Japanese fashion 'old style is new'
Oct. 11th, 2020 08:30 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
charisstomaJapanese Designer Combines Traditional Kimonos With Modern Streetwear
https://mymodernmet.com/japanese-fashion-hanten-parka-mocolle/?fbclid=IwAR1shkJI7BLZBihnMlLqJStHBfUlsPH2KA97VG6rH4lvp3t9SjO91VerB6w
One item of traditional Japanese clothing to recently get a redesign is the hanten. The short, boxy coat, padded with a thick layer of cotton, was historically worn by common people during the 18th century Edo period during winter. Giving a nod to the classic design, contemporary Japanese fashion brand Mocolle have recently launched their own hybrid version of the garment called the Hanten Parka.
Merging the time-honored style with modern streetwear, the cozy, sweater-style garment comes in three colors—black, cream, and blue—and features traditional elements such as kimono style sleeves alongside a modern hood and an open-style front. The idea began when young creative Sunny Haruharu posted sketches of her design on Twitter. The drawings soon went viral and people started requesting the real thing. After a successful crowdfunding campaign—raising over 3 million yen (approximately $27,000)—and partnering with Mocolle, the Hanten Parka will soon be put into mass production.
Follow Mocolle on Twitter to keep up to date on where you can purchase your own Hanten Parka.
https://mymodernmet.com/japanese-fashion-hanten-parka-mocolle/?fbclid=IwAR1shkJI7BLZBihnMlLqJStHBfUlsPH2KA97VG6rH4lvp3t9SjO91VerB6w
One item of traditional Japanese clothing to recently get a redesign is the hanten. The short, boxy coat, padded with a thick layer of cotton, was historically worn by common people during the 18th century Edo period during winter. Giving a nod to the classic design, contemporary Japanese fashion brand Mocolle have recently launched their own hybrid version of the garment called the Hanten Parka.
Merging the time-honored style with modern streetwear, the cozy, sweater-style garment comes in three colors—black, cream, and blue—and features traditional elements such as kimono style sleeves alongside a modern hood and an open-style front. The idea began when young creative Sunny Haruharu posted sketches of her design on Twitter. The drawings soon went viral and people started requesting the real thing. After a successful crowdfunding campaign—raising over 3 million yen (approximately $27,000)—and partnering with Mocolle, the Hanten Parka will soon be put into mass production.
Follow Mocolle on Twitter to keep up to date on where you can purchase your own Hanten Parka.
