The Noragi

What you may already have: basic cardigan

What you really need: the noragi jacket

Inspired by traditional Japanese working class kimono-wear, the Japanese noragi jacket is the perfect piece for those searching for the next step up from the cardigan. Easily the next menswear staple that must be found a home in your closet, the noragi jacket acts as the casual, yet tailored piece that goes oh-so-well with a classic oxford shirt.

Light-weight along with either a slim-cut or loose-fitting silhouette (depending on the type of noragi jacket you wish to wear), it gives the look of a comfortable, but not sloppy way to run your errands or to go for coffee. Some may even argue that the noragi jacket can be dressed up as a blazer to semi-formal events as well. Nonetheless, I definitely feel that my productivity at work will go through the roof if I had one of these on (I swear).

Convinced that you need to get your hands on one of these? Best of luck to you cause they seem to be sold out everywhere!

Here are my three suggested brands to keep your eye on as to where you might be able to find yourself a noragi.

The Four Horsemen (from Vancouver Island)