{"product_id":"cote-mer-kimono-obi-patchwork-denim-jacket","title":"COTÉ MER Kimono Obi Patchwork Denim Remake Jacket L XL Japanese Design Harajuku Streetwear Wearable Art","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLight-Wash Japanese Reconstruction with Gold Brocade, Kiri Crests and Graphic Logo Sleeves\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA richly reconstructed COTÉ MER denim jacket combining pale, heavily washed workwear with a mosaic of Japanese kimono and obi-style textiles in gold, ivory, vermilion, green, silver and black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front retains the recognizable architecture of a classic trucker jacket: pointed collar, metal-button closure, twin flap chest pockets and shaped vertical seams. From the shoulders outward, however, the garment transforms into something far more theatrical. The original denim sleeves have been rebuilt with metallic brocade, embroidered Japanese motifs, graphic black COTÉ MER panels and rib-knit cuffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the back, a large rectangular patchwork composition is framed by two exposed black zipper tracks. Gold textile fields, paulownia crests, radiating fan-like geometry, floral brocade and stylized wave patterns form a textile collage that reads almost like a modern Japanese folding screen translated into streetwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not an untouched vintage trucker jacket. It is a contemporary Japanese reconstruction whose irregular textile placement, unfinished transitions and contrasting materials are integral to its design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisual Presence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale blue denim provides a quiet, weathered foundation for the jacket’s exceptionally vivid textile work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the front, the composition is comparatively restrained through the torso, allowing the reconstructed sleeves to dominate. One sleeve moves through orange-red, antique gold and ivory brocade before meeting a black logo panel. The opposite sleeve combines pale lavender, metallic embroidery, green wave geometry and another boldly printed COTÉ MER section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back delivers the principal visual statement. A patchwork panel occupies most of the body between the shoulder yoke and waistband, bordered by long metal zippers that continue below the hem. The vertical hardware introduces a hard industrial line against the ceremonial richness of the woven textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result balances several seemingly contradictory languages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese ceremonial textile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashed American workwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarajuku street fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunk reconstruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic sportswear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary textile collage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than smoothing those contrasts away, the design places them side by side and allows each material to keep its own history, sheen and visual rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdentification and Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e COTÉ MER \/ コートメール\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reconstructed denim trucker jacket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese remake fashion, deconstructed streetwear, wearable textile art\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue, gold, ivory, silver, vermilion, orange, green and black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Closure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal buttons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Pockets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two pointed flap chest pockets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-textile reconstruction with branded graphic panels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large kimono and obi-style patchwork panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin exposed metal zipper tracks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black rib-knit cuffs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarked Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e No readable size marking visible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOTÉ MER was established in 2008 under designer Norio Sato and is presented within Tokyo’s fashion sector as a Japanese men’s and women’s ready-to-wear label. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIconography and Meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most recognizable repeated emblem is the \u003cstrong\u003ekiri mon\u003c\/strong\u003e, or paulownia crest, appearing as a white flowering form against green geometric grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaulownia has a long history in Japanese decorative art and heraldic design. Museum collections document the crest across lacquerware, metalwork and textiles, including historic associations with Toyotomi Hideyoshi and later official usage. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patchwork also incorporates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadiating ivory-and-gold geometry resembling an opened fan or rising light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack cloud or wave-like forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen repeating arcs related to traditional wave-pattern vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrysanthemum-like floral roundels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic botanical brocade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragmented circular and cartwheel forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed-and-white cords or curved bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold fields associated with formal Japanese textile design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the original textiles have been cut and reconstructed, individual motifs no longer form a single continuous ceremonial narrative. Their visual power instead comes from fragmentation: formal symbols are removed from their original garment structure and recomposed as modern streetwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paulownia and chrysanthemum families of motifs have both appeared extensively in historic Japanese textiles and decorative objects. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle, Materials and Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation appears to be a light-wash denim trucker jacket with a pointed collar, button front, chest pockets, front welt pockets, waistband and metal adjustment hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts original structure has been extensively rebuilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFront Body\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front body remains primarily denim, preserving the trucker jacket’s familiar seams and pocket configuration. The wash ranges from pale sky blue to deeper indigo shadows along folds, seams and pocket edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collar and selected denim edges show intentional or naturally developed fraying, reinforcing the garment’s reconstructed, worn-in character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReconstructed Sleeves\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sleeves are assembled from multiple textile systems rather than a single matching fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible elements include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic gold brocade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVermilion and orange satin-like textile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale lavender figured textile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen woven wave-pattern panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvory and silver floral sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic black fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge white COTÉ MER lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack rib-knit cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposed seams and deliberately abrupt textile transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeves are asymmetrical. Corresponding sections do not mirror one another exactly, giving each arm its own composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBack Panel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is dominated by a rectangular grid of mixed Japanese textiles. Some pieces retain recognizable crest or floral imagery, while others contribute color, sheen and woven texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel is not a simple printed reproduction. Individual textile fragments have been joined into a patchwork composition with visible seam lines and changes in weave direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo long black zipper tapes frame the back panel. The silver-toned teeth contrast sharply with the gold textiles, and the zipper ends extend below the denim waistband to create loose, moving vertical accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe zippers appear to function primarily as reconstruction and design elements rather than as an ordinary garment closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial Assessment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket visibly combines denim, woven brocade-like textiles, satin-like panels, printed fabric, rib-knit material, metal buttons and metal zippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact fiber composition of the repurposed Japanese textiles is not confirmed. They should therefore be described as kimono or obi-style woven textiles rather than guaranteed pure silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBranding and Labels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOTÉ MER branding is prominently integrated into the lower sleeve panels in oversized white lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original neck label is not present or is no longer readable, although a rectangular area of tonal variation is visible inside the collar where a label may previously have been attached. The integrated sleeve branding remains a defining part of the garment’s design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reconstructed textiles, graphic panels and zipper framing are consistent with COTÉ MER’s documented practice of combining denim jackets with Japanese kimono textiles. The brand’s official shop describes its kimono denim jackets as individually constructed garments using kimono textiles over reconstructed and hand-treated denim foundations. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeriod Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a contemporary COTÉ MER reconstruction dating from after the label’s establishment in 2008. The exact collection and production year are not confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe washed denim foundation, oversized logo graphics, mixed kimono textile sleeves and exposed zipper architecture are consistent with the label’s modern Japanese remake vocabulary rather than an original twentieth-century ceremonial garment or untouched vintage denim jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underlying denim may incorporate earlier or pre-owned clothing, but the completed reconstructed jacket should be classified according to its later COTÉ MER transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in pre-owned reconstructed condition with intentional rawness and visible signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket displays:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy fading and tonal variation throughout the denim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFraying along the collar and selected denim edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrregular and exposed patchwork seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw textile transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor pulled threads within the brocade sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocalized surface marks and discoloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall abrasions around the front pockets and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight wear to the printed sleeve graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor marks on the black COTÉ MER panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnevenness around the reconstructed hem and zipper extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural creasing and softening from previous wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the irregularity is integral to the reconstructed design. The mixed textiles were not intended to appear factory-uniform, and the exposed seams, fragmented motifs and loose zipper ends form part of the jacket’s visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe major patchwork sections, metal buttons and visible zipper components remain present. Buyers should expect the complex surface character of an individually reconstructed fashion garment rather than pristine conventional denim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate laid-flat measurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58 cm \/ 22.8 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest width, armpit to armpit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54 cm \/ 21.3 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate chest circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108 cm \/ 42.5 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve length from shoulder seam:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 cm \/ 19.7 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has a compact, slightly cropped trucker silhouette with a moderately generous chest and comparatively short body and sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may correspond approximately to a unisex S–M depending on body shape, shoulder width, layering and preferred fit. It could wear more relaxed on a smaller frame or more fitted on a broader frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease compare the measurements with a jacket that fits comfortably. General size conversions should be treated only as a guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay, Styling and Collecting Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece can be styled as either a statement jacket or a central work of wearable textile art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale denim works especially well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack wide-leg trousers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistressed or coated denim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal white or black layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather boots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatform footwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese designer streetwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunk and grunge silhouettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvant-garde layered clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary kimono-inspired fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cropped body emphasizes the reconstructed sleeves and allows the hanging zipper ends to remain visible. The brilliant gold, red and green textiles become especially pronounced against an otherwise monochrome outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a collecting perspective, the jacket crosses several specialist categories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOTÉ MER archive fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese reconstructed clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKimono and obi textile reuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner denim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarajuku streetwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable remake fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeconstructed apparel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary textile art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast-West fashion fusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed flat, the back reads as a framed patchwork composition. On the body, the contrasting sleeves and suspended zipper ends introduce movement and three-dimensional texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOffers, Shipping and Store Policies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRespectful and reasonable offers may be considered. Some pieces allow limited flexibility, while others are offered at firmer prices according to design complexity, condition and international demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned reconstructed garment sold in its existing condition. The photographs form an important part of the description and document its fading, raw construction, textile variation, surface marks and signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs and measurements carefully before purchase. Questions are welcomed prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturns and exchanges are not ordinarily accepted, subject to applicable Etsy policies, purchase protection and mandatory consumer law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available through Japan Post EMS where service is available. The parcel will include tracking and will normally be prepared within 3–5 business days. Delivery time varies by destination and customs processing. Import duties and local taxes remain the buyer’s responsibility where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#CoteMer #CoteMerJacket #KimonoJacket #ObiTextile #PatchworkDenim #JapaneseStreetwear #RemakeFashion #ReconstructedFashion #DesignerDenim #KimonoRemake #BrocadeJacket #WearableArt #TextileArt #HarajukuFashion #TokyoStreetwear #DeconstructedDenim #ExposedZippers #JapaneseDesigner #UpcycledFashion #SustainableStyle #AvantGardeFashion #PunkFashion #UnisexJacket #StatementJacket #GoldBrocade #KiriMon #PaulowniaCrest #ArchiveFashion #ArtJacket #Japonista\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial Tags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edenim, woven brocade textile, kimono textile, obi-style textile, printed fabric, rib-knit cuffs, metal zippers, metal buttons, sewing thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913505173797,"sku":null,"price":1240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/cotemerdenimb_1.png?v=1785393838","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/cote-mer-kimono-obi-patchwork-denim-jacket","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}