freedom of speech and expression. I think if one wears the clothing of another culture to make fun of them or act out an offensive or dated stereotype this wrong and not okay. But if it’s done with love and respect there’s nothing wrong with that. :) Happy Easter to you & the entire McLeod family, Alina! 🐣🐇🐰Much respect for the land of endless discovery, Japan! 🇯🇵

  • @josephananiasgavin5153
    @josephananiasgavin5153 Год назад +1

    Have a good Easter Alina. Love from Malaysia.❤️👍🏼

  • @hiteshmorzaria7254
    @hiteshmorzaria7254 Год назад +1

    Very Nice! Good effort to look as Japanese. Also a flower on head blossom more as Japanese. 👌

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261
    @theoadelaidabondocabe7261 Год назад +4

    Alina,Thanks you so much for this remarkable video from Tokyo, Japan this weekend in April of 2023.I really LOVE your great Japanese dress calls “Kimono Dress” in Southeast Asia 2023❤❤❤

  • @toshikawa3515
    @toshikawa3515 Год назад

    You became an elegant lady by wearing beautiful kimono.
    Don't worry about cultural issue. Probably kimono is actually delightful with an elegant lady like you.
    Anyway, it is definitely worth of wearing even though it is hard to wear and move.

  • @SekaiNoGaijin
    @SekaiNoGaijin Год назад +1

    Ofc it is okay for tourists to wear kimono. It supports the tourism industry, helps tradition and culture to stay alive and makes both locals and guests happy.
    Everybody in the world use, wear, do, listen to and/or watch things that originally come from a different part of the globe. It is called life and civilization.

  • @fy1105
    @fy1105 Год назад

    Hi, i enjoyed this Video.
    We are happy to see a foreign woman wearing Kimono. Especially western people are usually taller than us so they are outstanding and their blond hair is eye-catching.
    In far old days, Kimono was casual clothes and if a foreigner came to Japan and lived, there was no clothes but Kimono, so it is obvious way for foreigners to wear Kimono.
    We are also pleased of seeing a foreign woman enjoying Kimono, of course, we do not stare at her and look away as if we are not interested in her.

  • @mitchkobayashi7120
    @mitchkobayashi7120 Год назад +1

    you ar so amazingly beautiful in Kimono. Also you are so nice in Kimono on the street of Kyoto..
    Mitch

  • @FeelKoreaTV
    @FeelKoreaTV Год назад

    Kimono really suits on you. 着物がよく似合います。 기모노가 잘 어울립니다

  • @shahinurrahman1102
    @shahinurrahman1102 Год назад

    Tokyo is a beautyful city.

  • @keithng2517
    @keithng2517 Год назад +3

    Cultural approptiation? Must have came from Southpark. Its the first I ever heard of it. Anyways, your japan tips are spot on. Especially dumping your trash into Lawson/convenient store. It really works!

  • @anandshekars3707
    @anandshekars3707 Год назад +1

    Looking fantastic

  • @shekhargupta6718
    @shekhargupta6718 Год назад

    You look so pretty, you are clothed with strength and dignity and you laugh without fear of the future. You are super cool.

  • @Rekisi.Wo.Tadase
    @Rekisi.Wo.Tadase Год назад +2

    世界中でスーツやドレスやワンピースや靴や靴下などを着ている人はどうなの?
    という話と同じに考えるべきでしょう。
    楽しんでください(^_^)(^_^)

  • @rodwilkinson5682
    @rodwilkinson5682 Год назад

    Thanks Alina,that was so interesting,

  • @AsgharAli-yb6td
    @AsgharAli-yb6td Год назад

    Nice dress Alin you're looking so beautiful Love you so much more ❤

  • @shakpro4296
    @shakpro4296 Год назад +1

    Hey Alina, what's Easter like over there?

  • @EbruBaykal
    @EbruBaykal Год назад

    You look very nice with this colorful kimono❤

  • @sylviatiniwibowo7077
    @sylviatiniwibowo7077 Год назад

    Wow.... beautiful Alina in kimono. I like colour combination that you choose. Fabuolous...
    Where the photo shoot ?

  • @koehl405
    @koehl405 Год назад

    I love it. Thanks

  • @terasyterasyterasy
    @terasyterasyterasy Год назад

    美しい。着物がとても良く似合っています。
    初めて和服を着るなら、着物より浴衣が良いかもしれませんね。
    着易く、楽で、安いです。夏の花火におすすめです。

  • @johngonzalez4298
    @johngonzalez4298 Год назад +1

    Beautiful!

  • @ralfmoll5727
    @ralfmoll5727 Год назад

    Hello Alina,
    my thoughts at the end of the video: Too bad this is all of the kimono experience.
    What a difference to the „Agent Alina“ coat 👍🏻 🙂
    Best regards, Ralf

  • @JITENDRAYEWALE
    @JITENDRAYEWALE Год назад +1

    Nice design of clothes

  • @carotravels9779
    @carotravels9779 Год назад

    What month did you go? Planning to go this December. I’m wondering how cold it can get. I live in Illinois.

  • @hiroakitakagi7724
    @hiroakitakagi7724 Год назад

    Gogeous! I'm stunned.

  • @westernwanderer8397
    @westernwanderer8397 Год назад +2

    Of what I have seen, a lot of Japanese find it amusing when western people wear the kimono. I guess we look silly. I am sure some do get offended. BTW, you looked awesome. There is something I love about traditional dressings. I don't care where in the world it comes from, I love them. I have the utmost respect to people who hold onto their customs and traditions. I enjoyed seeing the ladies in their kimonos.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Год назад

      Thank you!

    • @HauTran-sunfromsouth
      @HauTran-sunfromsouth Год назад

      Im not Japanese but I’m Vietnamese - Southeast Asian also.
      Cant say for Japanese but base from my knowledge they have no problems with FOREIGN WEAR TRADITIONAL COSTUME, some do feel annoyed but it’s very rarely & small amounts percentage. Most 99% percentage ppl feel ok with it, some feel happy & even proudly about this.
      Same in Vietnam, we like & proudly if anyone like our traditional dress so they can wear it as much as they want
      But some Western wear the upper dress not lower pants & show nake for lower part. It disgusting & unrespect. I have no problems with being creative & sexy, but some ppl trying to hard to being sexy - even wear traditional costume. This is bullshit
      I think all Asian ppl very welcome to foreigners or Western wear their homeland traditional dress.
      Thai dress is beautiful as well ❤❤❤

  • @markszeto1564
    @markszeto1564 Год назад +11

    As a minority, its amazing how sensitive “follow white people, your words” is about other cultural clothing. I wish more people try other cultural clothing and just chill. It will be fun and the locals do appreciate your efforts. Cheers

  • @sandycollins3613
    @sandycollins3613 Год назад

    Absolutely gorgeous 👏

  • @alexykong9378
    @alexykong9378 Год назад

    Ancient city, much history!#

  • @JITENDRAYEWALE
    @JITENDRAYEWALE Год назад +1

    Wow so pretty and beautiful

  • @maatallahyoussef8214
    @maatallahyoussef8214 Год назад +1

    WOW with kimono you are so beautyful, 😊

  • @nozhki-busha
    @nozhki-busha Год назад +13

    Far too much fixation on cultural appropriation., as long as its respectful, there is no harm. You look stunning in it especially with your choice of vibrant colours!

  • @huapiavesyviajes
    @huapiavesyviajes Год назад +1

    excellent video

  • @YK-he7jc
    @YK-he7jc Год назад

    You look abusolutely beautiful in the kimono you chose. It does match with your eyes and hair color of which some Japanese girls would feel envy as they have black or brown eyes and hair. Honestly Japanese are very happy to see people from abroad wearing Kimono. I am happy you did have a good time here in Japan.

  • @maxplanck9055
    @maxplanck9055 Год назад

    Seems like you have been mummyfied in preparation for the Japanese afterlife! Beautiful pattern and colour guaranteed to get you noticed, how would the reaction be in moose jaw sask?😊✌️♥️🇬🇧 much love

  • @ijansk
    @ijansk 6 месяцев назад

    I think that because of the strong impact that anime and manga have had in the lives of many people around the world they have grown a strong admiration and appreciation for Japan that have made them overprotective of Japan. I have even read people from outside Japan say that if North Korea ever attacks Japan they will go and fight to protect Japan.

  • @boldbaatarpeljee1335
    @boldbaatarpeljee1335 Год назад +1

    You are beautiful. I like you traveling in around Asia. It’s from Mongolia.

  • @kitchenkh
    @kitchenkh Год назад

    So beautiful Alina you look same Japan 😊

  • @wongjefx980
    @wongjefx980 Год назад +1

    Depends on the context....and depends on the execution.

  • @admin6228
    @admin6228 Год назад

    Very cute in kimono😊 ❤