Fashion Statement: Jin Kamurai
A brief analysis of the various outfits worn by the Frostheim Captain
More often, than not, when creating a character, it’s important to dress them in a way that best fits that character. Someone who lives in a colder climate may wear thicker clothes or furs over something sheer and revealing. Or they may have a piece of jewelry that’s significant and important to them. But what a character wears can often reveal to us small details that may be easy to overlook. So under the cut, I’ll be going over a few of Jin’s outfits and just pointing out fun little things I have noticed.
Feel free to take this with a grain of salt. And enjoy <3
Darkwick Uniform
For me, this outfit really shines with how confident Jin tries to present himself to others. He doesn’t want to be seen as weak (or to hide the fact that he is unable to use his stigma without aide). He’s wearing his school jacket over his shoulders much like a cape rather than the standard way. This shows he’s not above breaking conventional uses for clothing. Daring, even. But his uniform is still maintained and neatly put together. Nothing looks out of place and everything feels like it was intentionally worn this way.
There is also his necklace, which is displayed with pride. The top button undone to reveal what he’s wearing. This, to me, shows that he clearly cares for this particular piece of jewelry. Willing to show it off in such a brazen way. His tie loose to even show this off. The one area where he ‘slacks’ in his more uniformed appearance.
House Uniform
Again, with this outfit we see a jacket/coat that is hanging from Jin’s shoulders opposed to wearing it the ‘standard’ way. His coat also has a fur collar, which indicates a need for warmth as well as giving him a more ‘kingly’ aura. It also shows Jin’s wealth, as furs are not necessarily cheap (especially white fur that maintains a clean look).
There are also many metal fastenings. Metal can be quite pricy and the bulk of them on this uniform shows importance, status, and (once again) wealth. Having many metal fixtures also indicates a sort of utilitarian need for things to be orderly and neat. Each serving a purpose while also being flashy.
Finally, there are Jin’s boots in this outfit. Tall black boots that give a firm and leaderly look to pull the outfit together. These boots are not for everyday wear. And they’re certainly not for hard physical labor. But they’re more for boots of traversing and ‘leading’ the way.
Casual Clothes
With this outfit, we see the jacket off the shoulders. A common theme for Jin. His shirt having vertical pinstripes, which gives a taller appearance. Black being a power color (which is bold and easy to hide any stains). However, the white pants offset this, still adding a powerful appearance that commands attention. He has a very clear ‘business-like’ appearance here, while also coming across as someone that does not mess around and gets straight to the point.
The finer details are not lost on Jin, though. The pendant around his neck contrasting against the very professional ‘black and white’ look he has going on. A pop of color that draws your eyes towards it. Perhaps another piece of jewelry that holds significance to Jin.
Masquerade Outfit
This outfit is one of the first outfits we see Jin wear in a formal setting (if you don’t exclude his house uniform at the ball). He’s wearing a half-mask. To me, this indicates his importance. Only having half of his face hidden while the rest is in view. He’s not afraid to hide that he belongs in this setting while still fitting with the masquerade theme required of him.
Additionally, the majority of the outfit is white. A color that can easily stain. While the shirt is a teal shade- setting him apart from the other ghouls in this mission who have a darker blue. There are also the two tassels attached to him, whereas the other Frostheim ghouls have 3 tassels. This shows, to me, that he has a higher rank and should be treated as such.
There is also the addition of a cape, this time. Rather than the jacket hanging off of his shoulders. Though, with this being an outfit for a mission in a highly professional (and high society) setting, it would make sense that he adheres to ‘social norms’, rather than flaunting too much. He is among others of ‘his rank’ and should act accordingly.
Waves of Love Outfit
Here, we see a different side of Jin. A side that is trying to impress someone. His hair is styled differently (part of the bangs neatly pushed back), no jacket hanging off of his shoulders, and various other tells that he is trying to show his best side while being a little more unsure of himself. He’s not presenting in an overly confident way, in this outfit.
For starters, we see another necklace displayed. This one is not as eye drawing. The shirt not unbuttoned in a manner of display. Nor is it a pop of color that forces your eyes to draw to it. It’s simply there. Then, we also see a pair of sunglasses resting in his pocket. Sunglasses can have a variety of meanings. And I think, here, it symbolizes privacy. After all, Jin is a private guy. And him wearing the shades over his heart, to me, showcases that he’s willing to share his privacy with MC (the one he’s trying to impress).
There’s also the white shoes with the buckle. White shoes are notoriously difficult to keep clean. Constantly picking up dirt. Yet, Jin’s are immaculate. A testament to his wealth as white is a huge indicator of money (especially if it can be kept clean). Not to mention the thumb ring. Thumb rings typically are worn as ‘family rings’ or ‘king rings’. Something to show wealth and status.
Finally, there are two more pieces I want to point out. The conch lapel and the two-point pocket fold. The conch sticks with the seaside theme for the episode while also holding deep symbolism for unity, order, and authority. This fits overly well for Jin, who is an authority figure to many. He also seems to be searching for some sort of order (his stigma allowing him to also ‘order’ others around). And unity. The want to unite something. Perhaps- unite him and MC? After all, he’s putting in quite the effort to showcase a different side of himself, here.
Then, we have the two-point pocket fold. This man really knows style. He made sure to keep the fabric of the pocket fold lighter than the shirt he’s wearing and went with a traditional fold that’s still more eye catching than a single point. But not as showy as a stair/3-point fold. He’s keeping it classy. Showing off just enough of himself to draw your eyes to him.
Swimwear
Our final outfit for the day, Jin’s swimwear outfit. This is the most relaxed outfit we’ve seen Jin in. Honestly, it almost feels completely out of his element. Still, he sticks to solid, classy colors that demand respect and give off a sort of commanding vibe. Again, we see him wearing a necklace. This one a bit more casual. But it’s still there. Still being shown off to a degree. His lack of clothing shows some level of comfort with being exposed to others. He’s not afraid to hide who he is (when it comes to MC). His sandals are sleek and comfortable while remaining stylish. They also seem to offer some support to keep them from slipping off easier than flip flops would. So Jin still has secure footing.
Overall Thoughts
With the outfits we’ve seen Jin in, so far, it’s easy to tell that he’s a very pointed person. Showy but not too showy. He knows he’s an important person and not afraid to let others know this. However, he doesn’t make a mockery of himself or over-indulge either. His outfits could be considered classy with their color scheme, patterns, cuts, etc. Nothing too bold about his choices. He’s a simple man, in all honesty. But also complex. As there are small giveaways of things that he deems important enough to break the standards to show off. With how he wears his coats, I do think that’s a forced projection of being confident, as he very much has insecurities about his stigma. Still, he gains confidence with MC around. And so- in Waves of Love, we get to see a side of him that he seems to only reserve for someone he truly cares about.
Or I’m thinking too much into it.
Let me know your thoughts!
