CROP

Atelier Sarita's cropped kimono jackets offer a short length, designed for easy everyday wear. They can be worn open, over a t-shirt, shirt, or sweater. Their structured cut allows you to create modern silhouettes for the city.

The crop kimono: a high proportion, a contemporary interpretation

The term "crop" refers to a deliberately shortened cut. In clothing terminology, it applies to garments whose length is interrupted at the waist or just below the hips. This high proportion immediately alters the silhouette: the bust is structured, the lower body is exposed, and the overall look becomes clearer.

This line can be found in various categories: jackets, blazers, structured tops, and cropped suits. The principle remains the same: to interrupt the vertical line to redefine balance.

At Atelier Sarita, this proportion is applied to the kimono jacket. This choice represents a strong statement. Historically associated with a long, enveloping cut, the kimono here adopts a concise version, while retaining its original structure.

Crop: origin and definition of a foreshortened proportion

The cropped cut is part of a broader reflection on proportions. Over-the-length garments—coats, jackets, blazers—have long favored a longer, more elongated silhouette and coverage. The cropped version reverses this logic: it raises the line and shifts the visual center of gravity.

By stopping higher, the garment introduces a clear separation between the upper and lower body. This division accentuates the waist, optically lengthens the legs, and creates a legible structure. The shorter proportion acts as a frame. It frames the bust without enclosing it. It clarifies the silhouette rather than enveloping it.

Applied to work jackets, technical jackets, or modernized suits, this cut has always been associated with a quest for balance and mobility. It prioritizes functionality as much as visual precision.

The advantages of a high proportion

Working with a shorter haircut offers several concrete advantages.

First, the visual lightness. The piece occupies less vertical space. It allows the layers underneath to show through, makes the layering more legible and highlights the construction of the outfit.

Next, balance. The waist is naturally emphasized without being constricted. Paired with high-waisted trousers, a structured skirt, or a long dress, the cropped jacket stabilizes the silhouette.

Finally, freedom of movement. Less length means less bulk to manage. The garment moves with you, adapts to urban travel, and remains mobile.

In a wardrobe designed for the city, this proportion follows a practical logic. It structures without weighing down, frames without covering. The cropped cut is not merely decorative; it reflects a deliberate design choice.

The kimono crop: moving the image without altering the cut

The kimono traditionally evokes a long, flowing, descending garment. Introducing a taller proportion into this cut alters its perception without changing its construction.

The cropped kimono jacket retains the essential elements: wide sleeves, a relaxed silhouette, and a straight drape. But the vertical line is interrupted. It stops higher. The volume is concentrated on the bust. This shift makes the garment more graphic, more concise, more urban. It sheds any ceremonial connotations and enters the realm of everyday wear.

At Atelier Sarita, this variation is part of a broader exploration of lengths: cropped, short, mid-length, and long. The cropped version represents the most structured expression of this. The garments are worn open. The absence of a belt maintains the clear definition of the cut. The structure comes from the shoulders and proportions, not from any cinching.

The cropped kimono jacket reveals the outfit rather than covering it. It acts as a framing piece.

Proportion as a signature

Cropping is not simply a shortcut. It's a way of working with the line.

By raising the proportions, the cut gains in sharpness and balance. The silhouette is clarified, movement facilitated, and the construction visible. Applied to the kimono jacket, this proportion asserts a modernity based on the precise adjustment of volumes. A historically long cut becomes concise without losing its identity.

At Atelier Sarita, the crop kimono embodies this approach: a timeless structure worked in a high proportion, designed for the city and for everyday life.