DESCRIPTION
A true highlight of the Japan Special line, this reversible, down-free "vest jacket" is designed to appeal to fashion enthusiasts. It offers a double-sided style:
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Outer face: relaxed fit with a charmingly worn-out embroidery (ヘタウマ刺繍) for a handcrafted and authentic effect.
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Inner face: simple and clean contrast, to be worn like an everyday cardigan.
Made from high-density nylon, this lightweight piece combines softness, structured hold, and excellent mobility. It features a YKK two-way zip (WZIP) with zipped side vents, allowing for easy layering. Patch and zipped pockets on both sides, machine washable, unisex, highly versatile, and particularly recommended for layering enthusiasts.
COMPOSITION
- Outer fabric: 100% nylon (high-density nylon)
- Lining: 92% polyester, 8% polyurethane
- Trims: 100% cotton piping edges
- Embroidery: 100% rayon
- TAION‑NDJK03JS
THE BRAND
TAION – The Japanese Balance of Design, Warmth, and Lightness
Founded in Japan in 2016, TAION (体温 – "body temperature") has established itself as a pioneering brand in lightweight technical apparel. Conceived as a functional alternative to classic outerwear brands, TAION draws on Japanese textile engineering to offer pieces that are aesthetic, high-performing, and accessible. Its philosophy? To design clothes that warm the body without ever weighing down the style.
A Universe Guided by Innovation and Modularity
TAION stands out for its radically modular approach to clothing. Inspired by layering, the brand develops a complete wardrobe: compressible down jackets, insulated vests, technical overshirts, hybrid coats, reversible pieces, and even down-free models. Everything is designed to adapt to changes in temperature, lifestyle, and environment.
It is this ability to combine Japanese technicality with understated elegance that has made TAION a global reference in modern outerwear.
A Community Drawn to Effective Simplicity
Initially adopted in Asia, then in Korea, the United States, and Europe, the brand has attracted a varied audience: minimalist style enthusiasts, outdoor lovers, nomadic urbanites, and creators in search of versatile pieces.
Without flashy ambassadors or logo-plastered campaigns, TAION has grown through word-of-mouth, perceived quality, and product consistency. Organic growth, true to its identity.
Discreet Aesthetics, International Ambition
With its clean lines, neutral palette, and functional pieces, TAION's style is designed to last. Neither fleeting fashion nor extreme outdoor: just the essential, well-designed. Today, distributed in the biggest concept stores (Beams, United Arrows, END., SSENSE…), TAION embodies a new generation of brands: discreet, intelligent, sustainable.
TAION is the meeting of Japanese craftsmanship and useful clothing. For those who prefer substance over noise, precision over demonstration.