A blue-gray 3-piece suit from the family archive of Ikeda Tailor Shop, a tailoring lineage dating back to the Meiji era in Japan.
This set includes a jacket, vest, and trousers, all cut from an ALL WOOL cloth with a quiet depth to the weave. Under changing light, the fabric reveals subtle shadow and tone, giving the suit a calm, understated elegance.

The fabric tag reads BARON-TEX with ALL WOOL marking.
BARON-TEX appears to be a period fabric name or cloth selection name, paired here with pure wool suiting that reflects the refined character of mid-20th century Japanese tailoring. The striped lining on the back of the vest also preserves the texture and mood of classic tailoring from the era.

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

Tailored under a lineage connected to a Kobe-based Japanese atelier once supported by the seller’s family — a quiet legacy woven into every seam.

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.

The seasonality feels best for autumn, winter, and early spring.
The structure still holds well, and the suit retains the kind of internal making that allows vintage tailoring to continue beautifully with proper care.

Condition
Professionally cleaned.
There is a faint stain around the crotch area of the trousers, resembling an old food mark. It is currently being treated, but full removal cannot be guaranteed.
There is also light age-related staining / discoloration on the jacket lining.
Both are honestly noted here, though neither is highly visible in overall view.

Details
Color: Blue gray
Fabric: Wool
Tag: BARON-TEX / ALL WOOL
Set: Jacket / Vest / Trousers
Made in Japan

Measurements

Jacket
Shoulder: 17.7 in / 45 cm
Chest (around): 35.8 in / 91 cm
Sleeve: 22.0 in / 56 cm
Back Length: 27.2 in / 69 cm

Trousers
Waist (around): 35.4 in / 90 cm
Inseam: 26.4 in / 67 cm
Outseam: 37.0 in / 94 cm
Front Rise: 12.0 in / 30.5 cm
Leg Opening: 9.1 in / 23 cm

Vest
Chest (around): 33.9 in / 86 cm
Back Length: 20.5 in / 52 cm

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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