{"product_id":"cote-mer-purple-denim-trucker-studded-starbursts-zipper","title":"COTE MER Purple Denim Trucker with Studded Starbursts and Zipper-Framed Graphic Collage Back, Size S","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kimono \u0026amp; Textile\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eFrom the front, a restrained purple trucker with two studded starbursts; from behind, a full-scale graphic collage framed by four exposed zipper tracks. This COTE MER reconstruction joins punk stagewear, Japanese remake culture and experimental denim in a single, unrepeatable jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOTE MER transforms a classic denim trucker into a dark-purple wearable collage of denim, graphic textile, metal hardware and architectural zipper work. The substantial cotton denim is dyed or overdyed in a deep aubergine, its tone shifting between ink, plum, indigo and violet along seams, folds, shoulders and cuffs. Trucker details remain: point collar, button front, two flap chest pockets, vertical lower hand pockets, buttoned cuffs, adjustable hem tabs, contrast topstitching and a structured yoke. A small red tab and branded-style metal hardware suggest a Levi's trucker as the foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe center back carries a rectangular textile artwork pieced from printed fragments in black, silver, blue, red, yellow and muted gold: silver and gray figures, angular forms, radiating blue lines, red lettering and yellow type, with fragments such as \"TOUR\" and partial oversized letters. It reads like a cut-and-reassembled concert poster, faces and symbols colliding across the seams with a restless, photocopied-zine energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo long zipper assemblies run down each side of the panel, producing four visible pulls near the hem. Bright silver teeth on wide black tape frame the collage like a removable stage panel or framed graphic, and the extended tape ends hang freely below the jacket for an intentionally unfinished, industrial profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the front shoulders, two hand-arranged starbursts of round silver-tone studs, square pyramid studs and faceted clear stones radiate outward, one denser and honeycomb-like, the other a sharper celestial star, a glam-rock note on an otherwise minimal front. Inside, a soft striped lining in gray, charcoal-purple and muted rust adds weight and warmth, and a woven COTE MER label sits beneath the collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOTE MER is a Japanese reconstruction label that gives existing garments a second life through cutting, rebuilding and unconventional detailing; it describes its concept as \"the aesthetics of the back alley\", uniting contemporary sensibility with reinterpreted materials. Wear the jacket over black trousers and a plain tee to let the purple lead, or with layered graphics, distressed denim, boots and metal accessories for a maximalist look.\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 \/ COTÉ MER \/ コートメール\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary Japanese archive fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton denim; pieced graphic textile collage; striped textile lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple, violet, aubergine, black, silver, blue, red and yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S (tag); oversized small, relaxed unisex fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Back length, collar top to hem, approx. 66 cm \/ 26 in · Pit-to-pit approx. 58–60 cm \/ 22.8–23.6 in · Hem width approx. 50–52 cm \/ 19.7–20.5 in · Sleeve length, collar to cuff, approx. 87–89 cm \/ 34.3–35 in · Sleeve length, underarm to cuff, approx. 55–57 cm \/ 21.7–22.4 in · Back graphic panel width approx. 40–42 cm \/ 15.7–16.5 in (measured flat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze-tone buttons; silver-tone exposed zippers with four pulls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbellishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-tone stud and faceted-stone starburst motifs at the front shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Button front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePockets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two flap chest pockets; two lower hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuffs and hem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buttoned cuffs; adjustable side tabs at the hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned condition, with visible characteristics consistent with a reconstructed, previously worn denim garment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntentional tonal variation, fading, washing, seam highlights and irregular coloration; light rubbing, handling marks, minor surface wear and scattered small fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA faint rectangular stitched or shadowed area on the upper back yoke above the graphic panel, likely from earlier construction or customization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe collage shows natural creasing and slight variation between sections; its silver, blue, red and yellow remain strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipper tapes, teeth and pulls are present; the long hanging ends are part of the design, and the assemblies should be handled gently as structural and decorative elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild wear at cuffs and edges, including a small area of fraying or abrasion near one cuff; light wear and visible hand-finishing in the lining, with small stitch points from the shoulder embellishments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo conspicuous major tear or severe structural loss is visible in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGarment Keeping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket will be folded with protective layers between the metal hardware and textile surfaces and secured against moisture for its journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional cleaning by a specialist familiar with reconstructed garments is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid bleach, prolonged soaking, aggressive machine agitation, tumble drying and direct ironing over the graphic, studs, zipper tape or printed textile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a broad hanger with the extended zipper pulls hanging freely rather than folded beneath the jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented as an authentic COTE MER reconstruction on the evidence of the woven brand label beneath the collar, the customized denim construction, graphic textile assembly, dye treatment, stud work and exposed-zipper detailing. 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-def-leppard-x-megadeth-band-tee-remake-bleached\"\u003eCOTE MER Def Leppard Megadeth remake band tee\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cote-mer-kyoto-brocade-kimono-line-graphic-tee-large-wagara\"\u003eCOTE MER Kyoto brocade kimono print tee\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cote-mer-bleached-tie-dye-t-shirt-remake-baggy-half-pants\"\u003eCOTE MER tie-dye remake baggy shorts\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 purple denim jacket · purple denim trucker jacket · studded denim jacket japan · zipper back denim jacket · graphic collage denim jacket · japanese reconstructed jacket small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"COTE MER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793703498021,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/Photo2025-09-09_113235AM.jpg?v=1784171802","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/cote-mer-purple-denim-trucker-studded-starbursts-zipper","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}