gacca Sukajan-Style Black Suede Leather Jacket with Tiger Embroidery, Red Satin Collar, Size EU M
gacca Sukajan-Style Black Suede Leather Jacket with Tiger Embroidery, Red Satin Collar, Size EU M
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A black suede jacket in the spirit of the Yokosuka souvenir jacket, its back filled by a snarling embroidered tiger head and its front and sleeves climbed by full-length striped tigers.
The Piece
The sukajan was born in post-war Yokosuka, where local embroiderers stitched dragons, eagles and tigers onto satin bomber jackets for servicemen heading home. That visual language, bold animals in thread on a dark ground, has since become one of Japan's most exported style codes. This jacket by the European label gacca reinterprets it in leather, trading the traditional satin shell for black suede.
The back carries a large, open-mouthed tiger head worked in dense orange, gold, white and red thread. On the front, two tigers rear up from the hem towards the collar on either side of a long silver zip, and further tigers wrap the sleeves. A red satin-lined collar, zipped hand pockets and navy rib-knit cuffs and hem complete the bomber shape. Materials include genuine leather and pig suede, with velour-like, satin and wool elements and a padded lining; the item code is 170608u.
Tagged EU M, it fits closer to a Japanese L to XL: shoulder 50 cm, chest 62 cm across, sleeve 65 cm and length 63 cm. The cropped bomber length and padded lining make it an easy autumn and winter jacket over a hoodie or a heavy tee.
Embroidery on suede at this scale is labour-intensive and seldom seen; this is a statement jacket for anyone who loves the sukajan tradition but wants something heavier and darker than satin.
Details
- Designer: gacca
- Season: Not dated
- Model / ref: 170608u
- Material: Genuine leather, pig suede, velour-like fabric, embroidery, satin, wool, studs; padded lining
- Colour: Black with orange, gold, white and red embroidery
- Made in: Not stated
- Tagged size: EU M (fits Japanese L to XL)
- Measurements: Shoulder 50 cm · Chest (pit to pit) 62 cm · Sleeve 65 cm · Length 63 cm
- Included: Jacket only
Condition
- Pre-owned, overall very good.
- Suede is even with no notable stains, tears or odours.
- Embroidery is full and bright with no visible loose threads in the photographs.
- Zips and rib-knit trims intact.
Condition grade A on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
The labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Leather specialist clean only; brush the suede gently and keep away from rain and direct heat.
Delivery from Japan
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