The jackets and robes have universal sizing as a result of the centuries old, Japanese T shaped construction. The three-quarter, raglan sleeves accommodate a wide range of shoulder widths so that the same garment will fit a small woman as well as a large man, with the difference showing in the length of the sleeve. The chart below will help you translate these dimensions into American sizes,
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MEN |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
|
Shoulder |
15” |
16” |
17” |
18” |
19” |
|
Chest |
34” |
36” |
38” |
40” |
42 |
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WOMEN |
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|
|
|
|
|
Shoulder |
14” |
14.5” |
15” |
15.5” |
16” |
|
Bust |
33” |
34.5” |
36.5” |
38.5” |
40.5” |
We recommend that you use your own measurements to estimate how a Kiku garment will fit you.
Whether the front closes will depend on the style of the garment and the individual’s chest/bust size and hip size. An haori jacket has two front panels that are generally 9 inches each; it is designed to be worn open, but tied with the haorihimo. A kimono robe, a juban,robe, a dochugi jacket, a nenneko jacket and a michiyuki jacket are designed to overlap and close in the front.
The models below are all wearing the same haori jacket which has a long length of 33.5" and the distance between the shoulder seams is 26.5".
Lyndon wears a size 42 jacket and is 6'1"; Kalyn wears a size 4 and is 5'9"
Matt wears a size 36 jacket and is 5'10"; Khalea wears a size 6 and is 5'9"
Molly wears a size 6 and is 5'11"; Patsy wears a size 12 and is 5'3"
Nancy wears a size 6 and is 5'5"; Sally wears a size 10 and is 5'4"
Kimberly wears a size 2 and is 5'10"; Susu wears a size 4 and is 5'3"
6:30 PM on Saturday, May 24 at the Coble Plaza, 209 Gervais Street (near State Museum), Columbia, SC, Kiku Refashion will present its summer collection at the Desert Dreams Fashion Show. Tickets available thru Eventbrite. Use Susu10 for a 10% discount.
