{"product_id":"karl-helmut-reversible-velour-sukajan-gold-eagles-black-tigers-map-of-japan-red-satin","title":"Karl Helmut Reversible Velour Sukajan, Gold Eagles on Black, Tigers and a Map of Japan on Red Satin, Size M","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japanese Fashion and Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAn early Karl Helmut reversible sukajan, black velour with gold eagles on one side and red satin with tigers and a stitched map of Japan on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarl Helmut was launched in 1985 by the designer Isao Kaneko as the menswear line of Pink House, the Tokyo label he founded in the early 1970s, and it became known for stadium jackets, patches and bold aloha prints that borrowed the bears, flowers and reds of the women's line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one dates from around thirty years ago. The velour side is deep black with a soft pile. Gold eagles swoop across the fronts and sleeves, and on the back a great eagle dives through falling leaves beside the Karl Helmut script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversed, it becomes a satin souvenir jacket with a quilted red body, cream sleeves and a pair of tigers on the chest. The back carries a crouching tiger beside an outline map of Japan, with town names from Asahikawa southwards stitched in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karl Helmut, Pink House Co., Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible: velour and quilted satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold eagles; tigers with a stitched map of Japan and town names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and gold; reverse red and cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e body width 51 cm (20.1 in), length 58 cm (22.8 in). Every measurement is taken by hand, with the piece laid flat and the tape read by eye, so please allow a gentle margin of about 1–3 cm (0.5–1 in) for the natural give of fabric, handwork and the human hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn a few times, then stored. There is a clear tear at the right cuff, and both cream satin sleeves show soiling, as shown in the close views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eC (heavily used)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Have it dry cleaned by a specialist in satin and velour, and store on a broad hanger away from strong sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/de\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Continue browsing in \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/the-iconic-sukajan-souvenir-tour-jacket\"\u003eSukajan Souvenir Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKarl Helmut Requests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for another early Karl Helmut sukajan? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: Karl Helmut sukajan · Karl Helmut velour jacket · reversible eagle tiger sukajan · map of Japan souvenir jacket · vintage Pink House sukajan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Karl Helmut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54498122400037,"sku":"s1238792265","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/karl-helmut-reversible-velour-sukajan-gold-eagles-black-tige-02.jpg?v=1794656093","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/de\/products\/karl-helmut-reversible-velour-sukajan-gold-eagles-black-tigers-map-of-japan-red-satin","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}