Chic black on the outside. Deer, grasses, and flowing Japanese calligraphy within. This men’s vintage haori jacket brings together a restrained exterior and a richly patterned lining.

A haori is a traditional Japanese jacket worn over a kimono. Its open-front construction and roomy sleeves also make it easy to wear with contemporary pieces, from T-shirts to trousers.

In recent years, haori have attracted growing attention among vintage enthusiasts and fashion-conscious buyers in Europe and North America, not only as traditional Japanese clothing but as distinctive pieces of Japanese vintage fashion. Their straight-line construction, generous sleeves, and contrasting outer fabrics and linings translate naturally into a modern wardrobe.

The black outer fabric has a subtle sheen and a finely textured surface, creating shifting shadows as the light changes. Draping from the shoulders, the long lines of the collar and the volume of the sleeves give this jacket an understated, fashion-forward presence.

Inside, a painterly world unfolds. Fine pale dots cover a brown and beige ground, with deer, grasses, and cursive Japanese lettering arranged in irregular, paper-like panels. The lining combines a nostalgic Showa-era character with a design that remains compelling today, something to enjoy when putting the jacket on or hanging it up.

Rather than continually replacing clothes with something new, choose a piece with history and spend time with it. This vintage haori offers a thoughtful alternative to fast fashion.

Product Details

Material: Believed to be a mixed-fiber weave; the exact fiber composition cannot be confirmed.
Era: 1970s–1980s

Measurements

Length, from the back neckline to the hem: 85 cm / 33.5 in
Width across the chest, measured flat: 58 cm / 22.8 in
Shoulder width: 63 cm / 24.8 in
Sleeve length, from the shoulder to the sleeve edge: 34 cm / 13.4 in
Sleeve panel depth: 42.5 cm / 16.7 in
Sleeve opening: 21.5 cm / 8.5 in

Please allow for slight measurement variations.
Model height: 171 cm / 5 ft 7 in

Condition

There are loose threads on the outer fabric. Haori cords are not included, but the attachment loops remain.

The jacket will be folded and compressed for shipping, which may cause creasing.

Please purchase only if you are comfortable with the characteristics and condition of vintage garments.

We have washed this garment twice. A characteristic vintage odor remains. Damage or the return of odors following washing or wear after purchase is not covered by our refund or exchange terms. Please purchase only if you understand and accept these conditions.

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