Tailor Toyo Late 1950's Style Velveteen Souvenir Jacket Roaring Tiger x Japan Map Size:Medium Standard issue contract A-2 leather

Standard issue contract A-2 leather jackets were originally issued in leather butJapanese heavy hitters Buzz Rickson's use a fine cotton cord cloth here known as Jungle Cloth

They feature a single pleat front

Print from archive

with some inspiration taken from their Engineers styles as well as their archive

Tailor Toyo Late 1950's Style Velveteen Souvenir Jacket Roaring Tiger x Japan Map Size:Medium Standard issue contract A-2 leatherThe 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