Originally worn over a kimono to complete an outfit, the haori is a traditional Japanese outer jacket. Its open front and straight-cut construction offer a different kind of beauty from a Western jacket. Rather than closely shaping the shoulders or chest, it creates an individual silhouette through the fall of the fabric and the space between garment and body.

Its appeal is not limited to traditional dress. A T-shirt and jeans; relaxed trousers with leather shoes or sandals. Layering a haori over familiar Western clothes brings the lines of Japanese dress into an everyday wardrobe. You do not need a complete kimono outfit: wear it as an alternative to your usual jacket or cardigan.

This men’s haori is believed to date from the early to mid-Showa period. Fine stripes cover the outer fabric, while the cotton lining features a plaid pattern. Fine stripes and larger checks: the contrasting patterns reveal themselves subtly as the front opens and the fabric moves. It is a garment with something to enjoy inside as well as out.

At 100 cm in length, it creates an elongated line, while the generous sleeves add movement. Pair it with simple clothes to highlight the haori’s shape, or with voluminous trousers to explore a relaxed balance of proportions. Rather than following a ready-made look, discover your own way of wearing it with pieces already in your wardrobe.

Haori jackets attract attention among vintage enthusiasts in Europe and North America, but rarity is not the only reason to choose one. Selecting a garment that already exists, caring for it, and carrying it into another chapter of use. Enjoying a longer relationship with one piece instead of constantly replacing it with something new. Wearing an old haori today reflects this more sustainable approach to clothing.

The fabric shows yarn slippage and abrasion. It does not have the uniform condition of a new garment. Rather than concealing or romanticizing the wear, we want you to understand its condition before bringing it into your wardrobe. This piece offers a way to enjoy vintage clothing and make slow fashion, rather than disposable fashion, part of everyday life.

Details

Outer fabric: Believed to be a blend of cotton and another fiber; exact composition is unknown. Please refer to the photographs when making your assessment.
Lining: Cotton.
Period: Approximately early to mid-Showa.

Styling

Layer it over a T-shirt and jeans to enjoy the contrast between familiar everyday clothing and the shape of a haori. Relaxed trousers and sandals complement the movement of the sleeves and hem for an easygoing outfit.

Combine it with a shirt or lightweight knit for seasonal layering. It can also be worn over a T-shirt in air-conditioned summer interiors.

Measurements

Length, from base of back collar to hem: 100 cm / 39.4 in
Chest width, straight across underarms: 60 cm / 23.6 in
Shoulder width, straight across: 64.5 cm / 25.4 in
Sleeve length, shoulder point to sleeve edge: 32.5 cm / 12.8 in
Sleeve panel depth: 47 cm / 18.5 in
Sleeve opening: 25.5 cm / 10.0 in

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

Condition

The fabric shows yarn slippage and abrasion. Please examine the photographs for the fabric’s condition. Haori ties are not included.

The garment will be compressed for shipping and may arrive with wrinkles. Washed by us. An odor typical of older garments remains. Damage or the return of odors resulting from washing or wear after purchase is not eligible for a refund or exchange. Please refrain from ordering if you are not comfortable with the nature of old garments. Other items worn by the model are not included.

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