Chaqueta Sukajan reversible Back Street Crawler, calaveras aladas y cruces góticas bordadas por Junk Clothing, talla S

Three grinning skulls beneath a gothic emblem and sweeping angel wings, embroidered bone-white on black satin and repeated in shadowy black on smoky taupe. A Back Street Crawler reversible rooted in Japanese punk, rockabilly and biker culture: one side shouts, the other broods.

The Piece

A darkly theatrical reversible sukajan by Back Street Crawler, carrying winged skulls, gothic crosswork and embroidered “Junk Clothing” lettering across two dramatically different colorways. The primary face is midnight-black satin with bone-white embroidery: three skulls emerge beneath a central gothic emblem, surrounded by sweeping angel wings and mirrored ornamental forms, and matching skull-and-wing artwork runs along both sleeves, so the composition wraps the whole garment rather than sitting as a single back graphic.

On the back, the central skull faces forward while two smaller skulls turn outward; large wings frame them and pointed gothic elements form a cross-like silhouette above and below. The embroidered lettering reads “Junk Clothing Back Street Crawler.” Smaller mirrored skull-and-wing motifs decorate the chest, and elongated winged skulls travel down both sleeves.

Turned inside out, the same imagery reappears in black thread on a smoky taupe-brown body with pale khaki sleeves, the skulls, wings and lettering surfacing almost like shadows through the fabric. This side keeps the full sleeve artwork, dual chest motifs and large back composition while offering a quieter, more monochromatic look.

The repeated skulls evoke mortality, rebellion and a refusal to soften one's identity, treated closer to tattoo flash, punk graphics and vintage biker art than to the animal motifs of conventional sukajan. The wings add movement and scale and set heavenly imagery against macabre subject matter, while the pointed central ornament and mirrored flourishes recall gothic crosses, blades and heraldic emblems. Set apart from tiger, dragon and koi designs, the jacket speaks to collectors of Back Street Crawler, Y2K Japanese streetwear, gothic punk, rockabilly, visual-kei, Japanese biker fashion and alternative archives. Worn with black denim, leather trousers, combat boots or a stripped-back monochrome outfit, it lets the embroidery do the growling.

Details

• Maker: Back Street Crawler
• Origin: Japanese domestic market (neck label reads “Back Street Crawler Domestic Japan”)
• Material: Satin-finish rayon fabric; embroidery thread; cotton rib-knit trim; metal zipper; woven labels
• Color: Black with bone-white embroidery; reverse smoky taupe-brown with pale khaki sleeves and black embroidery
• Size: S (Japanese tag); roughly Western XS–S
• Garment: Reversible Japanese sukajan / Yokosuka-style souvenir jacket; satin bomber; embroidered unisex outerwear
• Construction: Fully reversible; full metal front zipper; raglan-style sleeves; two front pockets on each wearable face; rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband with black, khaki and brown stripes; lightweight bomber silhouette
• Lettering: “Junk Clothing Back Street Crawler”

Condition

• Pre-loved vintage condition with visible age-related character throughout.
• The satin shows pronounced tonal variation, cloudy fading, surface mottling, creasing and areas of softened sheen, especially across the black body and taupe reverse, creating the smoky, distressed appearance visible in the photographs.
• The embroidery remains strong and legible, retaining substantial texture across the skulls, wings, lettering and sleeve compositions.
• The photographs form an essential part of the condition description and show the garment's vintage patina.

Sizing Guidance

Japanese tag size S, approximately comparable to a Western XS–S depending on body proportions, desired fit and layering preference.

Authenticity & Care

Original neck label reads “Back Street Crawler Domestic Japan”; “Junk Clothing” is embroidered lettering within the design rather than the maker. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed 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. Returns follow our published policy.

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