Description
The Flight Gilet from Japanese brand Quitan is crafted from 100% linen with a cotton lining, offering a light, breathable texture with a natural feel.
Inspired by leather vests used by the Royal Air Force during World War II (circa 1939–1945), the design translates functional military elements into a softer, everyday garment.
Its slightly A-line silhouette and full lining retain the proportions and atmosphere of the original piece, while the use of linen introduces a lighter, more tactile quality.
With its clean lines and understated button front, the gilet balances historical reference with contemporary wearability, reflecting Quitan’s quiet approach to time and clothing.
One Size | Size 0
Length 72cm, Bust 48cm, Waist 50cm
Material | Shell: 100% Linen Lining: 100% Cotton
— Made in Japan —
Quitan
Founded by designer Victoria Sae Miyata in Japan, Quitan is a clothing brand inspired by cultures and clothing from around the world. The brand is committed to paying homage to cultures and fashion from various parts of the globe through its neutral style designs. Quitan products aim to minimize their impact on the environment and the planet while integrating inspiration from traditional cultures with modern styles, creating comfortable, natural, and wearable pieces.
The brand name “quitan” comes from the Japanese word “kitan(綺譚（きたん)”, which means “a story written in beautiful prose.” As the concept of “exchange of cultures” expresses, many of the clothes are inspired by ethnic clothing and cultures from around the world, and the clothes are created with the image of connecting the dots of each individuality.
There were overflowing numbers of “differences” in our world.
Those differences would have been rooted in their respective fields, not been disharmony.
Before the diversity was uniformed by modernization, what was the world like?
“Quitan” is a bricolage of such fellowships for beautiful cultures.