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.)

Subtle beauty! A dark mauve-purple silk scattered with a tone-on-tone jacquard pattern that is enhanced with brighter woven elements. At first glance the motifs appear to be floral, but with a closer look you notice the antenna of a butterfly! Butterflies with sakura (cherry blossom) petal wings! Metallic gold threads are woven in the centers, providing a slight shimmer.

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.