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That said, I studied a bit of Japanese clothing creation while living in Yokohama. You made a full Hakama that looks like it was folded correctly in front, a feat that eludes most non-Japanese tailors. If you used five meters of fabric on the trousers, your friend must be a rather rich samurai.
As far as I can see, you have an even seam, which is no mean feat on trousers with that width and folding scheme. Sadly, I can't tell you anything about the closures and bindings or the back folds, because I can't see them.
The Kataginu on the other hand lacks a bit of starch and its fishbone shoulders. Just now it looks like a vest where you forgot to close the sides. That is sad, because what I can see of the Hakama suggests that you know how to wield a needle.
Also, I do not see mons on the vest. For Japanese clothing of this high order, a three-mon solution is almost mandatory.
Overall, I like your work and will watch what you are doing in the area of clothing, but the picture you provided does not allow an in-depth critique of your work. The medieval-lookalike-chemise your friend is wearing is a bit jarring in contrast with the traditional Japanese clothing.
Have fun.
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