Mens Summer Kimono 'Kaito Edition'

The summer kimono where cranes fly past a rising sun

Some images are pure Japan in a single glance: a red sun, white cranes, blossom on a dark sky. This men's summer kimono brings them together across the back — a glowing red sun, cranes mid-flight and sprays of white plum blossom set against a deep charcoal ground. It's the most classically beautiful print in the collection.

It's a short open jacket with elbow-length sleeves. The charcoal-grey body carries a placed print that blooms across the back and sleeves — the red sun as the focal point, white-and-grey cranes sweeping past it, plum blossom and soft waves filling the scene. The dark ground makes the red and white glow, giving it a striking, almost nocturnal depth.

A back-led print like this saves its drama for the turn — the full scene reveals itself as you move or walk away. Keep the rest plain and let it lead: a white tee, dark trousers, and the sun-and-cranes do everything. The charcoal base keeps it wearable and grounded, so a bold, symbolic print still reads as cool rather than costume.

It's made from a lightweight matte cotton with a breathable hand and a soft drape built for warm weather, the print kept crisp so the red sun and white cranes stay vivid against the charcoal through washing. The relaxed open fit falls easily over a tee.

This is for the man who wants the most iconic of Japanese imagery, beautifully composed, in a piece light enough for summer. Ideal as a statement layer when you want real symbolism rather than abstraction. Wear it open over a white tee with dark denim. It runs slim, so take one size up for an easy drape.

• Type: Short open kimono jacket, elbow-length sleeves
• Material: Lightweight matte cotton
• Pattern: Charcoal with red sun, white crane and plum-blossom print
• Fit: Relaxed, open front
• Sizing: Runs slim — take one size up
• Wear it with: White tee, dark denim