Why are Japanese kimonos so scarce outside Japan

I get Kimonos is an old Japanese attire but it doesn't have to go extinct.

First, let me say this before someone jumps in the comments. Anime is not a cartoon and it’s not just for kids. Some of the storylines are deeper than most shows people watch casually.

So I was invited to an anime cosplay event last week and decided to dress like my favorite character from Bleach Captain Shunsui Kyōraku. I love everything about that character, the calm personality, the playful energy and the relaxed but dangerous vibe. His character outfit is iconic.

That’s when the struggle began.

I searched literally everywhere for one that matched his exact outfit but I didn't see any. I saw mostly the regular kimonos for ladies to be precise and simple versions but not enough to substitute it. It surprised me how scarce such an attire is even Amazon, ebay and Alibaba didn't have that exact one.

At one point I almost gave up and thought of switching characters entirely. I even considered dressing like Kento Nanami from Jujutsu Kaisen instead since a suit and shades would have been much easier.

Thankfully a friend recommended a Japanese tailor he knew, and the guy actually made the outfit specifically for me. So please Japanese Kimonos need to get back into being a staple in the fashion industry.