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Vintage Sanrio Hello Kitty Padded Kimono Jacket Exclusive

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SKU RS127 ⸻ 📅 Era Based on the tag showing ©1976, 2005 SANRIO, this jacket is mid-2000s era (2005 release). ⸻ 🚻 Gender Unisex, but originally marketed toward women/youth in Japan. ⸻ 🎨 Color • Main: Blue • Print: White Hello Kitty, brown accents, red bows • Collar: Brown • Inner lining: Light mint/white ⸻ 🧑‍💼 Founder (Brand Origin) Sanrio Founded by: Shintaro Tsuji Founded in: 1960, Tokyo, Japan Hello Kitty was created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974. ⸻ 🏷 Brand Information Sanrio is a globally recognized Japanese lifestyle and character goods company known for iconic characters such as Hello Kitty, My Melody, Keroppi, and many more. This jacket is a licensed official Sanrio product, shown by the Japan-exclusive tag saying: “FOR SALE IN JAPAN ONLY” This means it is rare outside Japan. ⸻ 👘 Type of Garment A padded kimono-style haori jacket featuring: • Wide sleeves • Tie-front closure • Quilted/padded inner lining • Japanese traditional cut mixed with modern printed graphics This type of jacket resembles a “Hanten” (traditional Japanese winter coat). ⸻ 💡 Tips for Styling ✔ Wear with a basic tee + jeans for a playful casual look ✔ Pair with wide-leg pants for a Japanese streetwear vibe ✔ Works well as a cozy loungewear top ✔ Layer over a hoodie for a modern Harajuku-style outfit ✔ Great as a collectible display piece for Hello Kitty fans ⸻ 📝 Description A rare Hello Kitty vintage hanten-style padded jacket, Japan-exclusive, featuring classic Sanrio artwork all over a vivid blue base. The garment has a soft quilted interior, tie-front design, and brown corduroy collar for contrast. Perfect for collectors or fans of Japanese pop culture, it blends tradition with cute character graphics. ⸻ ⭐ Rating (1–10) I would rate this piece 9/10 (based on condition and rarity). ⸻ 🔍 Condition • Appears excellent vintage condition • No visible major stains, tears, or fading • Print remains vibrant • Inner lining intact • All stitching seems strong ⸻ ✅ Conclusion This is a rare, collectible Hello Kitty × Sanrio padded kimono jacket, released around 2005 for the Japanese domestic market only. A charming blend of Japanese traditional wear and pop-culture cuteness, highly desirable for collectors and fans. Its great condition, unique print, and exclusivity make it a standout piece worthy of resale or personal collection.

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