Cote Mer Purple Denim Jacket Size S, One of One Zipper Patchwork Trucker, Japanese Upcycled Designer Streetwear

COTÉ MER Reconstructed Purple Denim Jacket
Graphic Textile Collage, Studded Front & Exposed Zipper Back

A singular piece of Japanese reconstructed streetwear, this Cote Mer jacket transforms a classic denim trucker silhouette into a dark-purple wearable collage of denim, graphic textile, metal hardware, and architectural zipper work.

The front remains deceptively restrained: richly washed violet denim, traditional trucker pockets, bronze-tone buttons, and two symmetrical starburst arrangements made from silver-tone studs and faceted stones. Turn the jacket around and the entire visual language changes.

A large multicolored graphic panel occupies the center back, pieced together from fragments of printed fabric in black, silver, blue, red, yellow, and muted gold. Four long exposed zipper tracks frame the panel vertically, their oversized black tapes and extended pulls creating an industrial, deconstructed finish.

It feels equal parts punk stagewear, Japanese remake culture, graphic design, and experimental denim sculpture.

THE PURPLE DENIM FOUNDATION

The jacket is constructed from substantial cotton denim dyed or overdyed in a deep aubergine-purple tone.

Natural tonal variation appears throughout the surface, especially along seams, folds, shoulders, cuffs, and raised areas. Rather than appearing flat or synthetic, the purple shifts between ink, plum, indigo, and violet depending on the light.

Classic trucker-jacket details remain visible:

• Point collar
• Button front
• Two flap chest pockets
• Vertical lower hand pockets
• Buttoned cuffs
• Adjustable button tabs at the hem
• Contrast topstitching
• Structured shoulder and yoke construction

A small red tab and branded-style metal hardware remain visible on the underlying jacket, suggesting that a Levi’s trucker jacket was used as the foundation for the reconstruction.

GRAPHIC COLLAGE BACK

The centerpiece is a rectangular textile artwork assembled from numerous printed fragments.

Silver and gray figures, angular black forms, blue radiating lines, red lettering, yellow typography, and abstracted photographic details overlap across individually joined sections. Portions of the original text remain deliberately fragmented, including visible elements such as “TOUR” and partial oversized letters.

The composition reads less like a conventional printed patch and more like a cut-and-reassembled concert poster.

Its interrupted imagery is central to the design. Faces, lettering, and symbols appear, disappear, and collide across the seams, giving the panel a restless photocopied-zine energy.

EXPOSED ZIPPER ARCHITECTURE

Two long zipper assemblies run down each side of the back panel, producing four visible pulls near the lower hem.

The bright silver teeth contrast sharply against wide black zipper tape and purple denim. Extended tape ends hang freely below the jacket, giving the back an intentionally unfinished, industrial silhouette.

These zipper elements function visually as a frame, turning the textile collage into something resembling a removable stage panel, flight-case insert, or framed piece of graphic art.

The hardware adds movement when worn and gives the jacket a remarkable profile from behind.

STUDDED FRONT

The front shoulders are embellished with two hand-arranged geometric starbursts.

Each motif combines:

• Round silver-tone studs
• Square pyramid-style studs
• Faceted clear stones
• Radiating spoke-like placement
• Slightly different left and right compositions

The asymmetry is subtle. One motif feels denser and honeycomb-like, while the other expands outward as a sharper celestial star.

These embellishments introduce a glam-rock note without overwhelming the otherwise minimal front.

INTERIOR

Inside, the jacket is finished with a soft striped textile lining in gray, charcoal-purple, and muted rust.

The lining gives the piece more weight and warmth than an unlined denim trucker. Small stitch points visible near the upper interior correspond with the applied shoulder embellishments and reflect the garment’s reconstructed, hand-finished character.

A woven Cote Mer label is attached beneath the collar.

COTÉ MER

Cote Mer is a Japanese reconstruction label built around the idea of giving existing garments and materials a second life through cutting, rebuilding, textile combination, and unconventional detailing.

The brand describes its concept as “the aesthetics of the back alley,” combining contemporary sensibility with reinterpreted materials and influences from the past. Its work centers on reconstruction, individual material selection, and garments that unite functionality with a deliberately unconventional visual identity.

Because reconstructed pieces depend on the specific source garment, textile fragments, dye behavior, and embellishment placement, each example develops its own visual identity.

ITEM DETAILS

Brand: Cote Mer / COTÉ MER / コートメール
Garment: Reconstructed denim trucker jacket
Tagged size: S
Fit: Oversized small / relaxed unisex silhouette
Color: Deep purple, violet, aubergine, black, silver, blue, red and yellow
Base material: Cotton denim
Back design: Pieced graphic textile collage
Hardware: Bronze-tone buttons and silver-tone exposed zippers
Front embellishment: Stud and faceted-stone starburst motifs
Interior: Striped textile lining
Closure: Button front
Pockets: Two flap chest pockets and two lower hand pockets
Cuffs: Button fastening
Hem: Adjustable side tabs
Country associated with brand: Japan
Period: Contemporary Japanese archive fashion
Gender: Unisex

APPROXIMATE FLAT MEASUREMENTS

Back length, collar top to hem: Approximately 66 cm / 26 in
Pit-to-pit width: Approximately 58–60 cm / 22.8–23.6 in
Hem width: Approximately 50–52 cm / 19.7–20.5 in
Sleeve length, collar to cuff: Approximately 87–89 cm / 34.3–35 in
Sleeve length, underarm to cuff: Approximately 55–57 cm / 21.7–22.4 in
Back graphic panel width: Approximately 40–42 cm / 15.7–16.5 in

Measurements are approximate and were taken with the jacket laid flat. Please compare them with a well-fitting garment rather than relying solely on the tagged size.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

• Authentic Cote Mer reconstructed garment
• One-of-one visual composition
• Rare deep-purple denim color
• Large graphic textile collage across the back
• Four dramatic exposed zipper pulls
• Silver-tone studded shoulder motifs
• Soft striped interior lining
• Classic trucker construction beneath avant-garde customization
• Strong Japanese archive-streetwear presence
• Punk, grunge, glam, and deconstructed influences
• Highly photogenic from both front and back
• Suitable for wearing, editorial styling, stage use, or fashion display
• A collector-grade example of Japanese remake culture

The jacket’s greatest strength is its dual personality. From the front it reads as a restrained purple trucker with metallic detail. From behind it becomes a full-scale collage surrounded by flashes of industrial silver.

CONDITION

Pre-owned condition with visible characteristics consistent with a reconstructed and previously worn denim garment.

The purple denim displays intentional tonal variation, fading, washing, seam highlights, and irregular coloration throughout. Light rubbing, handling marks, minor surface wear, and scattered small fibers are visible.

The upper back yoke shows a faint rectangular stitched or shadowed area above the graphic panel, likely related to the garment’s earlier construction or customization history.

The textile collage shows natural creasing and slight variation between the individually assembled sections. The printed surface retains strong silver, blue, red, and yellow coloration.

The zipper tapes, metal teeth, and pulls remain present. Their unusually long hanging ends are part of the design. The exposed zipper assemblies should be handled gently and regarded primarily as structural and decorative elements.

The cuffs and edges show mild wear, including a small area of fraying or abrasion near one cuff. The lining displays light wear and visible hand-finishing associated with the applied embellishments.

No conspicuous major tear or severe structural loss is visible in the supplied photographs. Please review every image carefully, as the photographs form an essential part of the condition description.

AUTHENTICITY AND STEWARDSHIP

Presented as an authentic Cote Mer reconstruction based on the visible woven brand label, customized denim construction, graphic textile assembly, dye treatment, stud work, and extensive exposed-zipper detailing.

Evaluated under the Japonista Japanese Archive Fashion Authentication Framework™, with attention to:

• Brand-label characteristics
• Reconstructed base garment
• Textile and graphic-panel assembly
• Dye and wash behavior
• Stud and hardware placement
• Zipper integration
• Interior finishing
• Condition consistency across the garment

Guaranteed authentic and covered by the Japonista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™.

STYLING AND COLLECTOR PLACEMENT

Ideal for:

• Japanese archive-fashion collections
• Deconstructed and reconstructed clothing
• Punk and post-punk styling
• Grunge and industrial streetwear
• Designer denim collections
• Alternative stagewear
• Rock and music-editorial wardrobes
• Unisex statement dressing
• One-of-one fashion archives
• Contemporary textile-art displays

Wear it over black trousers and a plain tee to let the purple denim dominate, or combine it with layered graphics, distressed denim, boots, and metal accessories for a more maximalist composition.

CARE AND SHIPPING

Professional cleaning by a specialist familiar with reconstructed garments is recommended.

Avoid bleach, prolonged soaking, aggressive machine agitation, tumble drying, and direct ironing over the back graphic, studs, zipper tape, or printed textile. Store on a broad hanger with the extended zipper pulls arranged freely rather than folded beneath the jacket.

The garment will be carefully folded with protective layers between the metal hardware and textile surfaces, secured against moisture, and packed for tracked international shipment from Japan.

This pre-owned reconstructed garment is offered in the condition shown. Please review the photographs, measurements, and shop policies before purchasing. Returns and exchanges are not accepted except where required by applicable marketplace policy or consumer law.

Thoughtful offers may be considered according to availability, construction complexity, and collector interest.