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Jack Daniel's Back Street Crafter Sukajan, Triple Skull & Wing Embroidery, Black Satin, 2000s, Size S
Jack Daniel's Back Street Crafter Sukajan, Triple Skull & Wing Embroidery, Black Satin, 2000s, Size S
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American outlaw imagery read through Japanese embroidery: a Jack Daniel's Back Street Crafter souvenir jacket in black satin, its back carrying a triple skull-and-wing motif worked black on black. Rock, motorcycle culture and sukajan craft in one dark, collectible piece.
The Piece
The interior label identifies the jacket as Jack Daniel's Back Street Crafter, Designed in Japan, placing it within the tradition of Japanese licensed and fashion reinterpretations of iconic American imagery. Jack Daniel's has long stood for rebellious American heritage, which suits this kind of Japanese collector fashion.
The identity is built on a bold gothic language: a large back embroidery of a triple skull wing motif, matching skull and wing artwork along both sleeves, paired skull designs on the chest and gothic lettering inspired by biker and rock aesthetics. The largely monochromatic embroidery creates a black-on-black effect, so the artwork reveals itself through texture and shine rather than bright color, set off by contrasting vintage-style ribbing.
Skull and wings belong to the classic vocabulary of American biker jackets, rock merchandise, tattoo art and Japanese sukajan embroidery: the skull for mortality, rebellion and individuality, the wings for freedom, movement and escape. The jacket likely dates from the 2000s–2010s, when Japanese designers increasingly blended Americana, rock fashion, motorcycle culture, tattoo aesthetics and souvenir-jacket tradition.
Details
- Maker: Jack Daniel's Back Street Crafter
- Era: Likely 2000s–2010s
- Origin: Designed in Japan (interior label); description also states Made in Japan
- Material: Satin-style nylon shell; smooth synthetic lining; embroidery; rib knit; metal zipper
- Color: Black
- Size: S (tag)
- Construction: Full zip closure; rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband; raglan sleeves; embroidered artwork panels; side pockets
- Motifs: Triple skull wing (back); skull and wing (both sleeves); paired skulls (chest); gothic lettering
Condition
- Good vintage / pre-owned condition with natural signs of previous wear consistent with age and use.
- The embroidery remains the centerpiece, and the satin keeps its distinctive vintage bomber character.
- The photographs form part of the condition record.
Authenticity & Care
Interior label reads “Jack Daniel's Back Street Crafter Designed in Japan”; tagged size S. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.
Delivery from Japan
Packed 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 published policy.
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