Women Kimono Jacket 'Miyuki

The kimono where a red sun rises over leaping carp

A round red sun sits low at the back while koi carp leap through violet-blue waves beneath it — this kimono jacket tells a small story of water and sky in a single panel. The deep purple in the waves is the unusual touch, lifting it out of the usual blue-and-white and into something moodier.

The colour play is the draw. The red sun, the violet water and the pale carp all gain depth from the lustrous satin-finish cloth, which gives the scene a glossy, almost lacquered look. Open front, three-quarter sleeves — a painted scene that throws on like a cardigan.

On Black the sun and waves turn dramatic and rich; on White the same scene reads lighter and more graphic, the violet cooler against the cream. Two very different feelings from one design.

Throw it over a white tee and jeans to ground all that colour, or over something dark to lean into the drama. The open front means it works as a light layer either way. The violet in the waves is the detail that earns a second look — a colour you rarely see in a wave print, and the thing that sets this one apart from every blue-and-white version out there.

For the woman who wants colour beyond the usual blue. Available in black and white, one size, cut to drape with an easy fit.

• Type: Short open kimono jacket (haori style)
• Material: Lightweight, lustrous satin-finish fabric with a soft drape
• Pattern: Red sun, koi carp and violet-blue waves
• Technique: Printed
• Closure: Open front, no fastening
• Sleeves: Three-quarter kimono sleeves
• Colours: Black or white
• Wear it with: Over a white tee and jeans, or something dark