The coverall jacket was born from an unnamed American coverall circa 1910, unearthed in a coal mine. Taiga Takahashi's coverall jackets were created with the fascination of coverall jackets that came to Taiga's possession after more than 100 years. The era of mass production and mass consumption began in the United States in the 1920s. The American-style capitalist society changed various types of craftsmanship. The tradition of craftsmen carefully making one item at a time gave way to a system of manufacturing that made mass production possible without hand skills. The workwear worn by the hard-working people who support the economy illustrates this historical background. Straightforward sewing and flat patterns simplified the production process. The durability of fabrics and the shape of pockets are all designed to withstand heavy labor. Elements of today's design are completely absent. This jacket in particular is more like a tool than a garment. The jacket uses original buttons that reproduce the stamped iron buttons used on coveralls in the 1910s. These buttons will rust over time, allowing the jacket to age well. 

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