The IJIN ARCHIVES : The IJIN TAILOR JACKET

It seems a few years ago now - 5 years ago in fact - that Phil Ijin introduced the sartorial flavour of the Ijin Tailor jacket into the denim collection.
Original as it is, its roots lie in another more beautiful item : an authentic WW II British Battle dress Coat.




The preferred A-line shape , oversized pockets & tiny ( dare we say Japanese shoulders...) were the staring point , however , like most Ijin items , the inside is a fabulous as the outside & this is as important to the garment as its outward appearance.




This piece is actually unworn deadstock : check the sewn in paper labels & the 40s hand stamp year of issue.....







A winter option was also offered in the Ijin line: this time in twelve Wale Cord du Roi ( or corduroy to most..)
Note the signature overlaid pocket ( called the Ijin 6th pocket on the legs ) was sewn in raw Calf hide.





The neck was reinforced with Chino Gabardine & the branding was executed literally in the form of a hot stamped Hide label.



Gabardine was also used to face out the gauntlets & the double back vents.





These could be paired with the Ijin interpretation of an Loose Leg Okinawan Chino



Here is a rare shot of Phil Ijin wearing his the ''seasoned'' version