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Buy NowSouvenir jackets, also known as suka-jan jackets in Japan have a vibrant a rich history dating back to the post-war occupation of Japan. Servicemen stationed overseas would have these jackets made for themselves of a loved one embroidered with local motifs and imagery in bright colours.
The Vietnam war and US involvement bough more servicemen thousands of miles from home the local style of souvenir jackets made up by local tailors differed from the Japanese rayon and satin jackets of post-WWII. Usually made in black cotton the jackets have a simple 'windbreaker' jacket design with traditional hand-embroidered motifs emblazoned on the chest, sleeves and back, which have a naive charm in their execution.
This version features the slogan 'Fighters by Day, Lovers by night, Drunkards by choice' embroidered across the back, an unofficial company slogan of the US in Vietnam, with reports of many spending at least 6 nights a week in Saigon bars. All details of this jacket are faithfully reproduced as you would expect from Toyo Enterprises and is a modern menswear classic easy to wear with a touch of irreverent rebelliousness.
100% Cotton Shell Acetate lining Two Front Pockets Reproduction Period correct zipper Embroidered Vietnam Map on back Chest & Sleeves Embroidered with Traditional Motifs Vintage Tailor Toyo Rayon Woven Label
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Late 1950s Style Velveteen × Acetate Souvenir Jacket - KOSHO & CO. - Special Edition - GUAM ISLANDS × SEAHORSE - TT16010
JP¥121,000
M to XL in stock
