Designer's Voice
We thought it would be interesting to make the Kimono Gown, which has been well received, from trench coat fabric, both as a trench coat and as a kimono coat. I thought it would be interesting to make it both as a trench coat and a kimono coat.I had only heavy coats that I could wear over my kimono, so I wanted a light coat, so I designed it.
Even when matched with everyday wear, it becomes a Japanese mode coat, making it an interesting coat that can be worn in a variety of ways.
Roll up the sleeves for ease of movement
Buttons are attached to the sleeves, allowing the sleeves to be rolled up and secured like a safari shirt.
The beautiful embroidery, a characteristic of kimono, is utilized in the design as it is, while the sleeves can be fixed short and worn comfortably when you want to be active, such as when working or shopping.
Accessories for Kimono Style
The cord used for dressing is detachable and can be tied like a ribbon on the coat or to adjust the silhouette.
In kimono style, it can be used as a waist cord style or obi belt.
Attachment: 1 obi belt, 2 thin waist belt
We adopt “miyatsu-guchi” from kimono for comfortable to wear
Even it’ s cool looks, uncomfortable wear is not good design for us.We adopt “miyatsu-guchi” , it’ s not closed part between sleeve and underarm. It’ s traditional style of kimono for women and children.Why is this function not with mens kimono? Some people said this function is to prevent the occurring of the out of shape, especially for children moving around and curvy women so traditional mens KIMONO doesn’t have this “miyatsu-guchi” .We adopt it on our coat because it makes air passages, soft and comfortable. “Miyatsu-guchi” increases in range of motion because of it and also take out the air.
KUDEN itoguchi
In Japanese, the word "itoguchi" means "something that triggers the development of things."
KUDEN is committed to preserving Japanese and Western sewing techniques for future generations, to introduce kimono and traditional Japanese culture overseas through the power of design, and to employ people with disabilities, such as my son, to play a role in society. We hope that KUDEN can be a “itoguchi = trigger" for the next step.
KUDEN itoguchi is a modern-day "back guardian(背守り)".
A back guardian is an amulet that was sewn onto the back of a child's kimono in the olden days. When making a kimono, the left and right sides of the body are sewn together, creating a seam called a "back seam" along the spine. People in the olden days believed that "eyes" had the power to ward off evil, and that the "seam" of the backstitching also had the power to prevent evil from creeping up from behind. For this reason, it was customary for parents to sew patterns on the back of their kimono with thread, with the hope that the kimono would protect their children.
In today's hectic world of various events, we make our products as "modern back guardian" in the hope that they will protect our customers as much as possible.
Review from Taro who has modeled for coat
When I was put on the kimono trench coat, the first thought that came to my mind was how light it was!
It is lightweight, and just like a regular trench coat, there is a belt at the waist, so you can adjust the waist mark to fit your own preference, and the silhouette is beautiful.
I was able to wear it over a kimono, and it can be worn in two different ways: with the front closed like a long gown Dochugi, or with the front open like a haori so that the kimono inside can be seen!
Also, you can easily create a Japanese/Western style by simply wearing it over your regular clothes or a white blouse and a long skirt in a kimono style!
It's fun to change the way you wear it and create a completely different feel.
The colors are black and beige, and I think it is easy to match with various clothes and kimonos.
It is not difficult to wear, and it is quick and easy to create a kimono silhouette, so it is highly recommended for those who are busy or have children who are still small and cannot take the time, or for those who are interested in wearing kimono but are not able to..!
I hope everyone will enjoy wearing it in various ways! Thank you for your time!
Review from Sakiju who has modeled for coat
The fabric is very solid, yet the coat is extremely lightweight.
It is finely designed so that it can be worn over either a kimono or a Western outfit, making it highly universal.
The length is long enough to be considered a long coat.
There is a Tombi coat as outerwear for kimono, but this coat is especially recommended for those who do not like the cloak-like silhouette of the Tombi coat.
It is made so that it does not feel tight, yet it creates a very stylish silhouette.
It can be worn without closing the front for a more kimono-like look, and by tying the attached belt around the waist, it has the look and feel of a trench coat.
If you have one this for fall, winter, and spring seasons, you will be able to show a variety of faces in different situations.