{"product_id":"cote-mer-reconstructed-bandana-denim-jacket-with-exposed-zippers-harajuku-streetwear-wearable-art","title":"COTÉ MER Reconstructed Bandana Denim Jacket with Exposed Zippers 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\u003eBlack-and-Ivory Bleach-Wash Trucker with Paisley Back Panel, Paint Splatter and Deconstructed Sleeves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn individually reconstructed COTÉ MER denim jacket built around collision and contrast: classic trucker construction disrupted by severe bleaching, raw openings, scattered paint, hanging zipper hardware and an oversized black paisley bandana panel across the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe denim has been transformed into a mottled field of smoke grey, charcoal black, aged ivory and intermittent cobalt blue. Across the front, the familiar geometry of twin chest pockets, vertical seams and metal buttons remains visible beneath layers of bleaching, abrasion and painterly marks. The back becomes more architectural, framing the monochrome bandana textile between two long exposed metal zippers that continue below the hem as loose graphic extensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is contemporary Japanese reconstruction fashion rather than an untouched vintage denim jacket. Its value lies in the purposeful dismantling and reassembly of an everyday garment into a singular piece of wearable art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisual Presence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket carries a compact, hard-edged silhouette with the atmosphere of an artist’s studio garment, underground concert piece and experimental runway jacket folded into one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface treatment is intentionally irregular. Blackened areas drift across pale denim, while white and blue paint marks break through the neutral palette. Distressed openings appear across the chest, sleeves, shoulders and back, creating depth through exposed threads and softened raw edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper sleeves are dramatically interrupted by large frayed openings. These cuts loosen the conventional trucker structure and give the shoulders a partially detached, reconstructed appearance. Additional holes, abrasions and pulled threads continue down the sleeves and body, making the garment visually active from every angle.\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\u003eGarment Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reconstructed denim trucker jacket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese remake fashion, deconstructed streetwear, wearable art\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoke grey, charcoal black, aged ivory, white and cobalt blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Closure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal button front\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePockets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two pointed flap chest pockets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oversized paisley bandana textile panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exposed vertical metal zippers with extended fabric ties\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilhouette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, waist-length unisex trucker shape\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOTÉ MER is a Japanese ready-to-wear label established in 2008 and associated with designer Norio Sato. The label’s official presentation emphasizes handmade, individually constructed garments combining reclaimed clothing, mixed textiles and contemporary Japanese street fashion. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBandana Motif and Graphic Language\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black paisley panel introduces a recognizable bandana vocabulary associated with workwear, Western dress, rock, punk, skate and street culture. Its monochrome printing creates a dense ornamental counterpoint to the spontaneous bleaching and paint across the denim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than appearing as a small appliqué, the bandana occupies most of the back body. Folded and overlapping sections interrupt the original printed symmetry, giving the panel a collage-like composition. The surrounding zipper tracks create a metallic frame, making the textile read almost like a poster or fabric artwork mounted onto the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTouches of blue and white paint continue across the paisley surface, visually binding it to the treated denim around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle, Materials and Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation is a traditional denim trucker jacket with a pointed collar, buttoned front, shaped chest pockets, vertical front seams, buttoned cuffs and adjustable metal buttons at the rear waistband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOTÉ MER’s reconstruction radically alters that familiar structure through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive black-and-ivory bleach treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite, black and cobalt paint splatter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurposefully frayed holes and raw openings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge distressed upper-arm sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonochrome bandana textile reconstruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong exposed zipper tracks framing the back panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging zipper ends and knotted fabric extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbraded seams and irregular surface finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsymmetrical placement of distressing and color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative zipper tapes extend below the jacket hem and are finished with loose textile ties, adding movement when worn. The back panel, bleach pattern and damaged surface are deliberately non-uniform, preserving the individuality central to reconstructed fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLabel and Brand Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA woven COTÉ MER neck label is visible beneath the collar. No separate size marking is visible in the supplied garment photographs, so the actual laid-flat measurements should be used as the primary guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garment does not present itself as pristine factory denim. Its paint, bleaching, frayed construction and exposed hardware form an integrated design system rather than later attempts to restore or disguise wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeriod Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a contemporary COTÉ MER reconstruction produced after the label’s establishment in 2008. The precise collection year is not confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts aggressive bleach work, bandana insertion, long exposed zippers and deliberately destroyed trucker silhouette are consistent with the label’s modern remake and art-streetwear vocabulary. It should not be classified as an original mid-century denim jacket, although the reconstruction language draws heavily from vintage workwear and distressed archive fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in intentionally distressed, painted and reconstructed condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket features extensive bleaching, blackened coloration, paint splatter, frayed holes, raw edges, exposed threads, opened upper-arm sections, abrasions and hanging zipper components. These elements are central to the garment’s intended appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bandana back panel also carries paint marks, punctured areas, abrasions and deliberately irregular edges consistent with the rest of the composition. Natural softening and additional wear from previous ownership blend into the designed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal buttons, chest-pocket flaps and visible zipper hardware remain present. This is an expressive destroyed-finish garment and is not suitable for a buyer seeking clean, minimally distressed 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 60 cm \/ 23.6 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest width, armpit to armpit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 cm \/ 21.7 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve length from shoulder seam:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 cm \/ 20.5 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderarm sleeve length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 cm \/ 18.1 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelaxed hem width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 cm \/ 19.7 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportions suggest an approximate unisex S–M fit with a compact, slightly cropped trucker silhouette. The chest is moderately roomy, while the body and sleeves are relatively short. Fit will vary according to body shape, layering and preferred silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease compare these measurements with a jacket that fits comfortably rather than relying only on general international sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling and Collecting Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket works naturally with black denim, wide trousers, distressed cargos, layered monochrome clothing, boots or experimental designer pieces. The compact shape also allows it to sit over a longer shirt or hoodie, emphasizing the hanging zipper extensions and fragmented hemline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts visual language crosses several collecting categories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese reconstructed fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOTÉ MER archive and brand collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeconstructed denim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunk and grunge styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarajuku and Tokyo streetwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable and upcycled design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandana and paisley fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWearable contemporary textile art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed flat or mounted on a garment form, the back functions almost as a textile composition in its own right. Worn, the zipper tails, exposed threads and fractured sleeves give the piece movement and a strong three-dimensional profile.\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 show the intentional distressing, coloration, construction and visible wear. Please review all images and measurements carefully before purchase.\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 or local taxes remain the buyer’s responsibility where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHashtags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#CoteMer #CoteMerJacket #JapaneseStreetwear #RemakeFashion #ReconstructedDenim #UpcycledFashion #DenimJacket #DesignerDenim #BandanaPrint #PaisleyFashion #DeconstructedFashion #WearableArt #ArtJacket #ExposedZippers #DistressedDenim #BleachedDenim #PaintSplatter #GrungeFashion #PunkStyle #AvantGardeFashion #HarajukuStyle #TokyoStreetwear #UnisexFashion #OneOfOneFashion #SustainableStyle #StreetCouture #ArchiveFashion #JapaneseDesigner #StatementJacket #Japonista\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEtsy Search Tags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecote mer jacket, remake denim jacket, bandana jacket, distressed denim, japanese streetwear, deconstructed coat, zipper back jacket, wearable art jacket, upcycled streetwear, grunge denim jacket, punk denim jacket, unisex denim coat, one of one fashion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial Tags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edenim, woven bandana textile, metal zippers, metal buttons, paint, embroidery thread, reconstructed textile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Pricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended international listing price:\u003c\/strong\u003e US$625\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget negotiated selling range:\u003c\/strong\u003e US$500–US$575\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested minimum offer floor:\u003c\/strong\u003e US$450\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested promotional price at approximately 10% off:\u003c\/strong\u003e US$565\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price positions this piece above ordinary pre-owned COTÉ MER denim because of its extensive reconstruction, dramatic back composition, exposed hardware and unusually complete destroyed-finish aesthetic, while keeping it below the label’s more textile-intensive kimono, obi and indigo works. COTÉ MER’s current official jacket offerings range from ¥55,000 for some denim constructions to substantially higher prices for elaborate indigo pieces; more complex COTÉ MER textile-remake jackets are also positioned higher within Japonista’s international collection. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSEO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e COTÉ MER Reconstructed Bandana Denim Jacket with Zippers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeta Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-of-one COTÉ MER reconstructed denim jacket with a paisley bandana back panel, exposed zippers, bleach wash, paint splatter and distressed sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eURL Handle \/ Product Slug:\u003c\/strong\u003e cote-mer-reconstructed-bandana-denim-jacket-zippers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex 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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 class=\"flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"text-token-text-tertiary flex items-center gap-1 text-start dark:text-(--interactive-label-tertiary-default) hover:text-token-text-primary dark:hover:text-token-text-primary\"\u003eWorked for 2m 55s\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"icon-sm transition-transform\"\u003e\u003cuse href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-9b741f16.svg#b140e7\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fKQ0lq_Layout w-full\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003ch1\u003eCOTÉ MER Kimono Obi Patchwork Denim Jacket with Exposed Zippers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight-Wash Japanese Reconstruction with Gold Brocade, Kiri Crests and Graphic Logo Sleeves\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":52913358536997,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/cotemerdenima_5.png?v=1785394509","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/cote-mer-reconstructed-bandana-denim-jacket-with-exposed-zippers-harajuku-streetwear-wearable-art","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}