Kuro tomesode are traditionally the most formal kimono for married women, and hence not often worn nowadays outside of weddings (by the mother of the bride/groom for example).
Seeing repurposed kurotomesode, especially by men, is always a treat. Those kimono keep the dark colors of traditional men’s wear, but add a welcome twist thanks to their hem patterns - men kimono are usually suuuuper plain!
I wonder if OP retailored this tomesode - shortening the lenght to his height + closing the sleeves to truly turn it into men clothing?
I any case, I truly love this style. Just look at this dashing gentleman rocking a woman houmongi(irotomesode?):
