Kazuyuki Kumagai attachment heavy cotton blazer, size 2 (M)

Blazer by Kazuyuki Kumagai Attachment for sale here. The Kazuyuki Kumagai line, not to be confused with the Attachment label itself, is the collection line for Attachment. It’s basically their higher-end products, the stuff the designer puts his name on and what you see in the lookbooks and that sort of thing. The Kazuyuki Kumagai label differentiates itself with an emphasis on technical detailing, both in the selection of textiles and in the fit. Materials are often high quality knits, and detailing is highly articulated.

This blazer is no exception and a really good example of what the KKA label can do. The shape is inspired by the traditional blazer, but there are a fair number of tweaks. Fabric is 100% cotton, although this is a heavier weighted cotton and actually doubled up. That is, there is an interior and exterior layer of the same cotton fabric, giving this jacket a good weight and making it appropriate for fall-winter-spring wear.

Silhouette references the classic three button blazer, keeping the design minimalist but also highly refined. Tailoring reminds me of vintage Jil Sander, where everything is highly considered while superfluous details are kept to a minimum. Pockets are incorporated into the side seams, and sleeves and bottom are similarly sleek with minimal detailing. Rear has Kazuyuki Kumagai’s signature center seam and curved shoulder seam that allows for a wider range of movement with minimal restriction.

Kazuyuki Kumagai definitely does not come cheap, but the aesthetic is pretty unique, the tailoring is both understated and extremely complicated, and you can be sure you are getting some of the top quality available.

Size is labeled a 2, fitting a standard medium well. I measure the chest at 20”, shoulders at 17”, length at 26” and sleeves at 25” from the shoulder. The jacket comes in lightly used, generally good shape. There is some lint on the fabric, most visible on the interior, and some general wear, but no holes, tears or stains. Made in Japan.

Shipping from Japan to anywhere will be $30.