Bring vintage Japanese clothing into your everyday wardrobe.

This late Showa men’s haori is a traditional Japanese open-front jacket originally worn over a kimono. You don’t need a full kimono outfit to enjoy it: a T-shirt and your usual trousers are a natural starting point.

Its distinctive feature is the shorter length.

Measuring 65 cm (25.6 in) from the base of the back collar to the hem, it balances a roomy body and generous sleeves with a neat, shorter cut. The proportions give it a charming character while making it easy to wear with contemporary clothing.

The understated outer fabric carries a fine pattern.

Quiet from a distance, the pattern reveals itself as you look closer. Over a plain white T-shirt, it adds texture and interest without relying on a bold motif.

Inside, a different world unfolds.

Mountains, pine trees, buildings and people crossing a bridge appear alongside Japanese calligraphy on a pale blue-gray ground. The small landscape scenes offer something to discover each time you look at the lining.

Pause over it before putting the jacket on, or enjoy it again when you take it off and hang it up. Mostly hidden while worn, it is a detail to enjoy for yourself.

Perhaps you like the shorter length.

Perhaps the fine pattern catches your eye.

Perhaps you want to spend a little longer looking at the landscapes inside.

A particular detail you love can be the starting point for making an old garment part of your life today.

Haori are attracting interest among Japanese vintage enthusiasts in Europe and North America. Their appeal is not limited to admiring historical clothing: these designs can still be worn and enjoyed with the clothes already in your wardrobe.

Keeping existing clothing in use and passing it on to its next wearer gives it a continuing place in everyday life.

Choosing a piece you love and wearing it over time is a personal way to embrace slow fashion and a more sustainable wardrobe.

Garment Details

Outer fabric: Believed to be a mixed-fiber weave, but the exact fiber composition is unknown. Please refer to the photographs for its appearance; fiber content cannot be confirmed from images.

Period: Around the late Showa period

Styling Suggestions

Wear it over a white T-shirt and dark trousers to bring out the fine pattern and generous sleeve shape.

It also pairs well with denim or wide-leg trousers. The shorter length balances fuller bottoms without requiring a traditional Japanese outfit.

Enjoy it as another jacket in your everyday wardrobe.

Measurements

Length, from the base of the back collar to the hem: 65 cm / 25.6 in

Chest width, measured flat from underarm to underarm: 59 cm / 23.2 in

Shoulder width: 64 cm / 25.2 in

Sleeve length, from the shoulder to the sleeve edge: 32.5 cm / 12.8 in

Sleeve panel depth: 38 cm / 15.0 in

Sleeve opening: 21 cm / 8.3 in

The chest measurement is the flat width, not the full circumference. Compare these measurements with a jacket you already own to help assess the fit.

Please allow for slight measurement variations.

Model height: 171 cm / approximately 5 ft 7 in

Condition & Shipping Notes

Relatively good vintage condition.

Some basting stitches remain, but this does not guarantee that the garment is unworn. A haori fastening cord is not included.

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

Please order only if you are comfortable with the characteristics of old 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 policy, subject to applicable statutory rights. Please make sure you are comfortable with these conditions before ordering.

Worldwide shipping is free.

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