Men's Clothing: Meiji Japan and Prohibitionist America

Hirohito and a Smoking Jacket

Here in College we theatre students are often asked to create strange projects... I am no different. In the UAF theatre class "History of fashion and Dress" we have been given the assignment of making a webpage. Not just any page mind you, but a page about a favored era in time and a single article of clothing that each of us has studied in-depth. I have chosen to present to you, electric surfer, pictures of men's formal dress during the Meiji Era in Japan. My garment of choice was a smoking jacket from the 1920's, which I like to call "The Decade Long Party."

Hirohito
The Emperor of Japan during the second world war, chosen by divine right, was a perfect template for study of the progression of formal wear in Japan. He is one of the few Japanese people whose formal pictures were taken from youth to older age.




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Now folks, I want you to understand that I'm no genius. I often have trouble stringing sentences together correctly. I type with my thumbs and my tongue is too large for it's own good. With that out of the way, I would like to say this: I'm sure I've made many mistakes in this page, please don't hate me for this reason. If you DO need a reason to hate me, please e-mail me with a list of your personal passions (Please include religion, sexual preference, Political views, and your standing on various controversial current event topics). Be assured that I will promptly send you a letter full of piss and vinegar to give you a reason to hate me. I hope to hear from you!
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