A vintage three-piece from Ikeda Tailor Shop in Kobe – blue-grey pinstripes with threads of red and off-white running through the cloth, like city lights reflected on a quiet harbour at night. Jacket, waistcoat, and trousers cut in a clean, masculine line that still feels easy to wear with knitwear or a simple shirt.

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Fabric / Tag Background
The selvedge on the trousers reads “REFINE SUPER ALL WOOL”, indicating a pure wool cloth woven for a smooth, refined finish rather than a blend. The texture is a compact twill with fine vertical pinstripes – blue-grey at first glance, but with subtle red and light threads when the light hits.

The “ALL WOOL” designation on mid-20th-century Japanese tailoring followed international standards of the time, signalling 100% new wool (not recycled fibre) and export-grade quality. This suit was tailored at Ikeda Tailor Shop, Kobe, with the original shop label still inside the jacket.

Mid–late 20th century Japanese tailoring (1960s–1980s), from the family archive of a Kobe-based tailor. Exact year unknown.

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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.

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Details
• 3-piece suit: single-breasted jacket, five-button waistcoat, matching trousers
• Colour: blue-grey base with fine red and off-white pinstripes
• Fabric: 100% wool (selvedge: “REFINE SUPER ALL WOOL”)
• Construction: half-lined jacket, striped back on the waistcoat, classic tailored waistband on trousers
• Front: two-button jacket, notch lapel, flap pockets, chest pocket
• Cuffs: three-button sleeve
• Trousers: belt loops, zip fly with hook closure, pressed creases, plain hem
• Origin: Ikeda Tailor Shop, Kobe, Japan
• Era: mid–late 20th century (1960s–1980s)

Season & Reason
Season: Fall–Winter
Reason: midweight pure wool with a smooth hand – easy to wear over a knit and shirt in colder months, while each piece can be split up and worn separately in milder weather.

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Measurements
All measurements are approximate. Jacket and waistcoat measured flat; chest listed around. Trousers measured along the seams.

Jacket
• Shoulder / 肩幅: 50 cm (approx. 19.7 in)
• Chest (around) / 胸囲: 108 cm (approx. 42.5 in)
• Sleeve / 袖丈: 56 cm (approx. 22.0 in)
• Back length / 着丈: 71 cm (approx. 28.0 in)
(From back neck seam to hem, excluding collar.)

Trousers
• Waist / ウエスト (around): 83 cm (approx. 32.7 in)
• Inseam / 股下: 67.5 cm (approx. 26.6 in)
• Outseam / 総丈: 96 cm (approx. 37.8 in)
• Front rise / 股上: 34 cm (approx. 13.4 in)
• Leg opening / 裾幅: 24.5 cm (approx. 9.6 in)

Waistcoat
• Chest (around) / 身幅: 101 cm (approx. 39.8 in)
• Back length / 着丈（バック）: 50 cm (approx. 19.7 in)

If you need any additional measurements (for example, waistcoat waist), feel free to ask.

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Condition
Vintage condition with gentle signs of wear consistent with age. No major damage or repairs noticed on inspection — fabric, seams, and buttons feel strong and ready to wear. Minor surface marks, pressing waves, or tiny imperfections may be present, as expected from a mid–late 20th century suit stored carefully for decades.

Please refer to the photos for the most accurate impression. Additional close-up images can be provided on request.

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Each piece is carefully inspected and wrapped while the scent of Japanese incense lingers in the atelier — a quiet ritual of preservation and care.

International shipping via EMS (tracked) from Japan. Buyer pays actual postage. US shipping: currently unavailable. Combined shipping is possible for multiple items; please message before purchase for a quote.

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

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