Tailor Toyo Mountain Goat x Alaskan Flag Souvenir Jacket
Tailor Toyo
The roots of the Souvenir Jacket, or Sukajan in Japanese, can be traced back to American soldiers stationed in the Pacific following the end of World War II. During the post-war occupation, American troops began using traditional Japanese designs and hand-stitching them into the backs of their jackets to commemorate their time in Japan. Popular designs included Japanese (and Chinese) style dragons, cherry blossoms and trees Some would also opt for artwork that could have ranged from local maps to Geisha girls. These pieces would often use rayon and silk.
Drawing from the post-war American presence in Japan, the Sukajan jacket of the 1940's-1960's has been beautifully reproduced by one of the best out there.
The body of the garment is cut from a unique velveteen and acetate rayon, original to Tailor Toyo. Their choice and design of fabric are aimed at producing the most aesthetically vintage-looking piece possible. Taken from their vast archive in Japan, Tailor Toyo are able to successfully create a garment steeped in post-WW2 history with a truly authentic, vintage feel.
This limited edition Sukajan is based on a rare vintage Souvenir Jacket made by Ko-Sho (predecessor of Tailor Toyo), with the rare Mountain Goat pattern & other symbols of Alaska. The reverse features quilted construction with a state flag, Mount Mckinley & other features of Alaskan heritage. These rare vintage Alaska Suka Jackets were sold for the US Military at the US Base in Anchorage and have since become highly sought after in the vintage market.
- Main: 100% cotton
- Lining: 100% acetate
- Padding: 80% cotton / 20% polyester
- Embroidery: 100% rayon
- Two slash pockets on both sides
- TYE Zipper
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