NAMBA SHOUTEN Journal – Kimono-Inspired Modern Fashion
What the Missing Parts Say: A Showa Wool Cape a...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1930s–1950s. Wool cape, 103cm length. Buttons replaced and mismatched. Hook fastening missing. Stains, small holes, fabric wear throughout. What the missing parts say about a garment...
What the Missing Parts Say: A Showa Wool Cape a...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1930s–1950s. Wool cape, 103cm length. Buttons replaced and mismatched. Hook fastening missing. Stains, small holes, fabric wear throughout. What the missing parts say about a garment...
The Line from the Shoulder: A 1930s–50s Wool Ca...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1930s–1950s. Wool cape, 106cm length. The line that falls naturally from the shoulders and changes with movement — a quiet romance carried over from the Taisho...
The Line from the Shoulder: A 1930s–50s Wool Ca...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1930s–1950s. Wool cape, 106cm length. The line that falls naturally from the shoulders and changes with movement — a quiet romance carried over from the Taisho...
Good Condition: A Showa-Era Striped Noragi That...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1926–1960s. Striped cotton noragi, miyatsuguchi present. 72.5cm length, 60.5cm chest. Good vintage condition — the quiet completeness of a garment that survived intact. Wear as shirt...
Good Condition: A Showa-Era Striped Noragi That...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1926–1960s. Striped cotton noragi, miyatsuguchi present. 72.5cm length, 60.5cm chest. Good vintage condition — the quiet completeness of a garment that survived intact. Wear as shirt...
The Apex of Taisho Modern: A Black Wool Tonbi M...
1920s–1930s Japan. Black wool Tonbi mantle, real fur collar, Inverness-style cape. 131cm length. Worn by wealthy gentlemen over kimono — the apex of Taisho Modern elegance. Neck hook present. Bespoke...
The Apex of Taisho Modern: A Black Wool Tonbi M...
1920s–1930s Japan. Black wool Tonbi mantle, real fur collar, Inverness-style cape. 131cm length. Worn by wealthy gentlemen over kimono — the apex of Taisho Modern elegance. Neck hook present. Bespoke...
The Stripe That Worked: A Striped Cotton Noragi...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1930s–1960s. Striped cotton noragi with miyatsuguchi (traditional underarm slits). 72cm length, 60cm chest. Sleeve staining, lining fabric slippage. The stripe that was chosen because it worked...
The Stripe That Worked: A Striped Cotton Noragi...
Early to mid-Showa Japan, 1930s–1960s. Striped cotton noragi with miyatsuguchi (traditional underarm slits). 72cm length, 60cm chest. Sleeve staining, lining fabric slippage. The stripe that was chosen because it worked...
When the Cape Moves: A Showa-Era Wool Cape Coat...
Early to mid Showa Japan, 1920s–1950s. Wool cape coat, 103cm length. The flowing cape drapes over the shoulders and shifts with movement — a three-dimensional silhouette that holds presence in...
When the Cape Moves: A Showa-Era Wool Cape Coat...
Early to mid Showa Japan, 1920s–1950s. Wool cape coat, 103cm length. The flowing cape drapes over the shoulders and shifts with movement — a three-dimensional silhouette that holds presence in...