Vintage Japanese Haori Jacket Black Silk Short Kimono with Metallic Cloud Pattern elizabeth whitney It has nice simple lines

It has nice simple lines with none of the typical flaps and straps seen on a trench coat

but did find some newspaper ads dating between 1936 and 1953 for Langburne coats

This black velvet cape coat is made with a small round tipped square collar and closes with eight velvet buttons down the front

but this should fit a medium size -please rely on the following measurements for fit:

Sizing: US size 8 is indicated on the size label

Vintage Japanese Haori Jacket Black Silk Short Kimono with Metallic Cloud Pattern elizabeth whitney It has nice simple linesThis is a vintage Japanese haori, a short kimono jacket traditionally worn over a full kimono. Made of soft black silk crepe, it features an exceptional Kumo (cloud) design rendered in shimmering gold, silver, and subtle iridescent green highlights. The clouds appear across the sleeves and through the front and back panels, creating the impression of drifting evening sky. The interior is lined in a pale cream jacquard with a woven floral motif. Haori