MIC MORE “MAYNER” Tiger Embroidered Chocolate Brown Satin Souvenir Bomber, Quilted Lining, Size M

A chocolate-brown satin bomber that reads clean and understated from the front, then turns to reveal a full souvenir-jacket tiger rising from a rocky mountain above the embroidered word “MAYNER”. A small orange “Betty” script at the chest and a diamond-quilted lining complete a quietly distinctive piece.

The Piece

This brown satin bomber combines the stripped-back architecture of a classic flight jacket with the dramatic back artwork of Japanese souvenir fashion. Rendered almost entirely in a deep chocolate-brown tonal palette, it has a more restrained, mature personality than the bright red, blue or black sukajan commonly encountered. The front carries only a small orange cursive “Betty”, and with chocolate satin, ribbed trim and simple pocket architecture gives an almost 1950s bomber impression. Turn it around and the back becomes the canvas, the kind of front-to-back contrast that is one of the most appealing traits of souvenir-jacket design.

The tiger, in orange, cream, white, black, brown, red and green, stands on a stylized rocky outcrop with small green vegetation details, mouth open and head raised in an assertive, almost heraldic posture. Its white chest and face separate strongly from the satin, while the orange stripes harmonize with the lettering below. Dense machine embroidery builds striped fur, a shaggy white chest, whiskers, claws, facial contours, the rocky landscape and small vegetation accents in physical relief. The landscape recalls traditional souvenir jackets, where animals were paired with mountains, bamboo, waterfalls, clouds, waves, branches and flowers, and the tiger's curved body, rocky pedestal and oversized lettering form a triangular composition, the surrounding satin acting like negative space around a painting.

Beneath the tiger, “MAYNER” is embroidered in warm golden-orange thread across much of the lower back, with enough depth to stay legible against the reflective fabric. Large personalized or place-name lettering has deep roots in souvenir and varsity garments, which carried names, destinations, military units, clubs, teams, nicknames and commemorative words; whatever the specific origin of “MAYNER”, it gives the jacket the feeling of a garment made for a particular person, group or identity rather than anonymous outerwear. The small “Betty” at the chest, in warm orange, adds a bowling-jacket, work-jacket or custom 1950s Americana note, and the pairing of the two names makes the piece curious and memorable.

The chocolate satin shifts with the light between dark chocolate, chestnut, coffee brown, warm mahogany and near-black brown, and its moving highlights set off the fixed relief of the embroidery: smooth reflective satin against raised thread, the contrast that gives souvenir jackets their visual electricity. Inside is a matching dark-brown diamond-quilted lining, giving more structure and insulation than an unlined spring sukajan while remaining far less cumbersome than a heavy winter coat. The construction follows the mid-century bomber formula: a low-profile rib-knit collar, elasticated rib-knit cuffs, a rib-knit waistband that gathers the satin into the familiar rounded shape, a central zip and two understated angled welt pockets. A warm orange accent around the zipper echoes the tiger, the lettering and the chest script, so brown serves as the ground and orange as the recurring accent.

The tiger, evoking strength, courage, protection, independence, resilience, ferocity and authority, is among the most enduring motifs of East Asian and tattoo-influenced clothing and became iconic in sukajan because its stripes, claws, whiskers and muscular silhouette translate so well into thread. Here it sits on a padded monochrome bomber, between sukajan, bomber jacket, vintage Americana and embroidered souvenir wear, with echoes of varsity, bowling, military souvenir, hot-rod, custom club and 1950s youth clothing, fitting for a form that emerged from the meeting of American military culture and Japanese embroidery. Deep brown is notably less common than black, navy, red, green or blue among embroidered bombers, which gives the jacket an archival, military-adjacent, autumnal character for collectors who prefer subtler colors, and its back reads clearly when the jacket is hung flat for display.

Details

• Maker: MIC MORE (bright green woven neck label, the name styled with an exclamation mark in place of the I)
• Material: Satin shell (material notes: polyester); embroidery thread; diamond-quilted lining with synthetic insulation; rib knit; metal zipper
• Color: Chocolate brown / dark brown with orange accents
• Size: M (separate size tab)
• Back: Embroidered tiger on a rocky mountain; “MAYNER” lettering in golden-orange
• Front: “Betty” script embroidered in orange at the chest
• Construction: Full front zipper with orange-toned zipper tape and hardware accent; rib-knit collar, cuffs and hem; two angled welt pockets; brown diamond-quilted lining

Condition

• Pre-owned, showing the natural characteristics expected of a previously worn satin bomber.
• Possible surface creasing, minor satin rubbing, small irregularities in sheen, slight embroidery fuzziness, isolated loose threads, modest wear around the cuffs or ribbing, minor zipper or hardware wear, normal quilted-lining compression and other subtle signs of use.
• Brown satin changes appearance with light and angle; darker or lighter areas in the photographs may be reflections or directional sheen rather than discoloration.

Fit and Sizing

Manufacturer's tag size M. As with Japanese and other Asian-market garments, the letter should not be read as a contemporary Western men's M; depending on measurements it may suit wearers of roughly Western S–M. Flat measurements are approximate and are best compared with a similar jacket: length from collar or shoulder to hem, pit-to-pit chest, sleeve from shoulder or neckline to cuff depending on construction, and shoulder or upper-arm reference.

With its quilted interior the jacket suits autumn, mild winter, early spring and cool evenings, and layering over a knit, hoodie or sweatshirt can extend its season, depending on fit.

Styling Notes

• Vintage Americana: denim, boots, plain tees, workwear trousers
• Japanese streetwear: wide trousers, sneakers, layered basics
• Rockabilly: cuffed denim, leather shoes, vintage shirts
• Sukajan styling: black trousers, simple tee, minimal accessories
• Contemporary minimalism: all-black clothing with the brown satin as the single warm focal point
• Workwear crossover: raw denim and boots, which make the satin feel especially luxurious

Authenticity & Care

Identified by its bright green woven neck label reading MIC MORE, with the name styled using an exclamation mark in place of the I, and a separate size tab marked M; the jacket is attributed to that label and not to any other sukajan manufacturer. 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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