{"product_id":"prince-shokai-vintage-japanese-street-wear-fashion-yokosuka-jumper-black-velvet-tiger-sukajan-bomber-yakuza-gangsta-y2k-souvenir-tour-jacket","title":"Prince Shokai Vintage Japanese Street Wear Fashion YOKOSUKA JUMPER Black Velvet Tiger Sukajan Bomber Yakuza Gangsta Y2K Souvenir Tour Jacket","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18ncko9\" data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"236\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePrince Shokai “Yokosuka” Black Velvet Souvenir Jacket with Roaring Tiger, Bamboo, Mirrored Chest Embroidery, and Satin Lining\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11fxqng\" data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eCOLLECTOR’S OVERVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eA commanding vintage Yokosuka jumper by Prince Shokai, constructed in deep black velvet or velour-finish fabric and embroidered with one of the most enduring images in Japanese sukajan culture: a roaring tiger poised upon a branch beneath sweeping gold “Yokosuka” lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eThe back composition is direct, balanced, and immediately recognizable. A broad-shouldered tiger sits upright with its mouth open, fangs exposed, paws planted firmly on the branch, and striped tail curling upward beside its body. Fresh green bamboo leaves emerge around the branch, introducing a vivid natural accent against the otherwise disciplined palette of black, gold, white, red, brown, and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eAcross the front, two mirrored tiger heads face inward toward the zipper. Their open mouths, white whiskers, red tongues, and sharp teeth give the jacket a powerful appearance even when the larger rear embroidery is not visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eThe soft black pile fabric gives this piece a markedly different presence from the more common satin sukajan. Velvet absorbs light into a near-black field while the embroidery rises vividly from its surface, creating an almost theatrical contrast between darkness and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eThis is a lined, single-face embroidered sukajan rather than a fully reversible two-design jacket. Its interior is finished in smooth pale satin, while the exterior remains dedicated entirely to the black velvet tiger composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1c6a6a4\" data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eIDENTIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eObject Type\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eVintage Japanese sukajan, also known as a Yokosuka jumper, embroidered souvenir jacket, or Japanese souvenir bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eBrand and Maker\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003ePrince Shokai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eThe lower-right back embroidery includes the wording “by Prince Co.,” connecting the design to the Prince name shown in the seller attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eJapan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eGarment Category\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eJapanese embroidered souvenir jacket with black velvet or velour-finish exterior, pale satin lining, striped rib-knit trim, central metal zipper, and front welt pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003ePrimary Motif\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eRoaring tiger seated upon a branch with bamboo foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eSecondary Motifs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003eMirrored tiger heads on the chest, embroidered “Yokosuka” lettering, green bamboo leaves, brown branches, and maker script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eColor Palette\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003eBlack, golden yellow, ivory white, warm orange, red, brown, pale gray, and fresh green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003eWearability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003eUnisex collectible outerwear with a traditional short bomber silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eConstruction Format\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003eSingle-face embroidered sukajan with an interior satin lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5qnjcy\" data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003eTHE YOKOSUKA JUMPER TRADITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003eSukajan Origins\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003eThe sukajan developed from souvenir jackets associated with Yokosuka and other Japanese port communities during the postwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003eAmerican-style bomber and varsity jackets were adapted through Japanese embroidery, creating garments decorated with tigers, dragons, eagles, Mount Fuji, maps, flowers, military insignia, and place names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3419\"\u003eThe term “sukajan” is commonly understood as a shortened form of “Yokosuka jumper.” The embroidered Yokosuka lettering on this jacket therefore carries more than decorative value. It directly references the city whose name became inseparable from the garment tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003eFrom Souvenir to Japanese Streetwear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3704\"\u003eAlthough early jackets were connected closely with souvenir culture, the sukajan later entered Japanese youth fashion, motorcycle culture, rockabilly, punk, visual-kei styling, vintage Americana, luxury design, and international streetwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3848\"\u003eThe jacket became a mobile picture surface, combining the compact practicality of a bomber with the visual impact of embroidered Japanese art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"4050\"\u003eThis Prince Shokai example preserves that classic formula through a large back motif, smaller paired chest emblems, striped athletic ribbing, a metal zipper, and a strongly defined color architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4090\"\u003eJapanese-American Design Exchange\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4222\"\u003eThe garment’s bomber shape, welt pockets, striped trim, and zipper construction recall American military and collegiate outerwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4350\"\u003eIts tiger, bamboo, expressive linework, and place-name embroidery belong to the visual language of Japanese souvenir textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4537\"\u003eThe result is not purely American or purely traditional Japanese clothing. It is a hybrid object shaped by travel, cross-cultural exchange, street fashion, and embroidery craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"k9qqgs\" data-start=\"4539\" data-end=\"4560\"\u003eTHE ROARING TIGER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"4562\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003eCentral Back Composition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4593\" data-end=\"4670\"\u003eThe rear embroidery centers on a large tiger seated upon a dark brown branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4672\" data-end=\"4862\"\u003eThe animal is shown in a compact but imposing pose. Its front paws rest side by side, its back rises into a powerful curve, and its tail sweeps upward along the left side of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4864\" data-end=\"5036\"\u003eThe head turns sharply toward the left, mouth wide open in a roar. This creates directional energy and prevents the animal from appearing static despite its seated posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"5038\" data-end=\"5060\"\u003eFacial Expression\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5062\" data-end=\"5120\"\u003eThe tiger’s face is one of the jacket’s strongest details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5122\" data-end=\"5328\"\u003eIts eyes are sharply focused, the brows angle downward, and the white whiskers extend outward from the muzzle. The open mouth reveals pointed white fangs, a bright red tongue, and contrasting dark interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5330\" data-end=\"5489\"\u003eA dramatic white beard or lower ruff frames the jaw and chest, increasing the apparent size of the head and giving the animal an almost guardian-like presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"5491\" data-end=\"5508\"\u003eStriped Body\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5510\" data-end=\"5598\"\u003eThe coat is embroidered in golden yellow and orange with strongly defined black stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5600\" data-end=\"5786\"\u003eThe stripes curve around the torso, legs, neck, and tail rather than appearing as flat horizontal bands. This directional stitching helps describe the animal’s volume and muscular shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5788\" data-end=\"5952\"\u003eThe white chest creates a bright central field between the striped shoulders, while the pale paws and claws emphasize the tiger’s grounded position upon the branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"5954\" data-end=\"5986\"\u003eExaggerated Sukajan Anatomy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5988\" data-end=\"6056\"\u003eThe tiger is not rendered as a strictly naturalistic wildlife study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6058\" data-end=\"6335\"\u003eIts compact body, enlarged paws, broad white chest, expressive face, and theatrical roar belong to the stylized vocabulary of souvenir-jacket embroidery. These visual exaggerations allow the motif to remain immediately legible from a distance and while the jacket is in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"178w3e\" data-start=\"6337\" data-end=\"6356\"\u003eTIGER SYMBOLISM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"6358\" data-end=\"6383\"\u003eStrength and Courage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6385\" data-end=\"6490\"\u003eThe tiger represents physical power, courage, determination, and the ability to confront danger directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6492\" data-end=\"6657\"\u003eIts muscular body and predatory confidence have made it one of the defining motifs of Japanese sukajan, tattoo art, martial imagery, and masculine decorative design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"6659\" data-end=\"6674\"\u003eProtection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6676\" data-end=\"6797\"\u003eIn broader East Asian symbolism, the tiger may function as a protective force capable of driving away harmful influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6799\" data-end=\"6970\"\u003eIts intimidating appearance is not merely aggressive. It can also be understood as guardian imagery, placing a powerful animal across the wearer’s back as a visual shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"6972\" data-end=\"7003\"\u003eAuthority and Independence\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7005\" data-end=\"7081\"\u003eThe tiger moves alone and commands its territory without relying on a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7083\" data-end=\"7225\"\u003eFor this reason, it can signify self-reliance, authority, independence, and confidence developed through experience rather than display alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"7227\" data-end=\"7248\"\u003eControlled Power\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7250\" data-end=\"7311\"\u003eThe tiger in this composition is seated rather than charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7313\" data-end=\"7492\"\u003eIts open mouth expresses force, but its body remains balanced upon the branch. This combination suggests restrained power: energy held in reserve and released only when necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3ns109\" data-start=\"7494\" data-end=\"7523\"\u003eBAMBOO AND BRANCH IMAGERY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"7525\" data-end=\"7549\"\u003eGreen Bamboo Leaves\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7551\" data-end=\"7605\"\u003eFresh green leaves emerge around the tiger and branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7607\" data-end=\"7828\"\u003eTheir brightness creates a sharp chromatic contrast with the black velvet and warm golden fur. The foliage also softens the geometry of the tiger’s stripes and introduces movement around the lower half of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"7830\" data-end=\"7851\"\u003eBamboo Symbolism\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7853\" data-end=\"7911\"\u003eBamboo is admired for combining strength with flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7913\" data-end=\"8069\"\u003eIt can bend beneath wind or snow without losing its essential structure, making it an emblem of resilience, adaptability, integrity, and disciplined growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8071\" data-end=\"8249\"\u003ePaired with the tiger, bamboo adds a second form of strength. The animal represents immediate power and decisive action, while the plant represents endurance through flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"8251\" data-end=\"8277\"\u003eThe Supporting Branch\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8279\" data-end=\"8357\"\u003eThe tiger rests upon an embroidered brown branch angled across the lower back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8359\" data-end=\"8602\"\u003eThis branch provides a firm visual base and prevents the animal from appearing suspended against the black ground. Its diagonal movement also gives the composition a natural landscape structure without requiring an elaborate scenic background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"8604\" data-end=\"8637\"\u003eTiger and Bamboo Combination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8639\" data-end=\"8710\"\u003eThe pairing of tiger and bamboo is visually and symbolically effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8712\" data-end=\"8762\"\u003eThe tiger brings intensity, motion, and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8764\" data-end=\"8818\"\u003eThe bamboo brings balance, persistence, and composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8820\" data-end=\"8899\"\u003eTogether they create an image of strength that is neither reckless nor fragile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1q9y5c7\" data-start=\"8901\" data-end=\"8925\"\u003e“YOKOSUKA” LETTERING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"8927\" data-end=\"8955\"\u003eArched Back Inscription\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8957\" data-end=\"9048\"\u003eThe word “Yokosuka” is embroidered in large golden cursive lettering across the upper back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9050\" data-end=\"9270\"\u003eIts arch follows the curve of the shoulders and frames the tiger below. The flowing script contrasts with the angular stripes, fangs, and bamboo leaves, creating a softer transition between the collar and central animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"9272\" data-end=\"9291\"\u003ePlace Identity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9293\" data-end=\"9346\"\u003eYokosuka is not used here as a generic Japanese word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9348\" data-end=\"9545\"\u003eIt identifies the geographical and cultural home associated with the sukajan tradition. The inscription therefore connects the jacket directly with the history and mythology of the Yokosuka jumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"9547\" data-end=\"9569\"\u003eRaised Embroidery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9571\" data-end=\"9652\"\u003eThe lettering is worked in dense golden thread with a substantial raised surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9654\" data-end=\"9791\"\u003eAgainst the light-absorbing velvet, the script appears almost luminous. Its warm tone also coordinates with the tiger’s orange-gold body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"9793\" data-end=\"9813\"\u003eMaker Signature\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9815\" data-end=\"9903\"\u003eThe lower-right corner carries a smaller embroidered inscription reading “by Prince Co.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9905\" data-end=\"10070\"\u003eIts discreet placement functions like an artist’s signature beneath the central composition and adds identifiable maker character without distracting from the tiger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wycxb5\" data-start=\"10072\" data-end=\"10097\"\u003eMIRRORED FRONT TIGERS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"10099\" data-end=\"10123\"\u003ePaired Chest Motifs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10125\" data-end=\"10188\"\u003eTwo tiger heads are embroidered symmetrically across the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10190\" data-end=\"10340\"\u003eEach faces inward toward the central zipper, creating a heraldic arrangement that remains visually balanced whether the jacket is worn open or closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"10342\" data-end=\"10370\"\u003eOpen-Mouthed Expression\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10372\" data-end=\"10448\"\u003eThe chest tigers repeat the aggressive expression of the larger back figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10450\" data-end=\"10591\"\u003eWhite whiskers, pointed teeth, red tongues, black stripes, golden fur, and pale lower jaws are clearly articulated despite the reduced scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"10593\" data-end=\"10622\"\u003eFront-to-Back Continuity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10624\" data-end=\"10720\"\u003eThe chest motifs prepare the viewer for the monumental tiger on the reverse side of the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10722\" data-end=\"10851\"\u003eThis continuity gives the jacket a complete design program rather than treating the front and back as unrelated decorative areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"10853\" data-end=\"10872\"\u003eVisual Framing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10874\" data-end=\"10967\"\u003eBecause the tiger heads face inward, they naturally frame the wearer’s chest and zipper line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10969\" data-end=\"11112\"\u003eThe resulting symmetry gives the front a strong, almost crest-like quality while leaving sufficient black velvet visible around the embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1l86um1\" data-start=\"11114\" data-end=\"11149\"\u003eBLACK VELVET OR VELOUR EXTERIOR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"11151\" data-end=\"11173\"\u003eSurface Character\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11175\" data-end=\"11267\"\u003eThe exterior is constructed from a soft black pile textile consistent with velvet or velour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11269\" data-end=\"11414\"\u003eThe nap absorbs and redirects light, causing the surface to shift between deep black, blue-black, and charcoal depending on the angle of viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11416\" data-end=\"11512\"\u003eThis variation is inherent to pile fabric and gives the jacket depth without printed decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"11514\" data-end=\"11543\"\u003eContrast with Embroidery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11545\" data-end=\"11637\"\u003eWhite, orange, yellow, red, green, and brown threads appear especially vivid against velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11639\" data-end=\"11792\"\u003eUnlike reflective satin, which produces highlights across the entire garment, the dark pile creates a quiet background that allows the tiger to dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"11794\" data-end=\"11815\"\u003eTactile Presence\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11817\" data-end=\"11953\"\u003eThe plush surface gives the jacket a richer and more substantial visual character than a conventional lightweight satin souvenir bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11955\" data-end=\"12088\"\u003eIt also introduces a connection with vintage leisurewear, rockabilly jackets, smoking jackets, stage clothing, and luxury sportswear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"12090\" data-end=\"12116\"\u003eNatural Nap Direction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12118\" data-end=\"12229\"\u003eAreas of the black exterior may look lighter or darker where the pile has been brushed in different directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12231\" data-end=\"12403\"\u003eFolds, pressure, handling, and storage can temporarily alter the orientation of the nap. This should be understood as a characteristic of velvet rather than uniform fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ckrmkc\" data-start=\"12405\" data-end=\"12430\"\u003eINTERIOR SATIN LINING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"12432\" data-end=\"12448\"\u003ePale Lining\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12450\" data-end=\"12509\"\u003eThe interior is finished in smooth pale silver-white satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12511\" data-end=\"12628\"\u003eThis light lining creates a clean contrast with the dark exterior and makes the jacket easier to layer over clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"12630\" data-end=\"12659\"\u003eSingle-Face Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12661\" data-end=\"12721\"\u003eThe lining is not designed as a second pictorial outer face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12723\" data-end=\"12867\"\u003eThe jacket should therefore be understood as a lined, non-reversible sukajan rather than a reversible jacket with two complete exterior designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"12869\" data-end=\"12889\"\u003eFunctional Role\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12891\" data-end=\"13008\"\u003eThe satin lining reduces friction against shirts and knitwear while helping the velvet shell retain its bomber shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13010\" data-end=\"13114\"\u003eIts smooth surface also protects the reverse side of the embroidery from direct contact with the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1rxaxp9\" data-start=\"13116\" data-end=\"13140\"\u003eGARMENT CONSTRUCTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"13142\" data-end=\"13164\"\u003eBomber Silhouette\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13166\" data-end=\"13219\"\u003eThe jacket follows the classic short sukajan profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13221\" data-end=\"13430\"\u003eIt has a gathered waistband, full sleeves, rounded shoulder line, low ribbed collar, and central zipper closure. The body is intended to sit near the hip while allowing volume through the arms and upper torso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"13432\" data-end=\"13459\"\u003eRaglan-Style Shoulders\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13461\" data-end=\"13529\"\u003eThe sleeves extend diagonally from the neckline toward the underarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13531\" data-end=\"13667\"\u003eThis raglan-style construction provides freedom of movement and creates an uninterrupted shoulder line around the large back embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13669\" data-end=\"13767\"\u003eIt also avoids placing a conventional shoulder seam directly through the upper Yokosuka lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"13769\" data-end=\"13794\"\u003eCentral Metal Zipper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13796\" data-end=\"13854\"\u003eA metal zipper closes the jacket through the center front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13856\" data-end=\"13990\"\u003eThe darker zipper tape blends into the black velvet exterior, while the visible metal teeth provide a restrained utilitarian contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"13992\" data-end=\"14009\"\u003eWelt Pockets\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14011\" data-end=\"14069\"\u003eDiagonal welt pockets are positioned near the lower front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14071\" data-end=\"14213\"\u003eTheir openings are worked in the same dark textile, allowing them to remain functional without interrupting the paired tiger-head composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"14215\" data-end=\"14233\"\u003eRibbed Collar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14235\" data-end=\"14325\"\u003eThe low bomber collar is finished in black ribbed knit with two contrasting white stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14327\" data-end=\"14446\"\u003eIts compact height leaves the upper back visually open and allows the Yokosuka embroidery to sit close to the neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"14448\" data-end=\"14472\"\u003eCuffs and Waistband\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14474\" data-end=\"14539\"\u003eThe cuffs and waistband repeat the black-and-white stripe system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14541\" data-end=\"14669\"\u003eThe elastic ribbing draws the velvet inward at the wrists and lower body, creating the characteristic rounded bomber silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"14671\" data-end=\"14694\"\u003eAthletic Influence\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14696\" data-end=\"14769\"\u003eThe striped trim introduces an American varsity and collegiate character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14771\" data-end=\"14876\"\u003eThis athletic detailing creates a lively contrast with the Japanese tiger motif and plush velvet surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ndjtuo\" data-start=\"14878\" data-end=\"14902\"\u003eEMBROIDERY EXECUTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"14904\" data-end=\"14923\"\u003eThread Palette\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14925\" data-end=\"15034\"\u003eThe embroidery uses golden yellow, warm orange, white, black, red, brown, green, pale gray, and cream thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15036\" data-end=\"15200\"\u003eThe palette is compact enough to remain cohesive but broad enough to separate the tiger’s fur, stripes, chest, mouth, branch, bamboo, lettering, and facial details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"15202\" data-end=\"15228\"\u003eDirectional Stitching\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15230\" data-end=\"15283\"\u003eThe thread direction changes across the tiger’s body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15285\" data-end=\"15398\"\u003eStitches follow the curve of the torso, neck, legs, and tail, helping the animal appear rounded rather than flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15400\" data-end=\"15519\"\u003eThe white chest and beard use denser radiating stitchwork, creating a textural distinction from the shorter golden fur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"15521\" data-end=\"15542\"\u003eFacial Detailing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15544\" data-end=\"15626\"\u003eFine embroidery defines the eyes, nose, brows, whiskers, mouth, tongue, and teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15628\" data-end=\"15771\"\u003eThe sharp black outlines maintain clarity against the golden and white areas, while the red mouth introduces a concentrated point of intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"15773\" data-end=\"15793\"\u003eClaw Definition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15795\" data-end=\"15865\"\u003eThe front paws are prominently embroidered with individual pale claws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15867\" data-end=\"15975\"\u003eTheir exaggerated size reinforces the tiger’s physical authority and helps anchor it securely to the branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"15977\" data-end=\"15995\"\u003eBamboo Leaves\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15997\" data-end=\"16082\"\u003eThe leaves are created through elongated green stitches arranged in pointed clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16084\" data-end=\"16192\"\u003eTheir clean shape contrasts with the denser fur embroidery and remains legible against the black background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"16194\" data-end=\"16216\"\u003eLettering Density\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16218\" data-end=\"16275\"\u003eThe Yokosuka script uses thick, raised golden embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16277\" data-end=\"16395\"\u003eIts surface catches light differently from the velvet and gives the upper back a dimensional, almost appliquéd effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"16397\" data-end=\"16421\"\u003eLocalized Puckering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16423\" data-end=\"16535\"\u003eLight rippling may occur around dense embroidery where the threadwork places tension on the softer pile textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16537\" data-end=\"16668\"\u003eThis is a natural characteristic of heavily embroidered souvenir garments and contributes to the dimensional surface of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"n5xbpq\" data-start=\"16670\" data-end=\"16692\"\u003eCOLOR ARCHITECTURE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"16694\" data-end=\"16713\"\u003eDominant Black\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16715\" data-end=\"16755\"\u003eBlack controls nearly the entire jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16757\" data-end=\"16886\"\u003eIt creates a powerful stage for the embroidery while making the garment comparatively easy to style despite the bold tiger image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"16888\" data-end=\"16908\"\u003eGold and Orange\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16910\" data-end=\"16984\"\u003eGolden and orange thread form the tiger’s coat and the Yokosuka lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16986\" data-end=\"17070\"\u003eThese warm tones produce visual unity between the animal and place-name inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"17072\" data-end=\"17082\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17084\" data-end=\"17171\"\u003eWhite appears in the tiger’s chest, beard, brows, whiskers, teeth, and striped ribbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17173\" data-end=\"17267\"\u003eIt creates the strongest contrast against the black velvet and sharpens the facial expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"17269\" data-end=\"17277\"\u003eRed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17279\" data-end=\"17322\"\u003eRed is concentrated within the open mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17324\" data-end=\"17413\"\u003eBecause it is used sparingly, the tongues and inner mouths become immediate focal points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"17415\" data-end=\"17435\"\u003eGreen and Brown\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17437\" data-end=\"17533\"\u003eGreen bamboo leaves and brown branches introduce natural color without competing with the tiger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17535\" data-end=\"17619\"\u003eThey connect the animal to a landscape context while keeping the design disciplined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7j54fd\" data-start=\"17621\" data-end=\"17652\"\u003ePERIOD AND STYLE ASSESSMENT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"17654\" data-end=\"17669\"\u003eLikely Era\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17671\" data-end=\"17872\"\u003eThe jacket appears consistent with late 20th-century to early 21st-century Japanese souvenir-jacket production, including the late Showa, Heisei, and Y2K-era revival of classic Yokosuka jumper imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17874\" data-end=\"18114\"\u003eIts velvet construction, machine embroidery, striped ribbing, satin lining, and simplified heritage motif system align with vintage Japanese streetwear produced for collectors and fashion wear rather than early postwar souvenir manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"18116\" data-end=\"18143\"\u003eHeritage Motif Revival\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18145\" data-end=\"18249\"\u003eThe design uses one of the foundational sukajan subjects rather than a contemporary pop-culture graphic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18251\" data-end=\"18385\"\u003eTiger, bamboo, Yokosuka lettering, and mirrored chest embroidery place the garment firmly within the heritage vocabulary of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"18387\" data-end=\"18416\"\u003eY2K Streetwear Relevance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18418\" data-end=\"18616\"\u003eThe plush black surface, oversized pictorial back, compact bomber profile, and high-contrast chest motifs also resonate strongly with current interest in Y2K Japanese fashion and archive streetwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"18618\" data-end=\"18644\"\u003eExact Production Date\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18646\" data-end=\"18721\"\u003eThe precise year of manufacture is not visible in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18723\" data-end=\"18860\"\u003eThe jacket is therefore presented as a vintage or vintage-era Prince Shokai sukajan whose individual production date remains unspecified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"91g40l\" data-start=\"18862\" data-end=\"18875\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"18877\" data-end=\"18899\"\u003eOverall Condition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18901\" data-end=\"19055\"\u003eVintage pre-owned condition with gentle textile variation, velvet nap movement, light creasing, and handling character consistent with age and prior wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19057\" data-end=\"19234\"\u003eThe jacket presents strongly in the supplied photographs. The black exterior remains deep in tone, the tiger embroidery is vivid, and the striped ribbing retains clear contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"19236\" data-end=\"19251\"\u003eVelvet Nap\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19253\" data-end=\"19312\"\u003eThe black pile surface shows natural directional variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19314\" data-end=\"19458\"\u003eSome areas may appear darker, lighter, brushed, or slightly flattened depending on the orientation of the velvet nap and the direction of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19460\" data-end=\"19591\"\u003eMinor pressure marks or temporary changes in pile direction may occur around folds, seams, pockets, sleeves, and embroidered areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"19593\" data-end=\"19613\"\u003eBack Embroidery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19615\" data-end=\"19712\"\u003eThe large tiger, bamboo, branch, Yokosuka lettering, and Prince signature remain clearly defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19714\" data-end=\"19807\"\u003eNo major missing portion of the principal back design is visible in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19809\" data-end=\"19915\"\u003eSmall thread irregularities, raised fibers, or light edge wear may be present within the dense embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"19917\" data-end=\"19938\"\u003eFront Embroidery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19940\" data-end=\"19999\"\u003eThe mirrored tiger heads remain bright and sharply legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20001\" data-end=\"20096\"\u003eTheir teeth, mouths, whiskers, brows, stripes, and pale lower jaws appear substantially intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"20098\" data-end=\"20110\"\u003eRibbing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20112\" data-end=\"20198\"\u003eThe black-and-white collar, cuffs, and waistband remain present and visually cohesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20200\" data-end=\"20305\"\u003eThe knit may show gentle relaxation, waviness, or age-related softening consistent with wear and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20307\" data-end=\"20374\"\u003eNo major missing ribbed section or extensive unraveling is visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"20376\" data-end=\"20396\"\u003eInterior Lining\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20398\" data-end=\"20482\"\u003eThe pale satin lining appears present and generally clean in the photographed areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20484\" data-end=\"20644\"\u003eNatural creasing and light storage folds are visible. Minor age-related surface variation may be present beyond what can be seen from the limited interior view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"20646\" data-end=\"20657\"\u003eZipper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20659\" data-end=\"20736\"\u003eThe central metal zipper, slider, and lower fastening components are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20738\" data-end=\"20904\"\u003eNo major separation is visible along the photographed zipper tape. Vintage hardware should be handled patiently and should not be forced if resistance is encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"20906\" data-end=\"20926\"\u003ePocket Openings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20928\" data-end=\"20988\"\u003eThe diagonal front welt pockets appear structurally present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20990\" data-end=\"21093\"\u003eNo major tearing or extensive separation is visible around the pocket edges in the supplied photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"21095\" data-end=\"21120\"\u003eStructural Condition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"21122\" data-end=\"21271\"\u003eNo large holes, severe tearing, catastrophic seam failure, widespread embroidery loss, or major missing component is visible in the available images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"21273\" data-end=\"21468\"\u003eThe jacket remains a genuine vintage garment rather than factory-new clothing. Subtle nap variation, creasing, minor thread movement, and gentle signs of age form part of its authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qyvnhq\" data-start=\"21470\" data-end=\"21495\"\u003eDIMENSIONS AND SIZING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"21841\" data-end=\"21876\"\u003eRecommended Measurement Points\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"21878\" data-end=\"21903\"\u003eA: Pit-to-pit chest width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"21905\" data-end=\"21970\"\u003eB: Back length from the base of the collar to the lower waistband\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"21972\" data-end=\"22053\"\u003eC: Sleeve length measured from the collar seam along the upper sleeve to the cuff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22055\" data-end=\"22081\"\u003eD: Relaxed waistband width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22083\" data-end=\"22126\"\u003eE: Cuff width or another relevant fit point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"22128\" data-end=\"22158\"\u003eRaglan Sleeve Measurement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22160\" data-end=\"22283\"\u003eBecause the jacket uses raglan-style construction, there is no conventional shoulder seam from which to measure the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22285\" data-end=\"22400\"\u003eThe most useful sleeve measurement is taken from the base of the collar along the upper arm to the end of the cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"22402\" data-end=\"22430\"\u003eJapanese Vintage Sizing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22432\" data-end=\"22526\"\u003eJapanese vintage sizing should not be treated as directly equivalent to modern Western sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22528\" data-end=\"22660\"\u003eFit varies according to production era, intended silhouette, ribbing tension, body length, sleeve fullness, and layering preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22662\" data-end=\"22765\"\u003eActual flat measurements should be compared with a similar bomber jacket that already fits comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"22767\" data-end=\"22782\"\u003eUnisex Fit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22784\" data-end=\"22861\"\u003eThe jacket is suitable for masculine, feminine, and gender-neutral wardrobes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22863\" data-end=\"22987\"\u003eThe correct fit should be determined by garment measurements and preferred silhouette rather than gendered size assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1u5kfda\" data-start=\"22989\" data-end=\"23015\"\u003eCOLLECTOR DESIRABILITY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"23017\" data-end=\"23047\"\u003ePrince Shokai Attribution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23049\" data-end=\"23157\"\u003eThe Prince Shokai attribution and embroidered “by Prince Co.” signature provide identifiable maker interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23159\" data-end=\"23309\"\u003eThis distinguishes the garment from unbranded tiger jackets and gives the composition a recognizable place within Japanese souvenir-jacket production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"23311\" data-end=\"23340\"\u003eClassic Yokosuka Subject\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23342\" data-end=\"23394\"\u003eThe tiger is one of the foundational sukajan motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23396\" data-end=\"23538\"\u003eCollectors seeking a garment that communicates the traditional Yokosuka-jumper identity immediately may find this design especially appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"23540\" data-end=\"23564\"\u003eVelvet Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23566\" data-end=\"23662\"\u003eBlack velvet or velour creates a more unusual tactile and visual experience than standard satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23664\" data-end=\"23779\"\u003eThe pile gives the jacket depth, absorbs light beautifully, and makes the embroidery appear particularly saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"23781\" data-end=\"23815\"\u003eStrong Front and Back Program\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23817\" data-end=\"23894\"\u003eThe mirrored chest tigers and monumental rear tiger form one coherent design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23896\" data-end=\"23996\"\u003eThe jacket remains identifiable from the front while reserving its most dramatic image for the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"23998\" data-end=\"24021\"\u003eRestrained Palette\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24023\" data-end=\"24160\"\u003eThe compact palette of black, gold, white, red, green, and brown makes the garment easier to wear than many heavily multicolored sukajan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24162\" data-end=\"24227\"\u003eIt retains visual force without becoming difficult to coordinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"24229\" data-end=\"24257\"\u003eClear Yokosuka Identity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24259\" data-end=\"24358\"\u003eThe large embroidered place name anchors the jacket within the history of the souvenir-jacket form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24360\" data-end=\"24474\"\u003eIt also gives the upper back a strong graphic presence when the tiger is partly concealed by movement or layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"24476\" data-end=\"24498\"\u003eDisplay Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24500\" data-end=\"24563\"\u003eThe back functions effectively as an embroidered textile panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24565\" data-end=\"24769\"\u003eDisplayed on a broad padded hanger, the tiger remains immediately legible from across a room, making the jacket suitable for a fashion archive, studio, gallery wall, collector interior, or retail display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1f9rfys\" data-start=\"24771\" data-end=\"24782\"\u003eSTYLING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"24784\" data-end=\"24807\"\u003eJapanese Americana\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24809\" data-end=\"24893\"\u003ePair with selvedge denim, a plain white T-shirt, engineer boots, and a leather belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24895\" data-end=\"25022\"\u003eThe striped ribbing, black velvet, and tiger motif work naturally within Japanese interpretations of vintage American workwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"25024\" data-end=\"25047\"\u003eRockabilly Styling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25049\" data-end=\"25141\"\u003eWear with cuffed jeans, creepers or boots, an open-collar shirt, and restrained accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25143\" data-end=\"25255\"\u003eThe velvet surface and roaring tiger evoke the theatrical confidence of Japanese rockabilly and hot-rod fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"25257\" data-end=\"25285\"\u003eContemporary Streetwear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25287\" data-end=\"25372\"\u003eStyle with wide black trousers, washed denim, sneakers, or minimal monochrome layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25374\" data-end=\"25468\"\u003eA restrained outfit allows the golden tiger embroidery to become the central visual statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"25470\" data-end=\"25498\"\u003eBiker-Inspired Wardrobe\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25500\" data-end=\"25603\"\u003eThe jacket pairs effectively with leather trousers, heavy boots, silver jewelry, and faded black denim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25605\" data-end=\"25735\"\u003eIts protective tiger imagery and compact bomber shape create strength without requiring the weight of a leather motorcycle jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"25737\" data-end=\"25764\"\u003eGender-Neutral Styling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25766\" data-end=\"25886\"\u003eThe graphic animal motif and athletic construction move easily across masculine, feminine, and gender-neutral wardrobes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25888\" data-end=\"26003\"\u003eThe piece can be worn fitted for a traditional compact sukajan silhouette or more loosely for contemporary styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"26005\" data-end=\"26033\"\u003eStage and Editorial Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26035\" data-end=\"26092\"\u003eBlack velvet responds beautifully to controlled lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26094\" data-end=\"26223\"\u003eThe pile creates deep shadows while the embroidered tiger, white chest, and golden Yokosuka lettering remain sharply illuminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26225\" data-end=\"26382\"\u003eThis contrast makes the jacket particularly effective for editorial photography, live performance, music shoots, visual-kei styling, and theatrical wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1x84sn5\" data-start=\"26384\" data-end=\"26415\"\u003eCULTURAL AND ARTISTIC VALUE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"26417\" data-end=\"26449\"\u003eWearable Animal Iconography\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26451\" data-end=\"26517\"\u003eThe tiger is not printed onto the garment as a flat surface image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26519\" data-end=\"26717\"\u003eIts body is constructed through dense thread direction, raised contours, layered colors, and textural changes. The jacket therefore carries a tactile image rather than merely a graphic reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"26719\" data-end=\"26744\"\u003ePower and Resilience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26746\" data-end=\"26828\"\u003eThe combined tiger and bamboo motif expresses two complementary forms of strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26830\" data-end=\"26866\"\u003eThe tiger confronts danger directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26868\" data-end=\"26917\"\u003eThe bamboo survives by yielding without breaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26919\" data-end=\"26983\"\u003eTogether they form an image of courage tempered by adaptability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"26985\" data-end=\"27008\"\u003ePlace and Identity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27010\" data-end=\"27081\"\u003eThe Yokosuka lettering ties the garment to a specific cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27083\" data-end=\"27233\"\u003eIt transforms the jacket from a generic tiger bomber into an object that identifies itself with the birthplace and mythology of the sukajan tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"27235\" data-end=\"27260\"\u003eSubculture and Craft\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27262\" data-end=\"27349\"\u003eSukajan occupy a distinctive position between embroidery craft and subcultural fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27351\" data-end=\"27479\"\u003eThey may be technically detailed while remaining connected to streetwear, motorcycle culture, music, youth style, and rebellion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27481\" data-end=\"27639\"\u003eThis Prince Shokai jacket embodies that balance through a luxurious pile textile, traditional tiger imagery, athletic ribbing, and bold wearable construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14z9w5p\" data-start=\"27641\" data-end=\"27670\"\u003eWHY THIS PIECE STANDS OUT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"27672\" data-end=\"27698\"\u003eMonumental Tiger Back\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27700\" data-end=\"27768\"\u003eThe seated tiger fills the back with a compact, forceful silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"27770\" data-end=\"27790\"\u003eExpressive Face\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27792\" data-end=\"27904\"\u003eThe open mouth, red tongue, white beard, angled eyes, and long whiskers give the animal exceptional personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"27906\" data-end=\"27932\"\u003eMirrored Chest Tigers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27934\" data-end=\"28012\"\u003eThe front remains visually powerful and directly connected to the back design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"28014\" data-end=\"28042\"\u003eGold Yokosuka Lettering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28044\" data-end=\"28129\"\u003eThe raised script creates a strong place identity and frames the central composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"28131\" data-end=\"28156\"\u003eBlack Velvet Surface\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28158\" data-end=\"28256\"\u003eThe pile textile gives the jacket richer depth and a more luxurious character than ordinary satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"28258\" data-end=\"28294\"\u003eClassic Black-and-White Ribbing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28296\" data-end=\"28381\"\u003eThe athletic trim keeps the jacket crisp, wearable, and unmistakably bomber-inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"28383\" data-end=\"28406\"\u003eBalanced Symbolism\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28408\" data-end=\"28481\"\u003eTiger and bamboo combine power, protection, resilience, and adaptability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"28483\" data-end=\"28518\"\u003eCollector-Friendly Wearability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28520\" data-end=\"28643\"\u003eDespite its large embroidery, the disciplined color palette makes the jacket easy to integrate into contemporary wardrobes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fbka34\" data-start=\"28645\" data-end=\"28670\"\u003eCARE AND PRESERVATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"28672\" data-end=\"28698\"\u003eProfessional Cleaning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28700\" data-end=\"28832\"\u003eProfessional dry cleaning by a specialist experienced with vintage velvet, embroidery, satin lining, and ribbed knit is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28834\" data-end=\"28890\"\u003eDo not machine wash, soak, bleach, wring, or tumble dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"28892\" data-end=\"28908\"\u003eVelvet Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28910\" data-end=\"28942\"\u003eDo not iron the velvet directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28944\" data-end=\"29033\"\u003eHeat and pressure may crush the pile, create permanent shine, or produce flattened areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29035\" data-end=\"29155\"\u003eGentle specialist steaming from a safe distance may be used when appropriate, but the textile should never be saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"29157\" data-end=\"29177\"\u003eNap Maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29179\" data-end=\"29291\"\u003eTemporary pressure marks may sometimes relax when the garment is allowed to hang naturally in a dry environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29293\" data-end=\"29421\"\u003eDo not scrub or aggressively brush the velvet. Any pile restoration should be carried out gently with tools suitable for velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"29423\" data-end=\"29443\"\u003eEmbroidery Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29445\" data-end=\"29517\"\u003eDo not iron directly over the tiger, bamboo, lettering, or chest motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29519\" data-end=\"29636\"\u003eAvoid pulling loose fibers or cutting thread ends without understanding their connection to the embroidery structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"29638\" data-end=\"29662\"\u003eAbrasion Protection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29664\" data-end=\"29778\"\u003eKeep the jacket away from hook-and-loop fasteners, rough bags, sharp jewelry, textured walls, and abrasive straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29780\" data-end=\"29847\"\u003eBoth velvet pile and embroidery can snag through repeated friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"29849\" data-end=\"29866\"\u003eRibbing Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29868\" data-end=\"29928\"\u003eDo not carry the garment by the collar, cuffs, or waistband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29930\" data-end=\"29989\"\u003eHandle the ribbing evenly and avoid unnecessary stretching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"29991\" data-end=\"30007\"\u003eZipper Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"30009\" data-end=\"30064\"\u003eAlign the zipper components carefully before fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"30066\" data-end=\"30184\"\u003eDo not force the slider if resistance is encountered. Vintage metal hardware benefits from patient, straight handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"30186\" data-end=\"30198\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"30200\" data-end=\"30289\"\u003eStore on a broad padded hanger that supports the shoulders without creating sharp points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"30291\" data-end=\"30349\"\u003eUse a breathable garment cover rather than sealed plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"30351\" data-end=\"30473\"\u003eKeep the jacket in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight, humidity, smoke, perfume, and prolonged compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"30475\" data-end=\"30497\"\u003eLong-Term Display\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"30499\" data-end=\"30564\"\u003eWhen displayed, avoid sustained daylight and strong heat sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"30566\" data-end=\"30682\"\u003ePeriodic rest in dark storage will help preserve the black pile, colored embroidery, white ribbing, and pale lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"153ob0o\" data-start=\"30684\" data-end=\"30729\"\u003eSHIPPING, OFFERS, AND FINAL-SALE POLICIES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"30731\" data-end=\"30744\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"30746\" data-end=\"30881\"\u003eWorldwide tracked shipping is available from Japan, generally through Japan Post EMS or another suitable tracked international service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"30883\" data-end=\"31025\"\u003eThe jacket will be carefully folded with protective material placed between the velvet surface, embroidery, ribbing, zipper, and satin lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31027\" data-end=\"31116\"\u003eTracking information is normally provided approximately 3–5 business days after dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31118\" data-end=\"31259\"\u003eDelivery times depend on destination, customs processing, postal conditions, and the international service available at the time of shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"31261\" data-end=\"31275\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31277\" data-end=\"31410\"\u003eSpecial care will be taken to avoid unnecessary pressure on the central tiger, Yokosuka lettering, chest embroidery, and velvet pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31412\" data-end=\"31554\"\u003eThe jacket may retain gentle transit folds upon arrival. These should be allowed to relax naturally rather than treated with direct high heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"31556\" data-end=\"31583\"\u003eAdditional Photographs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31585\" data-end=\"31638\"\u003eAdditional photographs may be available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31640\" data-end=\"31840\"\u003ePlease contact us before purchase should you wish to examine the embroidery edges, velvet nap, ribbing, cuffs, waistband, zipper, pockets, lining, interior label, or other specific areas more closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"31842\" data-end=\"31853\"\u003eOffers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31855\" data-end=\"31909\"\u003eReasonable offers may be considered on selected items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31911\" data-end=\"32099\"\u003eSome firmly held collector garments have limited flexibility, while others may allow greater room for negotiation. Serious and respectful proposals are welcome and considered individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"32101\" data-end=\"32128\"\u003eProduct Representation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32130\" data-end=\"32232\"\u003eEvery effort has been made to represent the jacket accurately through the photographs and description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32234\" data-end=\"32349\"\u003eColor may vary according to screen calibration, lighting, camera exposure, and the directional character of velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32351\" data-end=\"32482\"\u003eThe exterior may appear black, blue-black, charcoal, or deep midnight depending on the direction of the pile and surrounding light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"32484\" data-end=\"32506\"\u003eVintage Condition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32508\" data-end=\"32580\"\u003eThis is a pre-owned vintage garment and is not presented as factory-new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32582\" data-end=\"32721\"\u003eNatural nap movement, creasing, ribbing relaxation, minor thread variation, lining folds, and age-related textile character may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32723\" data-end=\"32848\"\u003eThese qualities form part of the jacket’s history and should be appreciated as characteristics of authentic vintage clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"32850\" data-end=\"32865\"\u003eFinal Sale\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32867\" data-end=\"32941\"\u003eThe jacket is sold in its present condition as photographed and described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32943\" data-end=\"33259\"\u003eAll sales are final. No returns, claims, cancellations, or exchanges are accepted for accurately disclosed vintage wear, sizing, velvet nap variation, textile color variation, creasing, embroidery tension, ribbing relaxation, patina, or age-related characteristics, subject to applicable Etsy rules and consumer law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"33261\" data-end=\"33386\"\u003ePlease review all photographs, condition details, sizing information, and policies carefully before completing your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"33402\" data-end=\"33897\"\u003e#PrinceShokai #PrinceCo #VintageSukajan #TigerSukajan #YokosukaJacket #YokosukaJumper #BlackVelvetJacket #VelvetSukajan #JapaneseSouvenirJacket #TigerEmbroidery #JapaneseStreetwear #JapaneseAmericana #Y2KJapaneseFashion #EmbroideredBomber #VintageBomber #SukajanCollector #JapanVintage #WearableArt #JapaneseEmbroidery #TigerJacket #BambooEmbroidery #RockabillyFashion #BikerStyle #ArchiveStreetwear #UnisexVintage #CollectorJacket #StatementOuterwear #SouvenirBomber #JapaneseFashion #Japonista\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xzb2ng\" data-start=\"34148\" data-end=\"34165\"\u003eMATERIAL TAGS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"34167\" data-end=\"34241\"\u003evelvet textile, satin lining, ribbed knit, embroidery thread, metal zipper\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52800381059365,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/sk1484_7of21.jpg?v=1784264489","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/prince-shokai-vintage-japanese-street-wear-fashion-yokosuka-jumper-black-velvet-tiger-sukajan-bomber-yakuza-gangsta-y2k-souvenir-tour-jacket","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}