{"product_id":"long-haori-jacket-cotton-stripe-checkered-lining-early-showa-tohoku-japan-vintage","title":"Long Haori Jacket — Cotton Stripe \u0026 Checkered Lining | Early Showa Era | Tohoku Japan Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is not a regular haori. The hem falls past the knee — closer to the calf — and the moment you put it on, everything changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith every step, the hem sways. With every turn, the fabric flows. Thrown over a white tee and denim, it creates a silhouette that no coat, no jacket, no piece of Western clothing can replicate. This is what collectors in Europe and North America are chasing when they search for vintage haori: that specific \u003cem\u003edrop\u003c\/em\u003e, that \u003cem\u003emovement\u003c\/em\u003e, that quality of fabric that only comes from decades of slow, natural softening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMass production cannot make this. Time did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Tohoku in the early Showa era, this long haori features a cotton exterior in a stripe pattern and a checkered lining — two entirely different intentions, layered one over the other. The person who chose this combination was not a professional tailor. They were someone living an ordinary life, working with fabric every day, making a quiet decision that has now survived nearly a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat decision is now yours to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are tired of logo-driven fashion, seasonal trends, and silhouettes you have seen a thousand times — this piece is for you. The stripe-and-check combination chosen by someone in early Showa Japan becomes your style today. No brand involved. No trend required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of a kind. Once it is gone, it is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Early Showa period (approx. 1920s–1940s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Discovered in Tohoku, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior: Stripe pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Checkered pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Styling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayer over a white tee or turtleneck for an effortless Japanese aesthetic. Pairs equally well with wide-leg trousers, denim, or tailored slacks. Wear it as a kimono outer layer, or treat it as a statement coat — the length does the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Measurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength (back neckline to hem): approx. 102 cm \/ 40.2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest (straight across underarm): approx. 61.5 cm \/ 24.2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder width (straight across): approx. 66.5 cm \/ 26.2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve length (shoulder point to cuff): approx. 33.5 cm \/ 13.2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve width: approx. 46 cm \/ 18.1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuff width: approx. 26 cm \/ 10.2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※ Minor measurement variance may occur. Model height: 171 cm \/ 5'7\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo visible damage or repairs. Overall condition is excellent. Minor thread slippage (fabric loosening) is present in a small area of the fabric but does not affect wearability. Haori cord (himo) is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashed before shipping. Vintage items may carry a faint aged scent. Please understand the nature of antique textiles before purchasing. Damage or odor that develops after washing or wearing is not eligible for return or exchange. Compression packing is used — minor creasing may occur in transit. Items worn by the model or used as props in photography are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/collections\/haori\" title=\"Browse more Haori Jackets — View the Haori Collection at NAMBA SHOUTEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrowse the full Haori Collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48281667928217,"sku":null,"price":143.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/1396\/5977\/files\/haori-jacket-men-long-stripe-cotton-checkered-lining-tohoku-japan-vintage-01.jpg?v=1783066029","url":"https:\/\/nambashouten.com\/products\/long-haori-jacket-cotton-stripe-checkered-lining-early-showa-tohoku-japan-vintage","provider":"NAMBA SHOUTEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}