Taisho Roman Impaness Tonbi Coat Double-layered High-grade Cashmere Blend Outerwear Ryunosuke Akutagawa

A black double-layered cape coat, imbued with the atmosphere of the Showa literary world.
This classic, all-black cape coat, tailored around the 1950s, is dedicated to those drawn to the world of literary giants like Osamu Dazai, walking along the Tamagawa Josui canal in the cold wind, and Chūya Nakahara disappearing into the night from a bar.

✳︎Size (Please refer to the 20th photo for measurements)
① Length: (Approx.) 133 cm
② Sleeve length: (Approx.) 90 cm
③ Shoulder width: (Approx.) 44 cm
④ Outer pockets x 2 width: (Approx.) 17.5 cm (both sides)
Left inner pocket width: (Approx.) 14.5 cm
✳︎Recommended height: (Approx.) 160-178 cm
✳︎Manufacturer: Unknown, Made in Japan
✳︎Condition: As this is a garment over 80 years old, there are signs of age-related wear. However, the exterior is beautiful and substantial, retaining its atmosphere and holding significant value as a collectible.
✳︎Outer fabric: Smooth, high-quality cashmere-blend wool (black) with a supple drape and a deep black that seems to absorb light. It is soft to the touch and effectively blocks out the winter air.
✳︎Lining: High-quality satin (fully lined)
The sleeves slide on extremely smoothly, and the dull luster enhances the classic appearance.

While generously using fabric, the double-layered cape structure that envelops the upper body is also excellent for protection against wind and rain, making it a quietly eye-catching presence for winter walks or evening outings.

✳︎ The chin strap and heavy black buttons are made of a substantial PVC material (the button on the back of the collar is brown), with a subtle, subdued sheen that complements the overall literary world black finish without disrupting the atmosphere.

・A highly finished Japanese-style coat design that can be effortlessly worn over Western clothing.

This coat is especially recommended for those who appreciate the Showa literary style, which evokes both nostalgia and aestheticism, embodying the spirit of outerwear worn by literary figures and masters, the coats loved by Dazai, and the coats Chūya wore in winter. The design is thoughtfully crafted with pockets perfectly sized for paperback books and notebooks.

Ideal for browsing used bookstores, reading at coffee shops, staying warm while walking around town, or as outerwear for theater performances. It creates a unique presence, as if walking enveloped in shadow, with a low center of gravity and beauty not found in modern clothing.

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