Frequently Asked
Questions

Re:Kimono garments are made from unused kimono silk or yukata cotton bolts sourced from Japanese textile houses as well as individual collectors. All bolts are inspected, cleaned, and assessed before cutting. No two pieces use the exact same bolt placement, so pattern position varies between garments.

Yes. All Re:Kimono fabrics are from unused bolt stock — not worn garments. They have not been previously sewn into a garment. The cleaning and preparation process is carried out before any cutting begins.

The fabric bolt and colourway will match. However, because each garment is cut from a specific position within the bolt, the exact placement of the pattern may differ. This is the nature of working with a printed textile. Some garments will show more of a particular motif; others will show different areas of the same design. This variability is intentional and not considered a defect.

The pocket is cut from a kimono-derived textile bolt — typically a dense, patterned weave or print. The specific pattern on your pocket will vary depending on how it was positioned during cutting. The circular inset photos on the product page show examples of the pocket pattern, but the exact cut may differ.

Yukata cotton pieces can generally be machine washed cold, gentle cycle. Kimono silk pieces should be hand washed or dry cleaned. Always check the garment label. Avoid direct sunlight for extended storage as this can affect natural dyes over time.

Size charts are on the Re:Kimono product page for each garment type. All measurements are in centimetres. The aloha shirt, style shirt, pocket tee, and hooded jacket each have their own chart. Some provisional sizes are marked — these measurements may have minor variations before the final run is confirmed.

Re:Kimono shirts and the Yukata Jacket are designed with a relaxed, slightly oversized fit consistent with Japanese silhouette preferences. The Pocket T-Shirt fits true to size as a unisex heavyweight tee — the female model in the product photos (159cm) wears a Small; the male model (177cm) wears a Large. We recommend checking the specific measurements against a garment you already own.

Products are available through our online shop at shop.belocaljapan.com and via our collection site at collection.belocaljapan.com, as well as in person at our Kamakura store. The website documents the full product line, while stock and availability are managed through the shop.

Yes. Please check the online shop for current shipping options and rates to your country. International orders may be subject to customs duties depending on your country's import regulations.

Yes. We work with retailers, boutiques, and importers who align with our brand positioning — premium/calm/intellectual, no discounting. Please visit our Wholesale page or use the contact form to start a conversation. We respond within 3 business days.

A trade catalogue is available on request for qualifying buyers and importers. You can request it via the catalogue request page. The catalogue covers the full Re:Kimono line with construction notes and wholesale terms.