Superfine Worsted Wool – Made in England, Tailored in Japan

Woven in fine Superfine Worsted wool, imported from England,
and tailored in Kobe by 池田洋服店 (Ikeda Tailor Shop),
this suit embodies a rare dialogue between British textile heritage and Japanese craftsmanship.

The cloth carries the mark “Superfine Worsted – Made in England”,
renowned for its smooth drape, subtle sheen, and enduring strength.
Inside, the label bears the quiet family name 藤田,
stitched into the lining as a mark of private heritage.

A suit that traveled across borders —
from English looms to Japanese hands —
and now carries both histories in its seams.

Heritage

Tailored under a lineage connected to a Kobe-based Japanese atelier —
once operated by the seller’s great-grandfather,
and worn for decades by her grandfather,
a renowned Japanese scientist who first identified dextrin,
a compound now used in dental care worldwide.

This suit carries not just tailoring heritage,
but the legacy of a family dedicated to invisible excellence —
in science, in craftsmanship, and in the quiet dignity of how one chooses to live.

Details
• Color: Deep charcoal grey
• Fabric: 100% Wool – Superfine Worsted, Made in England
• Two-button jacket
• Flap pockets
• 3 sleeve buttons (mismatched buttons between jacket and sleeve, unique vintage detail)
• Inner label: 池田洋服店 (Ikeda Tailor Shop, Kobe)
• Family tag: “藤田”
• Tailored in Kobe, Japan (mid 20th century)

Measurements (in / cm)

Jacket
• Shoulder（肩幅）: 16.75 in / 42.5 cm
• Chest (around)（胸囲）: 40.5 in / 102.9 cm（laid flat 20.25 ×2）
• Waist (around)（ウエスト）: 40.5 in / 102.9 cm（laid flat 20.25 ×2）
• Sleeve length（袖丈）: 20.12 in / 51.1 cm
• Back length（着丈）: 20.5 in / 52.1 cm

Trousers
• Waist（ウエスト）: 36.0 in / 91.4 cm
• Inseam（股下）: 23.0 in / 58.4 cm
• Outseam（総丈）: 34.75 in / 88.3 cm
• Rise（股上）: 11.75 in / 29.8 cm
• Leg opening（裾幅）: 9.0 in / 22.9 cm

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Season: Spring / Summer (works into early Autumn)
Reason: Fine Superfine Worsted wool — lightweight and smooth with natural breathability; suitable for warm climates yet structured enough for early autumn wear.

Condition
• Jacket: Excellent vintage condition overall. Minor wear consistent with age. Buttons on sleeve differ from front buttons (vintage replacement).
• Trousers: Several moth holes and small wear points (see photos). Still structurally sound.
• Sold as-is. Priced accordingly to reflect imperfections.
Please review all photos carefully before purchase.

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 weekly from Japan.

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

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