Tailor Toyo Kosho & Co. Special Edition Men's Late 1940s Style Reversible Sukajan Souvenir Jacket, 100% Acetate Satin, Japan Map Embroidery and Hand-Printed Eagle, Tiger Dragon, No Insulating Fill, Made in Japan (TT15915-119, Black)
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Tailor Toyo Kosho & Co. Special Edition Men's Late 1940s Style Reversible Sukajan Souvenir Jacket, 100% Acetate Satin, Japan Map Embroidery and Hand-Printed Eagle, Tiger Dragon, No Insulating Fill, Made in Japan (TT15915-119, Black)
Tailor Toyo
This men's reversible souvenir jacket is made in Japan as part of Tailor Toyo's Kosho Co. Special Edition collection. Tailor Toyo is Toyo Enterprises' label specializing in reproductions of vintage Japanese souvenir jackets, commonly known as sukajan, and carries forward the souvenir-jacket tradition of the company's predecessor, Kosho Co. Based on a late-1940s example believed to have been custom-made for an American serviceman, this model combines a black face with Japan map embroidery and a light blue reverse with an allover hand-printed eagle, tiger, and dragon design. Both faces use 100% acetate satin, with no batting or insulating fill between the two layers. The soft, drapey fabric is complemented by rayon embroidery, 100% wool rib-knit trim, raglan sleeves, slanted double-welt pockets on both sides, decorative sleeve bands, and a vintage-style reversible metal zipper. A regular fit with moderate room through the torso and a relatively short body length preserves the classic proportions of a sukajan, while the satin's fluid drape gives the jacket a light, supple appearance when worn over a T-shirt or shirt.
Size and Fit Guide:
Gender: Men.
Fit: This jacket has a regular fit with moderate room through the torso and a relatively short body length, creating the classic proportions associated with a sukajan. The acetate satin is soft and drapey, with little stiffness. It falls naturally under its own weight, creating gentle folds and a soft, fluid drape through the body and sleeves. The stretch of the rib-knit waistband allows the hem to sit comfortably around the waist when the front zipper is closed.
The raglan sleeves have diagonal seams running from near the neckline to the underarms, with no conventional shoulder seam at the shoulder tip. The supple satin follows the slope of the shoulders, producing a smooth transition from the shoulder area to the upper arms. Rib-knit cuffs gently draw in the sleeve openings around the wrists.
This is a lightweight reversible jacket made with two layers of acetate satin and no batting or insulating fill between them. One face is embroidered, and the other is printed throughout. This construction allows the satin to retain its natural drape without the thickness or outward volume of padded outerwear.
Approximate Size Guide
Tagged Size 中 (M): Approximately US/EU S-M.
Tagged Size 大 (L): Approximately US/EU M-L.
Tagged Size 特大 (XL): Approximately US/EU L-XL.
These comparisons are intended only as general fit references, as sizing varies among brands and garments. The letter sizes shown beside the tagged sizes in the measurement listings below are the manufacturer's size designations. Actual fit will depend on your body type, the thickness of the layers worn underneath, and your preferred amount of room.
To help select your size, please measure a similar lightweight jacket without insulating fill that fits you well, ideally a reversible satin jacket with comparable thickness and raglan sleeves, and compare its chest width, body length, and center-back sleeve length with the measurements below. Please pay particular attention to the relatively short body length and the sleeve length as well as the chest width.
Depending on your build and intended layering, you may wish to compare the next size up as well, particularly if you plan to wear a thick sweatshirt or sweater underneath or prefer additional room with the zipper closed. A larger size also changes the body length and center-back sleeve length, so please assess all three measurements together. The rib-knit collar, cuffs, and waistband stretch during wear; please base your assessment of room through the body on the listed chest width.
Our model wears Tagged Size 中 (M). He is 175 cm / approximately 5'9" tall, weighs 59 kg / approximately 130 lbs, and has a 91 cm / approximately 36" chest. For reference, he normally wears a US/EU size S/36.
The listed measurements are taken with the jacket laid flat and reflect its exterior dimensions. They describe the garment itself, not the wearer's body. Width is the straight-across chest measurement and does not represent the jacket's full chest circumference or the wearer's chest measurement. Because this jacket has raglan sleeves, sleeve length is measured from the center back at the base of the collar to the end of the cuff. A conventional shoulder width and a separate sleeve length from the shoulder seam are not listed.
In inches
Tagged Size 中 (M)
Width: 21.7" / Length: 23.6"
Sleeve: 31.9"
Tagged Size 大 (L)
Width: 22.8" / Length: 24.8"
Sleeve: 33.1"
Tagged Size 特大 (XL)
Width: 24.0" / Length: 25.2"
Sleeve: 34.3"
In centimeters
Tagged Size 中 (M)
Width: 55cm / Length: 60cm
Sleeve: 81cm
Tagged Size 大 (L)
Width: 58cm / Length: 63cm
Sleeve: 84cm
Tagged Size 特大 (XL)
Width: 61cm / Length: 64cm
Sleeve: 87cm
[How We Measure the Actual Garment]
Width (Chest Width / Half Chest): Measured with the jacket laid flat, straight across from side to side approximately 3cm (about 1.2 in.) below the underarms. This is a flat width measurement, not the jacket's full chest circumference or the wearer's chest measurement.
Length (Body Length): Measured down the back from the base of the collar, at the seam where the collar joins the body, to the bottom edge of the rib-knit waistband. The waistband is included, but the height of the collar is not.
Sleeve (Center-Back Sleeve Length): Measured from the center back at the base of the collar seam, across the shoulder area, and down to the end of the cuff. The full length of the rib-knit cuff is included.
Shoulder Width: Not measured. This jacket has raglan sleeves without the conventional shoulder seams found on a set-in-sleeve jacket, so a standard shoulder-width measurement is not provided. Please use the chest width, body length, and center-back sleeve length as the primary references when comparing sizes.
Made in Japan.
- Brand new and unused.
- All measurements are taken by hand with the garment laid flat, using a measuring tape.
- Slight measurement differences may occur due to individual garment variations and the measuring method.
- Actual color may vary slightly from the photos due to lighting conditions and individual screen settings.
Souvenir-Jacket Heritage and the Kosho Co. Special Edition
Japanese souvenir jackets, commonly called sukajan, developed after World War II as American servicemen stationed in Japan had jackets embroidered with designs commemorating their time overseas. These designs included eagles, tigers, dragons, Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, place names, and military-unit names. Kosho Co., the predecessor of Toyo Enterprises, was involved in producing and supplying souvenir jackets in the early postwar years. Tailor Toyo continues this tradition through its reproductions of period garments.
This Special Edition takes its design from a late-1940s vintage jacket believed to have been custom-made for an American serviceman using printed fabric that Kosho Co. had produced for sale through military-base exchanges, or PX stores. The reproduction brings together Japan map embroidery and an allover eagle, tiger, and dragon print, preserving the combination of two distinct decorative techniques within one reversible garment.
100% Acetate Satin with a Soft, Fluid Drape
Both the embroidered face and the printed reverse are made from 100% acetate satin. The fabric has a smooth surface and a silk-like sheen that shifts between light and shadow as the viewing angle and lighting change.
The satin is relatively thin, soft and drapey, with little stiffness. It falls naturally under its own weight rather than holding a firm, structured shape, creating gentle folds through the body and sleeves. This soft, fluid drape is a defining part of the jacket's appearance.
As the fabric moves with the wearer, natural creases and gently rippling areas change the angle of the surface. Light reflects differently across these folds, adding subtle highlights and shadows to the satin without requiring a thick or rigid fabric.
Two-Layer Reversible Construction without Insulating Fill
The jacket is constructed from two layers of acetate satin, with either face intended to be worn outward. The predominantly black face carries the embroidery, while the reverse features an allover print on a light blue ground.
No batting or insulating fill is placed between the satin layers. This keeps the construction relatively thin and allows the fabric to fall naturally without the bulk associated with padded jackets. The result is a lightweight outer layer suited to wearing over a T-shirt or shirt, with a different design visible on each side.
Vintage-Style Reversible Metal Zipper
The front closes with a metal zipper fitted with a pull tab on each side of the slider. The zipper can therefore be operated with either the embroidered face or the printed face worn outward.
The hardware is marked with the "KOSHO" logo and "TOKYO" lettering. Its period-style appearance forms part of the jacket's reproduction details, while the opposing pull tabs accommodate the reversible construction.
Raglan Sleeves with a Natural Shoulder Line
The sleeves are joined to the body along diagonal seams extending from near the neckline to the underarms. This raglan construction carries the sleeve fabric up toward the neck without a conventional set-in seam at the shoulder tip.
The soft satin follows the slope of the shoulders and falls smoothly toward the upper arms. The combination of the sleeve construction and the fabric's low stiffness creates a gently rounded shoulder line rather than a sharply defined shoulder edge.
100% Wool Rib-Knit Trim
The collar, cuffs, and waistband are made from 100% wool rib knit. The vertical knitted ribs and fine surface fibers introduce a different texture beside the smooth acetate satin. The rib-knit trim uses different color arrangements on the two faces to complement the reversible design.
Rib-Knit Collar
The rib-knit collar follows the neckline and settles neatly toward the center-front opening. The flexible knit conforms around the neck, creating the compact collar shape associated with a classic souvenir jacket.
Rib-Knit Waistband with Satin Front Sections
The lower edge is finished with a rib-knit waistband. Satin sections sit beside the zipper at the center front, with the rib knit continuing from either side of these sections around the sides and back of the jacket.
When the zipper is closed, the waistband fits gently around the waist and draws in the lower edge. Above the rib knit, the supple satin retains its soft drape, giving the short body its naturally gathered silhouette.
Rib-Knit Cuffs and Soft Gathering at the Seams
Rib-knit cuffs finish the sleeve openings and settle naturally around the wrists. Their stretch gently draws in the sleeve ends, defining the cuffs while allowing the satin above them to fall in soft folds.
Small folds also form where the satin meets the collar and waistband. These transitions between smooth woven fabric and flexible rib knit contribute to the jacket's softly gathered appearance.
Slanted Double-Welt Pockets on Both Faces
Each face has a pair of hand pockets at the waist. The openings are set at an angle for convenient hand entry and finished with narrow welts along both edges, forming a double-welt construction.
On the embroidered face, the welts are made from black fabric matching the body. Black triangular reinforcement pieces are attached at the upper and lower ends of each opening, adding a visible construction detail at the pocket ends.
On the printed face, the welts use the same allover printed fabric as the surrounding body. These openings do not have the triangular reinforcement pieces used on the embroidered face, giving the two sides distinct pocket details as well as different surface designs.
Kosho & Co. Label and Printed Pocket Interior
A brand label bearing "Kosho & Co." and the Japanese characters "港商" is attached inside a pocket on the embroidered face. The pocket interior uses the same allover printed fabric seen on the reverse, carrying the eagle, tiger, and dragon design into this concealed area of the jacket.
Contrast Sleeve Bands with Rope-Style Piping
On the embroidered face, a contrasting satin band runs along each sleeve from near the neckline, over the shoulder area, and down to the seam where the sleeve meets the rib-knit cuff.
Rope-style piping is inserted along both edges of the band. The smooth satin strip is framed by these textured lines, adding both a change of color and a raised detail along the length of the sleeve.
Printed Sleeve Bands with Changes in Pattern Placement
The printed face also has bands running along the sleeves in corresponding positions. These bands are made from the same allover printed satin used for the body and main sleeve panels.
The motifs do not continue uninterrupted across the joins between the bands and the surrounding sleeve fabric. Their placement changes at these boundaries, allowing the bands to remain subtly visible within the light blue allover print and creating lengthwise accents along the sleeves.
100% Rayon Embroidery Thread
The embroidered designs are worked in 100% rayon thread. Its luster reflects light differently from the surrounding acetate satin, giving the outlines and individual areas of the motifs a raised, dimensional appearance.
Changes in stitch direction also affect the way the thread catches the light. Even within a single thread color, differently oriented sections can appear lighter or darker, adding depth through the arrangement of the stitching itself.
Embroidery Recreating the Look of Vintage Yokoburi Work
The embroidery recreates the look and character of traditional yokoburi embroidery found on vintage souvenir jackets. Variations in stitch direction, density, outline, and overlapping threads reproduce the softly irregular contours and dimensional texture associated with the period originals.
In embroidered areas, thread tension may draw the satin inward slightly, producing fine wrinkles or puckering around the stitching. These local changes in the fabric surface are part of the vintage-style appearance reproduced in this jacket.
Japan Map, Mount Fuji, and Dragon Motifs
The embroidered face depicts a map of Japan, Mount Fuji, and a dragon in multiple thread colors. Layers of embroidery build up the dragon's face, while areas of the black satin remain visible within the scale pattern.
The exposed satin contributes dark areas within the design, working together with the luster and raised surface of the rayon thread. This combination creates depth through both the embroidery and the underlying fabric.
Hand-Printed Eagle, Tiger, and Dragon Design
The reverse features an allover design of eagles, tigers, and dragons applied by hand printing to a light blue satin ground. It reproduces an unusual vintage design printed on satin intended for souvenir jackets, rather than a design made by repurposing fabric intended for an aloha shirt.
The printed surface and the embroidered face offer different ways of depicting the motifs. Together, they preserve the distinctive combination of decoration and garment construction that forms the basis of this Kosho & Co. Special Edition.
Delicate Period-Style Fabric and Coloration
This Special Edition reproduces period specifications in its fabric, stitching, and hardware, and the resulting garment requires particularly careful handling. The satin is woven with a deliberately loose thread density and is vulnerable to abrasion and seam slippage, where the woven threads can shift under strain.
The period-style coloration uses pigments rather than reactive dyes. Color may be uneven, and fading or discoloration can occur through wear or exposure to light. These materials can change and deteriorate with use and age in ways similar to an original vintage garment, gradually developing a different surface character.
The embroidery is also delicate because of its traditional construction and comparatively open stitch density. Please take particular care to avoid catching or snagging the threads.
Period Reproduction Zipper with Cotton Tape
The zipper reproduces the hand-bent construction of period examples using fastener-making machinery dating back more than 50 years, restored and returned to operation for this reproduction. The zipper tape is made from cotton.
Its construction reflects an earlier stage of zipper development and differs from that of contemporary hardware. Please handle the zipper with care, taking into account the characteristics of its period-style construction and cotton tape.
Made in Japan
This jacket is made in Japan as part of Tailor Toyo's Kosho Co. Special Edition collection. Two layers of softly draping acetate satin are combined with rayon embroidery, an allover hand print, wool rib-knit trim, raglan sleeves, double-welt pockets, and reproduction zipper hardware.
The regular fit, relatively short body, and absence of insulating fill preserve the light, supple character of this style of souvenir jacket. Its embroidered and printed faces bring the late-1940s design into a reversible outer layer for contemporary casual wear, while retaining the delicate materials and distinctive details of its vintage inspiration.
Care Instructions
Do not wash at home, either by hand or in a washing machine.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Do not iron.
Professional dry cleaning with petroleum-based solvents, using a gentle process, is permitted.
Do not professionally wet clean.
Consult a professional cleaner before cleaning.
Hand washing or machine washing may cause loss of shape, color loss or bleeding, fraying, shrinkage, and other changes to the garment. When consulting a cleaner, explain that the jacket combines delicate acetate satin, rayon embroidery, wool rib-knit trim, and vintage-style zipper hardware.
Always follow the care instructions attached to the actual product.
Important Notes
- Our inventory is shared among our physical retail store and multiple online stores, so inventory changes may not always be reflected immediately on each website.
- Even after an order has been placed, an item may occasionally be sold out due to the timing of simultaneous purchases. We sincerely appreciate your understanding.
- All measurements are taken manually with the garment laid flat, using a measuring tape.
- Because individual garments and measuring methods may vary, slight measurement differences may occur.
- The actual color of the product may appear slightly different from the photographs depending on lighting conditions and the settings of your monitor or display.
Tailor Toyo
This men's reversible souvenir jacket is made in Japan as part of Tailor Toyo's Kosho Co. Special Edition collection. Tailor Toyo is Toyo Enterprises' label specializing in reproductions of vintage Japanese souvenir jackets, commonly known as sukajan, and carries forward the souvenir-jacket tradition of the company's predecessor, Kosho Co. Based on a late-1940s example believed to have been custom-made for an American serviceman, this model combines a black face with Japan map embroidery and a light blue reverse with an allover hand-printed eagle, tiger, and dragon design. Both faces use 100% acetate satin, with no batting or insulating fill between the two layers. The soft, drapey fabric is complemented by rayon embroidery, 100% wool rib-knit trim, raglan sleeves, slanted double-welt pockets on both sides, decorative sleeve bands, and a vintage-style reversible metal zipper. A regular fit with moderate room through the torso and a relatively short body length preserves the classic proportions of a sukajan, while the satin's fluid drape gives the jacket a light, supple appearance when worn over a T-shirt or shirt.
Size and Fit Guide:
Gender: Men.
Fit: This jacket has a regular fit with moderate room through the torso and a relatively short body length, creating the classic proportions associated with a sukajan. The acetate satin is soft and drapey, with little stiffness. It falls naturally under its own weight, creating gentle folds and a soft, fluid drape through the body and sleeves. The stretch of the rib-knit waistband allows the hem to sit comfortably around the waist when the front zipper is closed.
The raglan sleeves have diagonal seams running from near the neckline to the underarms, with no conventional shoulder seam at the shoulder tip. The supple satin follows the slope of the shoulders, producing a smooth transition from the shoulder area to the upper arms. Rib-knit cuffs gently draw in the sleeve openings around the wrists.
This is a lightweight reversible jacket made with two layers of acetate satin and no batting or insulating fill between them. One face is embroidered, and the other is printed throughout. This construction allows the satin to retain its natural drape without the thickness or outward volume of padded outerwear.
Approximate Size Guide
Tagged Size 中 (M): Approximately US/EU S-M.
Tagged Size 大 (L): Approximately US/EU M-L.
Tagged Size 特大 (XL): Approximately US/EU L-XL.
These comparisons are intended only as general fit references, as sizing varies among brands and garments. The letter sizes shown beside the tagged sizes in the measurement listings below are the manufacturer's size designations. Actual fit will depend on your body type, the thickness of the layers worn underneath, and your preferred amount of room.
To help select your size, please measure a similar lightweight jacket without insulating fill that fits you well, ideally a reversible satin jacket with comparable thickness and raglan sleeves, and compare its chest width, body length, and center-back sleeve length with the measurements below. Please pay particular attention to the relatively short body length and the sleeve length as well as the chest width.
Depending on your build and intended layering, you may wish to compare the next size up as well, particularly if you plan to wear a thick sweatshirt or sweater underneath or prefer additional room with the zipper closed. A larger size also changes the body length and center-back sleeve length, so please assess all three measurements together. The rib-knit collar, cuffs, and waistband stretch during wear; please base your assessment of room through the body on the listed chest width.
Our model wears Tagged Size 中 (M). He is 175 cm / approximately 5'9" tall, weighs 59 kg / approximately 130 lbs, and has a 91 cm / approximately 36" chest. For reference, he normally wears a US/EU size S/36.
The listed measurements are taken with the jacket laid flat and reflect its exterior dimensions. They describe the garment itself, not the wearer's body. Width is the straight-across chest measurement and does not represent the jacket's full chest circumference or the wearer's chest measurement. Because this jacket has raglan sleeves, sleeve length is measured from the center back at the base of the collar to the end of the cuff. A conventional shoulder width and a separate sleeve length from the shoulder seam are not listed.
In inches
Tagged Size 中 (M)
Width: 21.7" / Length: 23.6"
Sleeve: 31.9"
Tagged Size 大 (L)
Width: 22.8" / Length: 24.8"
Sleeve: 33.1"
Tagged Size 特大 (XL)
Width: 24.0" / Length: 25.2"
Sleeve: 34.3"
In centimeters
Tagged Size 中 (M)
Width: 55cm / Length: 60cm
Sleeve: 81cm
Tagged Size 大 (L)
Width: 58cm / Length: 63cm
Sleeve: 84cm
Tagged Size 特大 (XL)
Width: 61cm / Length: 64cm
Sleeve: 87cm
[How We Measure the Actual Garment]
Width (Chest Width / Half Chest): Measured with the jacket laid flat, straight across from side to side approximately 3cm (about 1.2 in.) below the underarms. This is a flat width measurement, not the jacket's full chest circumference or the wearer's chest measurement.
Length (Body Length): Measured down the back from the base of the collar, at the seam where the collar joins the body, to the bottom edge of the rib-knit waistband. The waistband is included, but the height of the collar is not.
Sleeve (Center-Back Sleeve Length): Measured from the center back at the base of the collar seam, across the shoulder area, and down to the end of the cuff. The full length of the rib-knit cuff is included.
Shoulder Width: Not measured. This jacket has raglan sleeves without the conventional shoulder seams found on a set-in-sleeve jacket, so a standard shoulder-width measurement is not provided. Please use the chest width, body length, and center-back sleeve length as the primary references when comparing sizes.
Made in Japan.
- Brand new and unused.
- All measurements are taken by hand with the garment laid flat, using a measuring tape.
- Slight measurement differences may occur due to individual garment variations and the measuring method.
- Actual color may vary slightly from the photos due to lighting conditions and individual screen settings.
Souvenir-Jacket Heritage and the Kosho Co. Special Edition
Japanese souvenir jackets, commonly called sukajan, developed after World War II as American servicemen stationed in Japan had jackets embroidered with designs commemorating their time overseas. These designs included eagles, tigers, dragons, Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, place names, and military-unit names. Kosho Co., the predecessor of Toyo Enterprises, was involved in producing and supplying souvenir jackets in the early postwar years. Tailor Toyo continues this tradition through its reproductions of period garments.
This Special Edition takes its design from a late-1940s vintage jacket believed to have been custom-made for an American serviceman using printed fabric that Kosho Co. had produced for sale through military-base exchanges, or PX stores. The reproduction brings together Japan map embroidery and an allover eagle, tiger, and dragon print, preserving the combination of two distinct decorative techniques within one reversible garment.
100% Acetate Satin with a Soft, Fluid Drape
Both the embroidered face and the printed reverse are made from 100% acetate satin. The fabric has a smooth surface and a silk-like sheen that shifts between light and shadow as the viewing angle and lighting change.
The satin is relatively thin, soft and drapey, with little stiffness. It falls naturally under its own weight rather than holding a firm, structured shape, creating gentle folds through the body and sleeves. This soft, fluid drape is a defining part of the jacket's appearance.
As the fabric moves with the wearer, natural creases and gently rippling areas change the angle of the surface. Light reflects differently across these folds, adding subtle highlights and shadows to the satin without requiring a thick or rigid fabric.
Two-Layer Reversible Construction without Insulating Fill
The jacket is constructed from two layers of acetate satin, with either face intended to be worn outward. The predominantly black face carries the embroidery, while the reverse features an allover print on a light blue ground.
No batting or insulating fill is placed between the satin layers. This keeps the construction relatively thin and allows the fabric to fall naturally without the bulk associated with padded jackets. The result is a lightweight outer layer suited to wearing over a T-shirt or shirt, with a different design visible on each side.
Vintage-Style Reversible Metal Zipper
The front closes with a metal zipper fitted with a pull tab on each side of the slider. The zipper can therefore be operated with either the embroidered face or the printed face worn outward.
The hardware is marked with the "KOSHO" logo and "TOKYO" lettering. Its period-style appearance forms part of the jacket's reproduction details, while the opposing pull tabs accommodate the reversible construction.
Raglan Sleeves with a Natural Shoulder Line
The sleeves are joined to the body along diagonal seams extending from near the neckline to the underarms. This raglan construction carries the sleeve fabric up toward the neck without a conventional set-in seam at the shoulder tip.
The soft satin follows the slope of the shoulders and falls smoothly toward the upper arms. The combination of the sleeve construction and the fabric's low stiffness creates a gently rounded shoulder line rather than a sharply defined shoulder edge.
100% Wool Rib-Knit Trim
The collar, cuffs, and waistband are made from 100% wool rib knit. The vertical knitted ribs and fine surface fibers introduce a different texture beside the smooth acetate satin. The rib-knit trim uses different color arrangements on the two faces to complement the reversible design.
Rib-Knit Collar
The rib-knit collar follows the neckline and settles neatly toward the center-front opening. The flexible knit conforms around the neck, creating the compact collar shape associated with a classic souvenir jacket.
Rib-Knit Waistband with Satin Front Sections
The lower edge is finished with a rib-knit waistband. Satin sections sit beside the zipper at the center front, with the rib knit continuing from either side of these sections around the sides and back of the jacket.
When the zipper is closed, the waistband fits gently around the waist and draws in the lower edge. Above the rib knit, the supple satin retains its soft drape, giving the short body its naturally gathered silhouette.
Rib-Knit Cuffs and Soft Gathering at the Seams
Rib-knit cuffs finish the sleeve openings and settle naturally around the wrists. Their stretch gently draws in the sleeve ends, defining the cuffs while allowing the satin above them to fall in soft folds.
Small folds also form where the satin meets the collar and waistband. These transitions between smooth woven fabric and flexible rib knit contribute to the jacket's softly gathered appearance.
Slanted Double-Welt Pockets on Both Faces
Each face has a pair of hand pockets at the waist. The openings are set at an angle for convenient hand entry and finished with narrow welts along both edges, forming a double-welt construction.
On the embroidered face, the welts are made from black fabric matching the body. Black triangular reinforcement pieces are attached at the upper and lower ends of each opening, adding a visible construction detail at the pocket ends.
On the printed face, the welts use the same allover printed fabric as the surrounding body. These openings do not have the triangular reinforcement pieces used on the embroidered face, giving the two sides distinct pocket details as well as different surface designs.
Kosho & Co. Label and Printed Pocket Interior
A brand label bearing "Kosho & Co." and the Japanese characters "港商" is attached inside a pocket on the embroidered face. The pocket interior uses the same allover printed fabric seen on the reverse, carrying the eagle, tiger, and dragon design into this concealed area of the jacket.
Contrast Sleeve Bands with Rope-Style Piping
On the embroidered face, a contrasting satin band runs along each sleeve from near the neckline, over the shoulder area, and down to the seam where the sleeve meets the rib-knit cuff.
Rope-style piping is inserted along both edges of the band. The smooth satin strip is framed by these textured lines, adding both a change of color and a raised detail along the length of the sleeve.
Printed Sleeve Bands with Changes in Pattern Placement
The printed face also has bands running along the sleeves in corresponding positions. These bands are made from the same allover printed satin used for the body and main sleeve panels.
The motifs do not continue uninterrupted across the joins between the bands and the surrounding sleeve fabric. Their placement changes at these boundaries, allowing the bands to remain subtly visible within the light blue allover print and creating lengthwise accents along the sleeves.
100% Rayon Embroidery Thread
The embroidered designs are worked in 100% rayon thread. Its luster reflects light differently from the surrounding acetate satin, giving the outlines and individual areas of the motifs a raised, dimensional appearance.
Changes in stitch direction also affect the way the thread catches the light. Even within a single thread color, differently oriented sections can appear lighter or darker, adding depth through the arrangement of the stitching itself.
Embroidery Recreating the Look of Vintage Yokoburi Work
The embroidery recreates the look and character of traditional yokoburi embroidery found on vintage souvenir jackets. Variations in stitch direction, density, outline, and overlapping threads reproduce the softly irregular contours and dimensional texture associated with the period originals.
In embroidered areas, thread tension may draw the satin inward slightly, producing fine wrinkles or puckering around the stitching. These local changes in the fabric surface are part of the vintage-style appearance reproduced in this jacket.
Japan Map, Mount Fuji, and Dragon Motifs
The embroidered face depicts a map of Japan, Mount Fuji, and a dragon in multiple thread colors. Layers of embroidery build up the dragon's face, while areas of the black satin remain visible within the scale pattern.
The exposed satin contributes dark areas within the design, working together with the luster and raised surface of the rayon thread. This combination creates depth through both the embroidery and the underlying fabric.
Hand-Printed Eagle, Tiger, and Dragon Design
The reverse features an allover design of eagles, tigers, and dragons applied by hand printing to a light blue satin ground. It reproduces an unusual vintage design printed on satin intended for souvenir jackets, rather than a design made by repurposing fabric intended for an aloha shirt.
The printed surface and the embroidered face offer different ways of depicting the motifs. Together, they preserve the distinctive combination of decoration and garment construction that forms the basis of this Kosho & Co. Special Edition.
Delicate Period-Style Fabric and Coloration
This Special Edition reproduces period specifications in its fabric, stitching, and hardware, and the resulting garment requires particularly careful handling. The satin is woven with a deliberately loose thread density and is vulnerable to abrasion and seam slippage, where the woven threads can shift under strain.
The period-style coloration uses pigments rather than reactive dyes. Color may be uneven, and fading or discoloration can occur through wear or exposure to light. These materials can change and deteriorate with use and age in ways similar to an original vintage garment, gradually developing a different surface character.
The embroidery is also delicate because of its traditional construction and comparatively open stitch density. Please take particular care to avoid catching or snagging the threads.
Period Reproduction Zipper with Cotton Tape
The zipper reproduces the hand-bent construction of period examples using fastener-making machinery dating back more than 50 years, restored and returned to operation for this reproduction. The zipper tape is made from cotton.
Its construction reflects an earlier stage of zipper development and differs from that of contemporary hardware. Please handle the zipper with care, taking into account the characteristics of its period-style construction and cotton tape.
Made in Japan
This jacket is made in Japan as part of Tailor Toyo's Kosho Co. Special Edition collection. Two layers of softly draping acetate satin are combined with rayon embroidery, an allover hand print, wool rib-knit trim, raglan sleeves, double-welt pockets, and reproduction zipper hardware.
The regular fit, relatively short body, and absence of insulating fill preserve the light, supple character of this style of souvenir jacket. Its embroidered and printed faces bring the late-1940s design into a reversible outer layer for contemporary casual wear, while retaining the delicate materials and distinctive details of its vintage inspiration.
Care Instructions
Do not wash at home, either by hand or in a washing machine.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Do not iron.
Professional dry cleaning with petroleum-based solvents, using a gentle process, is permitted.
Do not professionally wet clean.
Consult a professional cleaner before cleaning.
Hand washing or machine washing may cause loss of shape, color loss or bleeding, fraying, shrinkage, and other changes to the garment. When consulting a cleaner, explain that the jacket combines delicate acetate satin, rayon embroidery, wool rib-knit trim, and vintage-style zipper hardware.
Always follow the care instructions attached to the actual product.
Important Notes
- Our inventory is shared among our physical retail store and multiple online stores, so inventory changes may not always be reflected immediately on each website.
- Even after an order has been placed, an item may occasionally be sold out due to the timing of simultaneous purchases. We sincerely appreciate your understanding.
- All measurements are taken manually with the garment laid flat, using a measuring tape.
- Because individual garments and measuring methods may vary, slight measurement differences may occur.
- The actual color of the product may appear slightly different from the photographs depending on lighting conditions and the settings of your monitor or display.
