A Fur Haori?

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The fur jacket on the right, with the long dangling sleeves, looks like a garment inspired by the Japanese haori, a short garment with a shape similar to a kimono. In Japan it is used as a coat worn over traditional clothing. 

The design of the jacket above is not exactly the same.  It is quite short, contrasting with the voluminous sleeves.  In that regard, the jacket resembles a furisode, a kimono style popular with young women that has long hanging sleeves. 

Whatever the inspiration, I think this jacket looks both elegant and highly impractical.  Personally I would rather have more warmth in the length and slimmer sleeves.  Wouldn’t these get slammed in car doors?  But if her intent was to convey wealth and leisure, this jacket does the trick. 

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