Hiromu Takahara - “Abordage” Jolly Roger Napoleon Felt Jacket

Hiromu Takahara is a Japanese designer who founded Roen in 2003, during a wave of experimental menswear emerging from Tokyo. Roen stood out not for chasing trends, but for building a distinct identity: aged textures, slim silhouettes, and a fascination with Western rock iconography—skulls, crosses, worn leathers, and detailed embroidery. What made Takahara’s work different wasn’t loud branding or runway theatrics, but how carefully he balanced deterioration with intent. His garments often look like they’ve been lived in for years, but that aging is precise, calculated—achieved through repeated washes, fraying, and thoughtful material choice. Roen gained traction in Japan and select overseas markets, particularly among people drawn to subcultural aesthetics—musicians, stylists, and collectors who wanted something less polished than what high fashion was offering at the time. Takahara never positioned himself as a fashion celebrity. His presence is largely off-stage, with Roen speaking through texture and silhouette rather than press releases. Abordage, his lesser-known sub-brand, operates almost like a side note—quiet, even more utilitarian, and less concerned with the symbols that defined Roen. It’s not a rebrand or a pivot, but an extension of his mindset: practical garments with subtle design cues that you only notice after wearing them. Flannel coats, low-profile jackets, wool layers—Abordage pieces tend to avoid logos, favor hidden details, and carry the same handmade, washed-in character as Roen, but without leaning on iconography or edge. It's not meant to make a statement; it’s meant to be worn without explanation. In short, Hiromu Takahara built a label that values process over hype, and Abordage reflects a continuation of that philosophy—less theatrical, more utilitarian, but rooted in the same obsessive attention to material and wear.

Garment Specifications
- Felt Composition
- Branded Hardware
- Sleeve Straps
- “Cross” Inner Lining
- Studded Jolly Roger

Archive Condition: 10/10
- No damages/dirt/stains