Sukajan reversible Miyabi Musubi, caligrafía Kabuki Gomen, bordado de calavera y sakura, negro/rojo, talla S

A two-faced sukajan in the kabukimono spirit. The black face carries gold 傾奇御免 calligraphy over crossed polearms and a paulownia-style crest, with a shadowed skull and warrior phrase on the chest; reversed, it becomes a clean red-and-ivory bomber.

The Piece

This dramatic reversible sukajan by Miyabi Musubi combines lustrous souvenir-jacket styling with bold kanji calligraphy, warrior imagery, skull artwork, traditional crests and scattered cherry blossoms. The principal face uses a black satin body with warm ivory sleeves, gold embroidery, patterned shoulder trim and striped ribbing, and gold calligraphy continues along the sleeves, giving the jacket a theatrical, unapologetically Japanese presence.

The back is dominated by the gold inscription 傾奇御免, Kabuki Gomen, which may be understood loosely as “permission to live boldly and defy convention.” Kabuki here refers to the flamboyant spirit of the historic kabukimono, unconventional warriors known for extravagant dress, personal freedom and disregard for ordinary social expectations, and the expression has become especially associated with the Sengoku-period figure Maeda Keiji and his modern popular-culture image as the ultimate free-spirited kabukimono. Below the inscription, two silver polearms with red tassels cross over a large purple paulownia-style crest, while small pink and gold blossoms drift across the lower back, softening the martial imagery with a seasonal accent.

The front balances two contrasting compositions. One side is covered with embroidered pink and gold sakura blossoms; the other carries a large shadowed skull beneath the vertical gold calligraphy 人と会えば人を斬り 鬼と会えば鬼を斬る, rendered directly as “Meet a man, cut down the man. Meet a demon, cut down the demon.” The phrase expresses relentless resolve and the refusal to retreat from any opponent, human or supernatural. Further details include gold embroidered kanji extending onto the sleeves, decorative Japanese patterned shoulder tape, a crest-style shoulder patch, contrasting striped collar, cuffs and waistband, and functional slanted hand pockets.

The reverse presents a vivid red satin body with ivory sleeves and matching red sleeve stripes. Deliberately restrained, it lets the lustrous textile, color blocking and classic bomber silhouette take center stage, offering a cleaner alternative when the fully embroidered black face feels too ceremonial. Black face: kabukimono calligraphy, skull, sakura, crest and weapon embroidery; red face: minimal red-and-ivory Japanese bomber styling.

The construction, branding, graphics and elaborate wagara embroidery appear consistent with Japanese Y2K and early twenty-first-century streetwear. This is a fashion and collector sukajan rather than an early postwar military-tour jacket, belonging to the Japanese crossover of souvenir-jacket tradition, samurai romanticism, tattoo art, manga-influenced warrior imagery and rebellious street fashion, and it makes a strong statement piece for punk, tattoo, rockabilly and wagara styling.

Details

• Maker: Miyabi Musubi
• Era: Japanese Y2K and early twenty-first-century streetwear
• Material: Smooth satin-finish synthetic textile with extensive machine embroidery; rib-knit trim; metal zipper; reversible lining fabric
• Color: Black face: black satin body, warm ivory sleeves, gold embroidery. Red face: red satin body, ivory sleeves, red sleeve stripes. Overall palette of black, ivory, gold, pink, purple and red
• Size: S (Japanese, manufacturer's tag); approximately a contemporary Western XS–S, or a fitted women's S–M, depending on body shape, layering and preferred silhouette
• Measurements: A body length 63 cm · B body width, pit to pit 49 cm · C sleeve length from collar 76 cm · D lower sleeve length 48 cm · E hem / waist width 36 cm (approximate, flat)
• Construction: Fully reversible; satin-finish outer panels; dense multicolor embroidery; full-length metal zipper; hand pockets on both faces; raglan-style sleeves; rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband; traditional short sukajan silhouette

Condition

• Vintage pre-owned condition with age-appropriate character.
• The satin may show natural creasing, light surface marks, gentle rubbing, small thread irregularities and tonal variation from wear and storage, part of the jacket's present vintage appearance rather than the uniform finish of a newly made garment.
• The satin reflects light differently across folds and movement, shifting between deep black, charcoal, ivory, crimson and gold.
• The photographs form an important part of the condition description.

Fit Guidance

Japanese sukajan commonly have a shorter body and more compact fit than contemporary Western outerwear. Comparing the measurements above with a similar jacket that already fits comfortably is recommended.

Authenticity & Care

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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