Become a British gentleman in a smoking jacket with your friends.


On a certain Sunday, the salon was bustling with regular customers.
To present Mr. Yagi, the owner of "Bridge," one of Mr. Shimaji's favorite bars, with a cigar jacket, his friends gathered, each proudly wearing their own smoking jackets.
In the salon, with pipes and drinks in hand, people chatted, eagerly awaiting the arrival of their newly completed smoking jackets.


The smoking jacket, which was just completed at Ichibankan Clothing Store, has finally arrived. As you know, the salon is a very small space, so we've moved to another location for the fitting and unveiling!


Actually, this smoking jacket ordered by Mr. Yagi is a special order. The lapels of the collar and the cuffs are made from multiple ribbons that come with boxes of cigars, sewn together and layered to create a single piece of fabric.
How many ribbons are used in this dazzling ribbon-adorned dress...?

Shimaji : "As expected! Just like Yagi, who's been to Cuba so many times... That smoking jacket is overflowing with love for cigars!"


After the presentation ceremony, a photo shoot in the smoking jackets began, with everyone smiling as they congratulated each other on their new look. It's not often that people get the chance to wear matching jackets.
Afterward, he immediately put on his newly completed smoking jacket and celebrated its completion by passing it through smoke in the salon!

Ms. Yagi: "When I saw Mr. Shimaji's smoking jacket, I immediately wanted one, and I'm so glad I ordered it!"

Shimaji: "Ultimately, if you find something beautiful, buy it without hesitation!"


In a previous conversation between Ms. Shimaji and Mr. Watanabe, the owner of Ichibankan, Ms. Shimaji said, "Let's make this the salon's uniform. Let's all wear it here." So, it seems she is pleased that it is steadily spreading among customers.
Customers who wish to order a smoking jacket, please feel free to ask our staff!


This week's quote
"If you find something beautiful, buy it without hesitation!"


This week's alcohol
"Ardbeg 10"
Customers who make a purchase at our salon will receive a miniature bottle of Ardbeg Argeadail. Its peaty, smoky flavor is highly recommended for Islay malt lovers.

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Katsuhiko Shimaji
Producer of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building . Born in 1941. After graduating from Aoyama Gakuin University, he joined Shueisha. He was assigned to "Weekly Playboy" and became its editor-in-chief in 1983, where he created a sensation with the "Life Advice" column featuring Renzo Shibata, Toko Kon, and Ken Kaiko as respondents, growing the magazine into a million-copy publication. He later served as editor-in-chief of "PLAYBOY Japan" and "BART." After serving as representative director of Shueisha International, he retired in 2008. He is currently working as a writer and essayist.
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*Smoking is prohibited by law for anyone under the age of 20.
*Drinking alcohol is prohibited by law for those under 20 years of age.
*Please refrain from drinking alcohol or participating in tastings if you are driving a vehicle (including motorcycles and bicycles) or are underage.
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