{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-indigo-festival-jacket-happi-coat-deadstock-unworn","title":"Vintage Japanese Indigo Festival Jacket (Happi Coat) – Deadstock, Unworn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic vintage Japanese happi-style festival jacket, traditionally worn by men during matsuri (festivals) and community events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket is deadstock and unworn, sourced in unused condition from Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has never been worn or washed, retaining its original structure, indigo depth, and painted detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is not a robe — it is a short, open-front jacket designed to be worn open over bare skin or light layers. On men, it sits cropped and structured, creating a strong, graphic silhouette. On women, it fits in the style of a robe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from hand-dyed indigo cotton with bold kanji detailing along the lapel and a large painted crest on the back. The interior sleeve reveals a contrasting patterned lining, a detail typically associated with higher-quality work and festival garments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown here styled on a male mannequin to demonstrate its true intended proportions and fit. On women, this style often reads more like a robe; on men, it functions as a jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare, character-rich piece with strong visual impact — ideal for collectors of Japanese workwear, festival garments, or statement vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Estimated mid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric: Hand-dyed cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: Deep indigo \/ navy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Happi \/ festival jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction: Open front, short length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanji characters along lapel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge painted back crest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatterned sleeve lining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition. Deadstock, never worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFIT \u0026amp; SIZING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to men’s small–medium depending on desired fit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to be worn open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Please note: This garment is intentionally short. It is a jacket, not a robe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat measurements available on request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKANJI – CAREFUL TRANSLATION NOTE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertical kanji on the lapel read 「講青年会」 (Kō Seinenkai), which translates to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Youth Association \/ Young Men’s Group”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of text is commonly seen on festival jackets worn by members of local community or neighbourhood groups during celebrations and events.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large painted symbol on the back appears to be a stylised crest or emblem, likely representing a specific group, district, or association rather than a literal word-for-word phrase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(As with many festival garments, exact regional meaning can vary, and translations are provided conservatively and in good faith.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTYLING NOTES \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to be worn open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally styled over bare skin or a low-profile layer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest paired with dark indigo, navy, or charcoal trousers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadstock pieces are unworn and unlaundered, preserved in original condition. Items are carefully inspected and aired prior to listing. Returns are welcome \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bring Out Your Dead Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Unisex \/ 3\/4 \/ Adults","offer_id":56050884116646,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0134\/files\/879B9982-FBD3-4B41-943A-6775A0AFEC03.jpg?v=1774645831","url":"https:\/\/bringoutyourdead1.myshopify.com\/products\/vintage-japanese-indigo-festival-jacket-happi-coat-deadstock-unworn","provider":"Bring Out Your Dead Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}