Belafonte Ragtime Clothing, Ball & Chain Zipper Vest, Doromole Slub Yarn

Belafonte Ragtime Clothing – Slub Yarn Service Vest 29-2, Doromole Brown

Exclusively available at Wardrobe 19 in Denmark.

Belafonte is a Tokyo-based clothing brand led by designer Noboru Tanaka. With over 25 years of experience, Tanaka’s passion for authentic vintage garments is reflected in every collection.

Drawing inspiration from his personal archive of vintage clothing, Tanaka and the Belafonte team reinterpret classic designs with thoughtful craftsmanship, creating garments that feel historically grounded yet entirely original.

All Belafonte pieces are made in Japan using the finest materials and crafted in facilities renowned for exceptional quality. The brand holds a distinguished place in the heritage and workwear scene.

Product Details:

A 1930s-inspired waistcoat crafted from new slub yarn cotton canvas, mud-dyed in Belafonte’s signature Doromole process. The vest is slightly cropped, designed to pair perfectly with high-waisted trousers.

Featuring new hand pocket design and ball & chain zip chest pocket detail.
This edition has been updated with dark oxide branded metal buttons and a slightly longer back (less front drop) than their signature Service Vest.

Pair it with the Hiback Buckle Back Trousers, Open Collar Shirt, and Peaked Lapel Jacket in matching fabric for a complete, coordinated look.

• Made in Japan

• Buckle-back detail

• Twin hand pockets and zip chest pocket

• Slub yarn cotton canvas

• Mud-dyed Doromole fabric

Mud Dye Process:

Each vest is slightly unique due to the traditional mud-dyeing process, resulting in a beautiful, one-of-a-kind patina.

The fabric is first soaked in a natural mordant made from plant seeds to help fix the dye. Mud is then applied by hand to one side of the fabric, which is dried in the sun. Initially grey, the fabric is stored indoors, where it slowly develops into warm brown and rust tones over six months. Afterward, it is washed and sun-dried again.

Mud-dyed garments can be hand-washed in cold water with mild detergent with minimal color loss.

Model Info:
Martin is 186 cm / 80 kg and wears a size 40.

Size Guide
(Measurements from Belafonte – not measured by Wardrobe 19)

Each piece varies slightly due to the traditional mud-dyeing process, ensuring a unique patina.