Kobashi Studio K8200SSK “Yatsu-Giku” Shippō Charm –Kuro (Black)- Large wilkes White four-hole buttons

White four-hole buttons

Done right the most clever mechanisms sometimes have an ease and grace that hides their complexity

Finished off with a urea button for added style to this robust yet easy wearing chambray

and roll collar

Cut with a slightly trimmer profile than the 1942 model yet still more relaxed than modern chinos

Kobashi Studio K8200SSK “Yatsu-Giku” Shippō Charm –Kuro (Black)- Large wilkes White four-hole buttonsHandmade in Japan A unique charm featuring a rare chrysanthemum crest with eight petals, crafted using the traditional Japanese openwork Sukashi technique. Yatsu giku literally means eight petal chrysanthemum in Japanese. Measuring approximately 20mm in diameter and made of sterling silver (925), the master mold was designed by Junichi Kobashi and finished with a handmade vintage style look. Each piece is cast by a family run metal workshop in Tokyo,