Woven in England from fine FANCY WORSTED WILKINSON wool, and marked with the additional tag MAISON SPECIAL 100 — signifying the use of premium 100s worsted wool, prized for its smooth hand, subtle sheen, and enduring drape.
This rare combination of British textile heritage and Japanese export-grade labeling reflects a level of quality reserved for higher tailoring lines of the late 20th century.

Tailored in Kobe, Japan by Ikeda Tailor Shop, the cut reflects the precision of Japanese craftsmanship: a soft-shouldered jacket with balanced proportions, and trousers with a clean, straight leg. The muted grey ground is crossed with understated pinstripes in blue and amber — like light rippling over a quiet stream.

Inside, the suit carries the same quiet signatures as all Ikeda pieces: discreet detailing, hand-finishing, and cloth chosen not for trend but for permanence. A rare meeting of British textile tradition and Japanese bespoke tailoring — built to last decades, and to look better with each passing one.

Details
• Fabric: 100% Wool — Wilkinson worsted (England) × Maison Special 100
• Color: Muted grey with blue & amber pinstripes
• Tailored by Ikeda Tailor Shop, Kobe, Japan
• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Jacket: Two-button, patch pockets, 3 sleeve buttons
• Condition: Excellent vintage — minimal wear, clean throughout

Measurements
Jacket
• Shoulder（肩幅）: 18.12 in / 46.0 cm
• Chest（胸囲）: 40.5 in / 102.9 cm 〔laid flat 20.25 in / 51.4 cm ×2〕
• Waist（ウエスト）: 40.4 in / 102.6 cm 〔laid flat 20.19 in / 51.3 cm ×2〕
• Sleeve length（袖丈）: 22.25 in / 56.5 cm
• Back length（着丈）: 28.12 in / 71.4 cm

Trousers
• Waist（ウエスト）: 29.6 in / 75.2 cm
• Inseam（股下）: 26.25 in / 66.7 cm
• Outseam（総丈）: 37.25 in / 94.6 cm
• Rise（股上）: 11.0 in / 27.9 cm
• Leg opening（裾幅）: 9.12 in / 23.2 cm

Season: Spring / Summer (works into early Autumn)
Reason: Lightweight, breathable worsted with open hand; built for warm weather tailoring.

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 piece 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.

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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