Workwear Haori

After countless interviews with generational professionals, and forging for historical writings and drawings of traditional Japanese workwear, we have arrived at this organic cotton haori jacket. A practical, functional use of materials and techniques rooted in ancestral tradition, that can be seamlessly incorporated into the everyday closet today.

Whether farmer, fisherman, or fermenter, many working-class professionals have historically worn cotton. Without a means or an interest to separate work and life, workwear is dailywear. It is history, family, functionality, and identity.

The supple, kinari cotton weave is soft and luxurious yet breathes and feels lightweight upon wearing. It can be tied at the front to be worn both happi-style, as well as tied on the side to be worn samué-style. Happi-style for more everyday wear or when you’re presenting your works. Samué-style for when you’re attending to more detailed handicraft.

The supple, kinari cotton weave is soft and luxurious yet breathes and feels lightweight upon wearing. It can be tied at the front to be worn both happi-style, as well as tied on the side to be worn samué-style. Happi-style for more everyday wear or when you’re presenting your works. Samué-style for when you’re attending to more detailed handicraft.

The design pattern is based on generational workwear found from historical documents as well as family heirlooms shared by craftspeople who are in traditional professionals. The mojiri sleeve is a modification of the kimono sleeve that professionals across a plethora of sectors made so that they are able to go about their daily tasks without interference. 

Small alternations like additional leeway in the back and the sides, allow for greater ease of movement for modern bodies. Deep pockets on both sides are meant for tools, phones, and notebooks. The loop on the back means that you can stash it away quickly on a coat hook after your day’s work. And on the back there is also a semamori, to protect you from evil spirits and also to strengthen this area that wears quickly.