{"product_id":"early-mid-showa-era-japanese-vintage-wool-cape-velvet-collar-taisho-roman-showa-retro-outerwear-japan-vintage-cloak-mantle","title":"Early–Mid Showa Era Japanese Vintage Wool Cape | Velvet Collar | Taisho Roman Showa Retro Outerwear | Japan Vintage Cloak Mantle","description":"\u003cp\u003e— Details —\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEra: Early to Mid-Showa Period (circa 1930s–1950s), Japan\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Wool (shell), Velvet (collar)\u003cbr\u003eColor: Mauve \/ Dusty Rose\u003cbr\u003eLength: Approx. 97 cm \/ 38.2 in (back neck seam to hem)\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Front hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind Japanese vintage wool cape, sourced in Japan and believed to date from the early to mid-Showa era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Taisho to Showa — an era when Western winds swept through Japan, and the aesthetics of modern dress and traditional beauty merged into something entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern girls walked the streets in Western silhouettes. Crowds gathered at the moving picture hall. Someone sat by a café window, watching the tram pass by.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cape carries that atmosphere — quietly, completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMauve wool, softened by time. A velvet collar, understated and refined. Not ornate, but unmistakably elegant. Like stepping out of a Taisho Roman illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sweeping silhouette moves with the wearer, draping and shifting with every step. The depth of color and texture in aged wool is something no mass-produced garment can replicate — this is what time, and care, and real craft look like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese vintage outerwear from this era is increasingly sought after in Western vintage markets — and pieces in wearable condition are rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor lovers of Taisho Roman, Showa Retro, and slow fashion. For those who believe the best things are worn for decades, not seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e— Condition —\u003cbr\u003ePlease read carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e· Lining has staining and small moth holes\u003cbr\u003e· One button has been re-sewn; one button is missing\u003cbr\u003e· Shell fabric has some surface wear and small holes\u003cbr\u003e· Item has not been laundered or treated\u003cbr\u003e· Vintage odor is present\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an aged vintage piece. All imperfections are part of its history. Please purchase only if you are comfortable with the nature of vintage goods. All sales are final. Returns and refunds are not accepted for condition-related concerns, damage arising from washing, or changes in odor after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e— Shipping —\u003cbr\u003eShips from Japan.\u003cbr\u003eItem will be compressed for shipping — some creasing may occur in transit. 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