Kimono Man 'Tokyo'

The kimono that turns a checkerboard into a statement

The checkerboard pattern — ichimatsu — had a moment far beyond Japan when it became the emblem of the Tokyo Olympics, but it's been a staple of Japanese design for centuries. This men's kimono, paris-tokyo, runs a crisp navy-and-cream check across the full length of the robe — graphic, bold and instantly recognisable.

The pattern is the whole statement. The clean navy-and-cream squares read sharp and modern, almost optical, giving the robe a confident, design-forward edge that sets it apart from the floral and creature prints. It's heritage geometry with a contemporary punch — the most graphic, eye-catching pattern in the collection.

It's a full-length kimono, worn crossed left over right and tied at the waist with the included obi — here a bold red that cuts dramatically across the monochrome check. The floor-length cut and wide sleeves carry the checkerboard in a long, striking line, and that red obi is the perfect finishing accent.

Wear it as a summer yukata over a light layer, or as a statement robe at home. The navy-and-cream check is versatile despite its boldness, and the red obi gives it real impact — a piece for someone who wants their kimono modern, graphic and impossible to ignore rather than quietly traditional.

This is for the person who wants a bold, graphic checkerboard kimono with a striking red obi — modern over traditional, 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 — navy-and-cream ichimatsu checkerboard
• Obi belt: Bold red obi belt included
• Sleeves: Wide kimono sleeves
• Sizing: True to size — available M, L and XL (by height); see the size guide
• Colour: Navy and cream
• Wear it with: Over a light layer, as a statement yukata or robe