{"product_id":"karl-helmut-baseball-club-cotton-flight-blouson-stars-stripes-k-beige-m","title":"Karl Helmut Baseball Club Cotton Flight Blouson, Stars and Stripes K on the Back, Beige, Size M","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japanese Fashion and Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA Karl Helmut flight blouson in beige cotton, scattered with baseballs and stars and stripes and built around a big flag patterned K on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarl Helmut was launched in 1985 by the designer Isao Kaneko as the menswear line of Pink House, the Tokyo label he founded in the early 1970s, and it became known for stadium jackets, patches and bold aloha prints that borrowed the bears, flowers and reds of the women's line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front carries a Base Ball Club crest with a signed ball reading Karl Helmut since 1985, and small baseball and flag patches run down the sleeves. Across the back, a stars and stripes circle holds a bold K, ringed by baseballs and playing card style panels with the Karl Helmut script either side. The shape is a classic flight blouson, with a ribbed collar, cuffs and hem, a front zip, flap pockets and a utility pocket on the left sleeve. Inside, a white quilted lining carries more baseballs and flags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karl Helmut, Pink House Co., Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quilted, printed with baseballs and flags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baseball Club crest, baseballs, stars and stripes K on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beige with navy, red and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e length 65 cm (25.6 in), body width 70 cm (27.6 in), shoulder 54 cm (21.3 in), yuki (centre back to cuff) 86 cm (33.9 in). Every measurement is taken by hand, with the piece laid flat and the tape read by eye, so please allow a gentle margin of about 1–3 cm (0.5–1 in) for the natural give of fabric, handwork and the human hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn and well kept, with no damage of note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eB (used, good)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Dry clean, brush the patches gently, and store on a broad hanger away from strong sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Continue browsing in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outerwear-coats-blousons-jackets\"\u003eOuterwear\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKarl Helmut Requests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for another Karl Helmut jacket or patch piece? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: Karl Helmut blouson · Karl Helmut baseball jacket · Pink House flight jacket · Karl Helmut stars and stripes · Japanese baseball jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Karl Helmut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54497993261349,"sku":"h439356510","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/karl-helmut-baseball-club-cotton-flight-blouson-stars-stripe-02.jpg?v=1794655032","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/karl-helmut-baseball-club-cotton-flight-blouson-stars-stripes-k-beige-m","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}