Woven in deep navy Tetoron by Nichibo, this suit represents a pivotal moment in postwar Japanese textile innovation.
Lightweight, breathable, and resilient — created in the golden age when Japan was mastering modern synthetics.

The cloth carries a subtle sheen, almost like ink brushed over washi paper.
Inside, the jacket reveals patterned lining and the proud label of 池田洋服店 (Ikeda Tailor Shop), Kobe — a trusted atelier for generations.

This is not just tailoring.
It is history in wearable form.

Heritage

Ikeda Tailor Shop, established in Kobe, was once operated by the seller’s great-grandfather.
For decades, it clothed her grandfather, a scientist remembered for first identifying dextrin — a compound now used in dental care worldwide.

Thus this suit is not only a piece of tailoring history,
but also a quiet testament to a family lineage where science and craft intertwined.

At its heart is the name 藤田, hand-stitched into cloth,
linking personal legacy with Japanese textile innovation.

Details
• Color: Deep navy
• Fabric: Tetoron (Polyester) by Nichibo (pre-1971, later Unitika)
• Two-button jacket with patch pockets
• Three sleeve buttons
• Lining: Patterned jacquard in jacket / striped cotton blend in trousers
• Label: Ikeda Tailor Shop (Kobe)
• Family name tag: 藤田
• Made in Japan, 1960s–1970s

Measurements (in / cm)

Jacket
• Shoulder（肩幅）: 18.0 in / 45.7 cm
• Chest (around)（胸囲）:
　　　45.0 in / 114.3 cm（laid flat 22.5 ×2）
• Waist (around)（ウエスト）:
　　　38.5 in / 97.8 cm（laid flat 19.25 ×2）
• Sleeve（袖丈）: 22.0 in / 55.9 cm
• Back length（着丈）: 27.5 in / 69.8 cm

Trousers
• Waist（ウエスト）: 31.0 in / 78.7 cm
• Inseam（股下）: 26.75 in / 67.9 cm
• Outseam（総丈）: 37.6 in / 95.5 cm
• Front rise（股上）: 10.75 in / 27.3 cm
• Leg opening（裾幅）: 8.7 in / 22.1 cm

Season: Spring / Summer（works into early Autumn）
Reason: Lightweight, breathable Tetoron（Nichibō / pre-Unitika）

Condition
• Jacket: Excellent vintage condition — fabric strong, minimal wear.
• Trousers: Structurally solid, but waistband lining shows visible staining (see photos). Not visible when worn.
• Overall: Clean, well-preserved, and priced to reflect minor imperfections.

Each piece is carefully inspected and wrapped while the scent of Japanese incense lingers in the atelier — a quiet ritual of preservation and care.
Orders are shipped in weekly batches from Japan.

Not for someone else.
But for the quiet strength within.
— Ikeda Tailor Shop
@ikedatailorshop

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