"Midnight Luck" Japanique Jacket

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.) This vintage jacket instantly grabs attention with its dramatic black and deep crimson palette, filled with woven floral motifs that feel elegant and mysterious. The florals include chrysanthemums, plum blossoms, and more that shimmer softly as they catch the light. Open it up and the surprise lining brings pure joy:  a vivid red silk featuring ningyo dolls ("chubby children") holding toys and treasures - a classic celebratory motif associated with good fortune. This jacket shows a wonderful contrast between the refined outer layer and the playful interior. 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.