This listing is for a Japanique Jacket – slightly modified from a vintage kimono jacket (michiyuki) to create a roomier, casual fashion piece that suits sizes 10-16 very well. (See modification details below.)

Interesting depiction of gunbai fans stylized into florals against a bright orange background. These traditional fans (typically wood and solid, not folding) have roots from the samurai era where they were used by officers to give commands to troops. Now they are used in professional sumo wrestling by the gyoji (referee). The colors of blue and buttercream complement the orange beautifully.

Behind the colorful elements is a tone-on-tone jacquard of the same imagery echoed in the silk, which adds even more interest and depth to the design.

Hidden pocket in the front - perfect to hold glasses keys, or other light items.

Each Japanique Jacket starts out as a vintage michiyuki, which is a narrow jacket with a deep, square neckline and snap closures, meant to be worn on top of a kimono. Most vintage michiyuki won't fit larger frames, so we modified the traditional garment slightly by removing the snaps and tacking the panels back to create lapels. The result is an open, flowing jacket that can fit sizes 10-16. Japanique Jackets can also be crossed over and belted on a smaller-sized person. These are all one-of-a-kind jackets, so sizing will vary slightly, see measurements given.

To learn more about the different styles of kimono jacket, watch the video below.