{"product_id":"cote-mer-bleached-guess-denim-trucker-mosaic-obi-brocade","title":"COTE MER Bleached Guess Denim Trucker with Mosaic Obi Brocade Back and Rib-Knit Cuffs, Size L–XL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kimono \u0026amp; Textile\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eCOTE MER opens the back of a heavily bleached Guess trucker and replaces it with a mosaic of metallic Japanese brocade, then rebuilds the sleeves from obi fragments and logo panels. Handmade in Japan, this one-of-one jacket sits between boro philosophy, punk deconstruction and wearable textile art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a conventional jacket decorated with a few patches. Its original silhouette has been substantially dismantled and rebuilt: the sleeves are assembled from individually arranged brocade panels, black COTE MER textile sections and ribbed knit cuffs, while the denim back has been opened beneath the shoulder yoke and replaced with a large mosaic of metallic Japanese textiles in vintage kimono and obi styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front preserves the architecture of a classic Guess denim trucker: pointed collar, metal button closure, double flap chest pockets, vertical seaming and a straight cropped hem. An irregular bleach wash leaves cloud-like ivory passages across the shoulders, collar, chest and lower body, some areas holding a deeper blue, others softened to pale mineral tones, an almost ink-washed ground for the textile work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the front, the sleeves are the strongest element, each a succession of brocade fragments in black, gold, silver, bronze, olive, orange and muted rose, from dense geometric patterns to scrolling florals and luminous metallic fields. Long black panels carry the COTE MER name in oversized white letters, and black rib-knit cuffs give a bomber-like finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is the principal composition. The original denim remains across the upper yoke, while a rectangular patchwork panel extends almost to the lower waistband, its sections set like architectural tiles in alternating fields of gold and silver, vermilion and burnt orange, black and charcoal, purple and royal blue, bright green and pale sage, ivory, bronze and muted brown. The asymmetry keeps it from feeling mechanical, and as the arms move the logo sleeves reveal and obscure parts of the brocade, so the jacket behaves like a changing textile installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican denim heritage, Japanese obi weaving and streetwear typography coexist in one garment, and the tension between them is the heart of the design. Unlike mass-produced kimono-print clothing, it uses real woven fragments with dimensional threadwork, and no second example could share its combination of base denim, obi sections, wash and reconstruction decisions. It pairs well with black wide-leg trousers, minimal dark denim, cropped or tapered pants, heavy boots or avant-garde sneakers, and plain monochrome layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e COTE MER (designer \/ remake label)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reconstructed denim trucker jacket; Japanese designer remake \/ wearable textile art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary, likely late 2010s or 2020s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan; care label reads Made in Japan and identifies J.S. International\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton denim (Guess base); Japanese obi brocade; kimono textile; metallic woven thread; polyester textile; black jersey fabric; rib-knit cuffs; metal buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bleached indigo blue; accents in gold, silver, black, red, orange, purple, green and bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suggested fit L–XL (relaxed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Body width near lower chest \/ hem approx. 56 cm \/ 22 in · Sleeve length from collar area to cuff approx. 78 cm \/ 30.7 in (measured flat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original metal button front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePockets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two buttoned chest pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black rib knit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase garment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guess denim trucker-style jacket, identifiable by the triangular Guess hem patch, small branded chest tab and original metal hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood pre-owned reconstructed condition with strong visual presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe denim shows extensive bleaching, tonal variation, fading and softened coloration as part of the intended design; the brocade panels vary naturally in texture, thickness, sheen and age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight creasing, minor surface irregularity and modest textile-edge wear may be present throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible stitch transitions, former label-placement marks, asymmetric seams and left-right sleeve differences are consistent with handmade reconstruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal buttons, front pockets, denim body, reconstructed sleeves and back panel appear well integrated; the photographs record the exact textile placement, washing and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMotif Glossary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patchwork draws on the broad vocabulary of formal kimono and obi weaving, presented as fragments from different textiles rather than one continuous scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKikko-inspired geometry: nested hexagons after the tortoiseshell, long associated with longevity, endurance and stable fortune; the central black-and-gold field of concentric hexagons anchors the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral brocade: stylized chrysanthemums, peony-like blossoms, scrolling leaves and layered petals, evoking seasonal beauty, refinement, prosperity and renewal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKarakusa: gold scrolling foliage on purple, green and dark grounds, the endlessly extending vine of continuity, vitality and growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometric borders: key-fret designs, stepped lines, interlocking shapes and bold striped curves that lend a ceremonial, almost armored structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic weaving: metallic-wrapped threads imitating gold and silver leaf, shifting from antique shimmer to bright flashes under different light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReconstruction Record\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket was built around the available textile fragments, so its exact arrangement cannot be repeated. Heavy denim, tightly woven brocade, metallic thread and soft black textile give a deliberately varied hand and a sculptural, layered quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive bleach and acid-wash treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoval and opening of sections of the original denim body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower back replaced with Japanese brocade patchwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely rebuilt mixed-textile sleeves with black COTE MER graphic inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRib-knit cuffs added to the sleeve ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually cut and assembled kimono or obi textile fragments; reinforced seams joining fabrics of different weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal collar, pockets, button placket and denim yoke retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on a genuine Guess denim trucker (triangular hem patch, branded chest tab, original hardware); the interior Japanese care label names J.S. International and states Made in Japan. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\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. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cote-mer-bespoke-japanese-upscale-fashion\"\u003eCOTE MER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cote-mer-one-bleached-levis-trucker-remake-metallica-band\"\u003eCOTE MER bleached Levi's band-patchwork jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cote-mer-kimono-obi-patchwork-denim-jacket-l-xl\"\u003eCOTE MER chrysanthemum brocade denim jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cote-mer-reconstructed-indigo-trucker-kimono-obi-brocade\"\u003eCOTE MER kimono obi brocade trucker jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kimono \u0026amp; Textile\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTextile Heritage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a particular weave, crest or period garment, the Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for you, and the Restoration \u0026amp; Documentation Lab™ prepares condition reports for heirloom textiles. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eOpen a textile request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: cote mer guess denim jacket · obi brocade denim jacket · kimono patchwork denim jacket · guess denim remake · japanese brocade jacket · bleached denim kimono jacket · one of one wearable art jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"COTE MER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52892583624997,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/f_1.png?v=1785215224","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/cote-mer-bleached-guess-denim-trucker-mosaic-obi-brocade","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}