SKU RS127
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📅 Era

Based on the tag showing ©1976, 2005 SANRIO, this jacket is mid-2000s era (2005 release).

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🚻 Gender

Unisex, but originally marketed toward women/youth in Japan.

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🎨 Color
• Main: Blue
• Print: White Hello Kitty, brown accents, red bows
• Collar: Brown
• Inner lining: Light mint/white

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🧑‍💼 Founder (Brand Origin)

Sanrio
Founded by: Shintaro Tsuji
Founded in: 1960, Tokyo, Japan

Hello Kitty was created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974.

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🏷 Brand Information

Sanrio is a globally recognized Japanese lifestyle and character goods company known for iconic characters such as Hello Kitty, My Melody, Keroppi, and many more.
This jacket is a licensed official Sanrio product, shown by the Japan-exclusive tag saying:
“FOR SALE IN JAPAN ONLY”

This means it is rare outside Japan.

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👘 Type of Garment

A padded kimono-style haori jacket featuring:
• Wide sleeves
• Tie-front closure
• Quilted/padded inner lining
• Japanese traditional cut mixed with modern printed graphics

This type of jacket resembles a “Hanten” (traditional Japanese winter coat).

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💡 Tips for Styling

✔ Wear with a basic tee + jeans for a playful casual look
✔ Pair with wide-leg pants for a Japanese streetwear vibe
✔ Works well as a cozy loungewear top
✔ Layer over a hoodie for a modern Harajuku-style outfit
✔ Great as a collectible display piece for Hello Kitty fans

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📝 Description

A rare Hello Kitty vintage hanten-style padded jacket, Japan-exclusive, featuring classic Sanrio artwork all over a vivid blue base. The garment has a soft quilted interior, tie-front design, and brown corduroy collar for contrast. Perfect for collectors or fans of Japanese pop culture, it blends tradition with cute character graphics.

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⭐ Rating (1–10)

I would rate this piece 9/10 (based on condition and rarity).

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🔍 Condition
• Appears excellent vintage condition
• No visible major stains, tears, or fading
• Print remains vibrant
• Inner lining intact
• All stitching seems strong

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✅ Conclusion

This is a rare, collectible Hello Kitty × Sanrio padded kimono jacket, released around 2005 for the Japanese domestic market only. A charming blend of Japanese traditional wear and pop-culture cuteness, highly desirable for collectors and fans. Its great condition, unique print, and exclusivity make it a standout piece worthy of resale or personal collection.