This jacket was an (early) gift for my good friend @Kenji to celebrate his upcoming "Kanreki", which is when someone completes a 60-year cycle - a rebirth of sorts - based on the Oriental Zodiac. The Japanese custom is to wear red on this occasion, and that's why I thought this fabric would be perfect.
Kenji and I have been friends for about a quarter century! Most people who are into jeans making around the world know him for his store Citron Jeans, by far the best shop for any materials and hardware for making jeans, and probably the only place where hobbyists like me can buy top-quality rivets and buttons in small quantities. Without Kenji, my Eureka hobby would not be possible!

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