Buzz Rickson's x Kosho & Co. Reversible Velvet 'Sukajan' Souvenir Jacket - Navy

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Field Notes

'Sukajan' - more commonly known as Souvenir Jacket's - first appeared in tailoring shops near U.S. air-bases in the 1950s. Renowned for their excellent embroidering techniques, the influx of money into Japan after the war made these jackets affordable for soldiers, and so they became an incredibly popular memento for soldiers serving abroad.

This version is inspired by a vintage piece, with details such as the squadron number, 'chuck' embroidery, and misspelled Nagasaki taken directly from it. Like the originals, Buzz Rickson's version is completly reversible, with the outside sporting a Velveteen construction with embroidered F-86 and dragon detailing, and the inside constructed of a silvery, quilted Acetate that featuring embroidered tigers and a map of Japan. The jacket is finished off with two pockets on each side of the jacket, and 100% Wool ribbed cuffs, hem and collar.

100% Cotton Outer Shell and Padding, 100% Acetate Lining, 100% Wool Ribbing, and 100% Rayon Embroidery
Fully reversible
Embroidered detailing
Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem
Zip closure
2 Pockets on either side
Product Code: BR15536 Col: 128
Made in Japan

Fit & Sizing

Fitting

True To Size

This garment fits true to size, we recommend buying your usual size.

Buzz Rickson's

Authentic militaria

As perhaps one of the most well known heritage brands currently on the market, Buzz Rickson’s has become an authority on military reproduction. Based in Japan, the brand painstakingly reproduces rare mid-century garments to an impeccably detailed degree, often relying on slow and antiquated fabrication techniques to ensure a high quality and realistic finish.