Men's Yukata 'Kurohana'

The yukata where black flowers bloom on pale grey

Its name, kurohana, means 'black flower' — and the contrast is exactly the point. This men's yukata sets bold black blooms and foliage against a pale grey ground, flowers rendered in dark silhouette rather than bright colour. It's floral, but in a graphic, masculine register that sidesteps anything too soft or pretty.

The monochrome treatment is what makes it work. By printing the flowers in black on grey, the design keeps all the elegance of a floral pattern while reading bold and modern — high contrast, almost like ink-stamped blossoms. The pattern flows down the robe and across the wide sleeves, generous and confident, never fussy.

It's a full-length kimono, worn crossed left over right and tied at the waist with the included obi — here a clean grey-white that lightens the palette. The floor-length cut and wide sleeves give the bold blooms a long, flowing canvas, striking and composed at once.

Wear it as a summer yukata over a light layer, or as a relaxed robe at home. The grey-and-black palette is versatile and the black-flower motif gives it a graphic edge most floral robes lack — a piece for someone who wants botanical pattern without losing a bold, masculine feel.

This is for the person who wants a graphic, monochrome floral — black flowers on grey — with the obi included. Wear it crossed and tied with the obi, over a light layer. True to size, in M, L or XL by height.

• Type: Full-length men's kimono / yukata
• Material: Light woven fabric with a soft drape
• Pattern: All-over print — black flowers and foliage on pale grey
• Obi belt: Matching obi belt included
• Sleeves: Wide kimono sleeves
• Sizing: True to size — available M, L and XL (by height); see the size guide
• Colour: Pale grey with black
• Wear it with: Over a light layer, as a summer yukata or relaxed robe