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Star Wars Fashion

Fans of both Star Wars and traditional Japanese clothing: your day has come! These new hanten, traditional short-sleeve Japanese jackets, perfectly mix old and new without going overboard. Called Wa-Robe (or “Japanese-style Robe”), the jackets come in beige, ivory and black.

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One jacket sports an image of Yoda on a rock looking contemplative and is available in beige only.

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The other offers an image of the poster for the original Star Wars film, which you can have in black or ivory.

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Of course, it might seem odd to put the graphics on the inside of the jackets, but we think it helps maintain a good balance. And each one features “Star Wars” in large, bold letters on the back of the collar, so your love for the franchise is never totally hidden.

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In addition to the jackets, a juban shirt (basically a Japanese-style undershirt) will also be available with a print that features both the Millennium Falcon and X-wing fighters. You can pair these undershirts with one of the Wa-Robes for a truly Star Wars-themed torso!

The Wa-Robes and juban shirt won’t be available until June, but you can pre-order them now on Trove. The jackets are ¥19,440 each (about US$177) and the juban shirt is ¥11,880 (about US$110). Unfortunately, Trove only offers shipping in Japan, so they recommend using Tenso if you’re outside the country.

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